Do You Need Protein Shakes?

Many people that start working out have a common misconception over the wonders of protein powder. They hear everywhere that protein shakes are necessary to survive the rigors of the gym and see results, and because of this, use up that protein powder tub quickly. That’s a great benefit bestowed onto...

Sweating & Weight Loss: Does it help?

I often hear people recommending sweat-inducing activities in order to help others get back into shape. Apparently, sweating alone can make a drastic difference in weight loss, and if not, at the very least speed up the process. Wearing a hoodie during your workout can help, as can wearing those track-style...

Aesthetically Pleasing: Muscle Symmetry (Chapter 3)

Muscle Symmetry is something that is extremely important to any individual looking to build an impressive physique and become aesthetically pleasing. After all, walking around with one pair of muscles significantly larger than another doesn’t exactly look great does it? I don’t know, let’s...

Calorie Count: Days Off, Vacations, and Breaks

Whether your goal is to lose fat or gain muscle, an imperative step in your successful ability to do so is understanding how you need to handle your Calories Per Day. There is a certain amount you should aim to hit over your maintenance (the amount that keeps you at the weight you are) if you are trying to...

Alcohol and Fitness: How to fit it in without impeding your goals.

Alcohol and Fitness: “They don’t go together!” “Those two are polar opposites” “Drinking and trying to achieve a great body? More like a spare tire on the stomach!” You’ve heard this, apparently it’s the holy grail of what not to do when you’re...

How much protein can your body absorb at once?

How much protein can your body absorb at once? Not much, claimed a friend of mine during a casual conversation we were having. A third friend had just came back from the gym and he was rather new to the whole thing, so the two of them got to talking as I laid down to watch a movie. Considering they were in...