This section covers diet and nutrition from A-Z. Everything you need to know about dieting for: weight gain, weight loss, to get shredded for a bodybuilding contest, powerlifting, or just to improve your health is all here! Sound nutritional advice coupled with specific recipes and meal plans all geared to help you achieve the health and physique of your dreams!
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Is there a limit to how much protein the body can use in a single meal?
Alan Aragon - February 22, 2010
There are many controversial subjects in the world of bodybuilding, but probably none more than the max protein limit. Alan Aragon digs into the topic of whether there’s a limit to effective protein dosing, and if so, what that limit might be. Read more...
Bodybuilding Principles with Shelby Starnes - Vol 1
Shelby Starnes - February 8, 2010
Shelby Starnes tackles dairy for dieting, how much time you really need to get shredded, fasted cardio, and motivation techniques to help you get your lazy butt out of bed and into the gym. Read more...
Carb Rotation - An In-depth Guide to Personalizing Your Diet
Steve Colescott - February 1, 2010
Carbohydrate rotation is most likely one of the most effective ways to manipulate your body composition. Whether you are looking to gain some slabs of quality muscle or want to strip away unwanted body fat, this could be your answer! Read more...
To Bulk or to Cut, That is the Question - or is it?
Daniel Roberts - August 12, 2009
Should you bulk like crazy and eat anything and everything in sight... Or keep a clean diet and be patient with a slower, leaner weight gain. Perhaps there is another way to go about things? Maybe even a much simpler way? Read more...
Eating Optimally for Massive Size and Strength
Christopher Mason - July 29, 2009
Insulin sensitivity, or the body’s receptiveness to its effects, is key to optimal health and results in the gym. Learn how to control daily insulin releases through what you eat and when you eat for unbelievable strength and muscle gains! Read more...
Nutrient Timing - When Science and Marketing Collide
Daniel Roberts - July 8, 2009
Is there an optimal way to consume nutrients to maximise muscle and strength gains? Marketing hype would have you believe so, but perhaps it isn't quite as complex as many make it out to be... Could we be worrying just a little too much? Read more...
A Man’s Guide to Getting His Woman In Shape
Dr. John Berardi - April 28, 2009
In this article, John Berardi shares some strategies for helping your woman get into the best shape of her life by exercising and eating right. Not only will she enjoy the benefits that come along with fitness - you'll also benefit from having a hot chick on your arm! Read more...
Mens Health TNT Diet Book Review
Christopher Mason - March 14, 2008
The Mens Health TNT diet has become incredibly popular with those wanting optimum health and the best results from their hard work the gym. So, we purchased a copy of the book to see what all of the fuss was about. Read more...
Mike Wolfe loses 76lbs and Increases his Bench Press
Christopher Mason - September 17, 2007
This article will address in-depth exactly how Mike Wolfe accomplished this tremendous feat while simultaneously providing you a roadmap to accomplishing your own fat loss and strength training goals. Read more...
Advanced Cutting Strategies For Physique Perfection
Jimmy Smith - April 1, 2007
While the majority of people would be happy with some abdominal definition, this article is written for the male at 10% and the female at 12-15% who want to get even lower. Understand how to eat and supplement specifically for single digit bodyfat levels. Read more...
Mmmmm Fat!
MariAnne Anderson - December 11, 2006
Fat is an essential macronutrient and often misunderstood. In this detailed article we give you the technical background on why fat is essential to our diets aswell as explaining the different types of fat and how much you should be consuming. Read more...
Protein Power
Tony Gentilcore - October 5, 2006
What is it? What are the different types? What are its roles? When are the ideal times to ingest it? How do dietary requirements differ between individuals who are trying to shed body fat as compared to those who or trying to add mass or who are involved in athletics? Read more...
The Carbohydrate Conundrum
Tony Gentilcore - August 3, 2006
What role do carbohydrates play in your diet? What are they? What are the different types? Are carbohydrates “needed” in the diet? How are they metabolized? And most importantly, how can they be optimized to enhance performance and promote lean muscle gain? Read more...
The Art of Good Time Keeping
Robert Clarke - April 23, 2006
It can be challenging trying to eat like a finely tuned machine and also balance things like family, work and a personal life. Rob explains how he manages his training, dieting, work and personal life and gives you ten top tips for good time keeping. Read more...
You are what you eat - Part 2
Tony Gentilcore - January 22, 2006
You literally are only as good as the foods you put in your mouth. If you’re training hard, but eating poorly, then your gains will be significantly restricted. Learn how to choose the right foods as Tony breaks down carbohydrates, protein and fat in detail. Read more...
You are what you eat - Part I
Tony Gentilcore - January 8, 2006
You literally are only as good as the foods you put in your mouth. If you’re training hard, but eating poorly, then your gains will be significantly restricted. Learn how to choose the right foods as Tony breaks down carbohydrates, protein and fat in detail. Read more...
The Top 25 Ways to Pack on Serious Mass - Part 3
Anthony Ricciuto - October 16, 2005
25 Key Nutritional Principles for putting on serious muscle. For all the lightweight lifters out there looking to go up a class, or you mass monsters looking to put on yet more size, this will definitely get you on your way to some serious mass! Read more...
The Top 25 Ways to Pack on Serious Mass - Part 2
Anthony Ricciuto - September 7, 2005
25 Key Nutritional Principles for putting on serious muscle. For all the lightweight lifters out there looking to go up a class, or you mass monsters looking to put on yet more size, this will definitely get you on your way to some serious mass! Read more...
The Top 25 Ways to Pack on Serious Mass - Part I
Anthony Ricciuto - August 14, 2005
Key Nutritional Principles for putting on serious muscle. For all the lightweight lifters out there looking to go up a class, or you mass monsters looking to put on yet more size, this will definitely get you on your way to some serious mass! Read more...
Powerful nutritional tactics for meet day
Anthony Ricciuto - July 14, 2005
Nutrition is often overlooked in the sport of powerlifting, so the purpose of this article is to help the competitive powerlifter plan out what kind of things one should and should not do on meet day in regards to nutrition and supplementation. Read more...
Shelly’s Cooking Corner - Grilling the Beef
Shelly Sinton - July 14, 2005
The following recipes transform beef tenderloin, flank steak, and top sirloin into easy to grill dishes you can enjoy throughout the grilling season. Get ready to make dieting fun and tasty! Read more...
Bedtime Story - Consumer Report
Dr. John Berardi - January 3, 2005
When tucking into bed at night, you’re about to embark on a six to eight hour journey of rest and repair. John Berardi discusses what really happens to your muscles overnight and what you can do to save your muscle mass (and your money) while you slumber. Read more...
7 Habits of Highly Effective Nutritional Programs
Dr. John Berardi - September 9, 2004
These aren’t the newest techniques from the latest cutting-edge plan. Rather, they are simple, time-tested, no nonsense habits that you need to get into when designing a good eating program. Read more...
Boring Lunches No More!
Shelly Sinton - August 11, 2004
Do you find yourself eating the same boring foods day in and day out? Get out of your uninspired, unfulfilling rut of brown bag boredom and heighten your lunchtime pleasure with the following nutrient-rich, palate-piquing recipes. Read more...
The Sickness- Analysis of Low Carbohydrate Diets
Severed Ties - April 4, 2002
Low carbohydrate diets tend to be the most popular approach to shedding unwanted bodyfat. However. they don’t come without their share of problems and risks, so we thought we'd better clear them up in this article. Read more...
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