Essential Nutrients

Protein Cycling For Massive Gains

"Hyperstore" your protein. In the bodybuilding world, protein is king. It's the main nutritional factor that leads to growing bigger and stronger muscles. For...

6 Great Carbs For Hardgainers

Fill up on these carbs during the off season. Carbs are an essential part of your diet. They offer energy and can help with...

IS CUTTING CARBS REALLY THE KEY TO GETTING LEAN?

Is a Low Carb Diet Beneficial? When it comes to losing weight there are tons of programs out there that can help with your...

Why The Water You Drink Could Be Killing Your Gains

Here's why your water sucks. Just admit it, most of the water you're drinking is probably terrible. We've all been faced with it. Drinking...

TRY SWAPPING FATTY ACIDS TO ENHANCE YOUR WEIGHT LOSS

MCT’s Enhance Weight Loss Only When Replaced with Other Fats. Fats varying in fatty acid chain lengths are metabolized differently. Medium-chain triglycerides (MCT), containing...

OVERFEEDING PROTEIN DOES NOT INCREASE BODYWEIGHT

For years, nutritionists have said, “ A Calorie is a Calorie!” We now know that this is the furthest from the truth. Researchers...

HOW FAT CAN BE UTILIZED FOR MUSCLE GAINS

Why fat shouldn't be overlooked in a bodybuilder's diet. Fat seems like a scary word. It's often associated with a variety of nutritional fears...

WHEN YOU SHOULD EAT CARBS TO PACK ON MUSCLE

Proper nutrition is as much about timing as it is about making the right meal choices. We all know that carbs are essential to...

HUNT DOWN THE BEST PROTEIN: 6 ALTERNATIVE MEATS FOR A BODYBUILDER

Broaden your protein horizons with some of these tasty alternatives... Chicken and beef. When looking for foods high in protein both are accepted as...

THE MANY FORMS OF HYDRATION

Sport drinks vs water vs... coconut water? The News Eagle recently did a write up about staying hydrated in the gym. While this is...