By Sean Nalewanyj “Gain 10 pounds of muscle in 3 days” the large advert in that muscle building magazine promises you. A model with massive muscles, grinning at you, and a couple of before and after pictures have you hooked. Strategically placed phrases like “scientifically proven” and “the secret professionals use” will make you reach [...]

By Jeff Anderson Accelerated advancements in muscle building over the past few years have sparked a surge supplements to help bodybuilders achieve better results faster. However, unless you’re a lab geek, it’s virtually impossible to keep up with what’s really working, what’s hype, and whether it’s a good fit for your muscle-building program. Fact is, [...]

By Vince DelMonte What is creatine? How do I take creatine? What are the side effects of creatine? What is the best creatine? Unless you just arrived from another planet, you should know that when it comes to muscle building supplements, creatine is the king! To date, creatine has proven to be the most research-proven [...]

Are Energy Bars and Protein Bars Healthy?  In short, not even healthy to feed your grass. And if you’ve read contrary then let me guess – you read that in a fitness magazine that is OWNED by that particular supplement company?  Or the guy who works at the supplement store told you?  That’s like asking [...]

By Joel Marion Lepti-what?? It’s name is Leptin (derived from the Greek word leptos, meaning “thin”), and it’s without a doubt the most important hormone you probably never heard of. You see, leptin was only first discovered just over 10 years ago, and as far as weight loss is concerned, that’s extremely recent. Leptin’s function?  [...]

CLA, or conjugated linoleic acid, is a naturally occurring fatty acid that is found in a number of foods. Fatty acids are the basically the building blocks of fat, in the same way that amino acids are the building blocks of protein. Other types of fatty acids are linoleic acid (Omega-3) and linolenic acid (Omega-6). [...]

What is creatine? How do I take creatine? What are the side effects of creatine? What is the best creatine? These are just some of the questions I’ve heard, but unless you just arrived from another planet you should know that when it comes to muscle building supplements, creatine is the king! To date, creatine [...]

While protein is a key ingredient for muscle growth and recovery, unfortunately not all powders are created equal.  They all have their pluses and minuses, and will help to an extent.  So your goal should be to find one that suits your particular needs and body the best.  The guide below should help you in [...]