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How to Burn Fat Naturally: Tips, Tricks, and Workouts

How long have you been struggling with reaching your goal weight? Have you trusted trendy diets and weight loss supplements without success? Forget the crazy diets and here-today-gone-tomorrow fitness gadgets. These are the scientifically proven ways to burn fat naturally. … Read more

Best Overall Exercise Equipment for Home Use

by David Sautter

If you have the available space, home gyms are a convenient and cost-effective way to stay in shape. But you don’t need an entire basement or floor of your home dedicated to exercise equipment. Let’s take a look at the … Read more

Best Squat Rack with Pull Up Bars | Full Guide + Reviews!

by Adam

A home gym is never complete without a proper squat rack. With so many options on the market, picking one can be a daunting task. But don’t worry — we’ve got you covered! In this article, we look at the … Read more

Periodization Training for Muscle and Strength

by David Sautter

Wouldn’t it be great if there was a way to improve your endurance, strength, and power while building bigger muscles? Introducing periodization training. A periodized training program won’t turn you into a track star, powerlifter, and bodybuilder at the same … Read more

The Most Important Fitness Habits for Building Muscle

by Adam

“Your beliefs become your thoughts, Your thoughts become your words, Your words become your actions, Your actions become your habits, Your habits become your values, Your values become your destiny.” ― Gandhi I believe in the power of developing and … Read more

Best Supplements to Get Ripped in 4 Weeks | Scientifically Proven

by Adam

Taking supplements can be a safe and effective way to get ripped. With so much dangerous advice floating around the web

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3-Day Workout Routine — The Definitive Guide to 3x/week Training!

by Adam

Building muscle and getting in shape is not as hard as you think! The process is quite simple and can be divided into two parts: things you do inside the gym, and things you do outside the gym. In this … Read more

5-Day Workout Routine to Get Ripped | Complete Guide

by Adam

Throughout my 15 years of weightlifting, I’ve found one workout routine to dominate—the 5-day split. If your goal is to build the most muscle in the least time (in other words, you are a bodybuilder) and get ripped, the 5-day … Read more

Best Protein Powder for Weight Gain | Full Guide for 2020

by Adam

If you are looking for the best protein powder for gaining weight, you’ve come to the right place! In this article, we look at the top five protein-based supplements that will help any hardgainer climb up the scale. We … Read more

Benefits of Pull Ups – The Ultimate Guide to This Amazing Exercise!

by Adam

What are the benefits of doing pull ups? Pull ups are simply one of the most effective bodyweight exercises you can find and probably one of the most effective exercises, period. If you’re not including pulls ups, deadlifts, and squats … Read more

Best CrossFit Grips for Your Workout!

by Ryan Crawley

Raise your hand if you have spent perhaps several hours on YouTube watching what happens when CrossFit athletes lose their grip while doing an exercise and come crashing down on their skulls. Call it a guilty love. It is estimated … Read more

How Often Should I Go to the Gym?

by Adam

Are you confused about how often to go to the gym? Judging by the volume of Google searches for this question, it seems that many people are. The answer is quite simple: You should go to the gym as often … Read more

Whey Protein Concentrate vs Isolate – Everything You Need to Know!

by Danielle Gallagher

When it comes to protein, you have a lot of options. Walk into any supplement store without a plan and you might feel overwhelmed by all of your protein choices. One of the biggest decisions you need to make is … Read more

Body Fortress Whey Protein Review

by Ryan Crawley

If you have spent any time in the weight room, you have probably heard your fair share of people recommending certain protein powders. It is the go-to conversation for those interested in not only changing up their diet, but also adding as much muscle as they can.

Best Bodybuilding Supplements for Diabetics

by Adam

Weight training is a great way to both prevent and alleviate illness. It improves one’s overall sense of well-being and prolongs life. A study conducted in 2012 found unequivocal evidence that physical activity was inversely associated with cardiovascular disease and overall … Read more