Fitness Focus
3 Ways to Add Flavor to Healthy Meals
By Mike Roussell, PhD Spoiler alert: healthy foods are rarely synonymous with delicious foods. But no, that doesn’t mean that world class athletes live off only bland chicken breasts and flavorless broccoli mush. The secret to eating for muscle and...
Why the World’s Best Athletes Use Contrast Training
Curated By Ebenezer Samuel, C.S.C.S. You’ve lifted weights before. But never like this. When the world’s best athletes head to the weight room, instead of simply pounding out reps and sets with heavy weights, they’ll often employ a next-gen training...
Your Best Summer Hydration Tips
By Mike Roussell, PhD Summer is here, and yes, that means we can all finally hit the outdoors to work out and play hard, whether you’re hitting the basketball court or playing tag with the kids. But to be your...
The Best Summer Mobility Moves
Curated By Ebenezer Samuel, C.S.C.S. Few concepts in fitness are more misunderstood than the mobility exercise. Very often, it’s the part of our training we’re most prone to leave out, in part because we think it amounts to basic “stretching.”...
3 Great Sources of Quality Carbs
By Mike Roussell, PhD When it comes to carbs, quality is what matters. Sure, ultra-processed, low-quality carbs (think: Pop Tarts) are easy-access at gas stations during summer road trips. But they lack the antioxidants that can aid your recovery and...
THE ULTIMATE BODYWEIGHT WORKOUT
Curated By Ebenezer Samuel, C.S.C.S. The beauty of a bodyweight workout isn’t simply that you can do it anytime, anywhere. Bodyweight exercises provide two critical benefits missing from standard weight work. First off, they force you to use your core...
By Mike Roussell, PhD Whether you’re looking to pack on muscle or to shed bodyfat, preparation is key. But that doesn’t always mean meal prepping chicken breasts and steamed vegetables. It also means planning ahead for your snacks in between...
3 Underrated Exercises for Abs
Curated By Ebenezer Samuel, C.S.C.S. You’ve done situps and planks before. But if you truly want a strong, durable core (that also looks great for the summer), it may be time to rethink your approach. Often, the best exercises for...
Two Stealth Energy-Boosting Foods
By Mike Roussell, PhD When you think of boosting energy, you probably think of caffeine. But the caffeine high is often fleeting. If you want a better way to crush the day and stay driven 24-7, aim to find foods...
Curated By Ebenezer Samuel, C.S.C.S. It’s all come down to this. Over the last few months, we’ve helped you build functional muscle, get athletic, and add power that will keep you healthy for years. But now, summer is around the...
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...
3 WAYS TO SPICE UP YOUR WORKOUTS
Curated By Ebenezer Samuel, C.S.C.S. Few things can short-circuit gym gains like boredom. Boredom can creep into our workouts easily, too, because we often fall into a repetitive rhythm of counting reps and sets and weights of the same movements...
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 ULTIMATE STAY-FOCUSED WORKOUT
Curated By Ebenezer Samuel, C.S.C.S. When it comes to building strength and muscle, the basics are what get you jacked. Unconventional exercises, however, are what keep you interested. And now that April has arrived, staying interested is critical to reaching...
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....
TRAIN THESE MUSCLES FOR A WELL-ROUNDED PHYSIQUE
Curated By Ebenezer Samuel, C.S.C.S. Building your summer body does not require you to do every exercise in the book. Yes, Instagram and TikTok deluge you with new moves that layer muscle on here and build strength there, but as...
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...
Start Building Your Summer Body
Curated By Ebenezer Samuel, C.S.C.S. The ultimate cheat code to your summer body goals is simple: Start the process now. It takes more than 30 days to whip yourself into summer shape, so building a workout in May doesn’t cut...