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The Best-Tasting Post-Training Shake Ever
By Mike Roussell, PhD Over the years, the muscle-building recovery shake has gotten a bad rap. It can conjure up images of Rocky chugging raw eggs or the biggest guy at your gym slugging down scoop after scoop of powder...
By Mike Roussell, PhD Want to have your best workout? Then what you eat right before your workout is key. Your goal: consume foods and nutrients that can fuel you through your session without overwhelming your digestive system. And yes,...
The Best Way to Cut Empty Calories
By Mike Roussell, PhD Few things will keep you from getting (and staying) lean quite like empty calories. Yes, you should enjoy the meals you eat. But that doesn’t need to wreck that body you’ve worked so hard to build....
Best Supplements for Muscle Growth (and How to Eat Them!)
By Mike Roussell, PhD In the quest for muscle growth, supplements are often hailed as the ultimate solution. But that doesn’t always mean downing powders and pills. Sure, tubs of protein may be convenient, but as summer nears, you’ll want...
3 Antioxidants You Should Eat Daily
By Mike Roussell, PhD Sometimes, the fix for stiff joints and sore muscles isn’t about stretching or using the massage gun. Instead, you need to tweak your diet, loading up on antioxidants. What are antioxidants? They’re foods that help your...
3 Ways to Meet Your Protein Requirements
By Mike Roussell, PhD You're hitting the weights regularly, training hard, and pushing your limits. But if you aren’t crushing your daily protein targets, you still may not be maximizing your results. Protein is the most critical macronutrient, and daily,...