Nutrition

USING PROTEIN TO MAXIMIZE MUSCLE

Bodybuilding is protein. It seems redundant to say that protein is essential to bodybuilding. The two words practically belong together. Why? Well protein is...

PROTEIN RECIPE: LEAN BEEF

Lean mean protein. Let's talk quick about protein. Whether you want to build up some muscle or simply lose weight, protein is the most...

NUTRITION ALTERNATIVES: THE PLANTAIN

Mix up your bodybuilding food choices with the plantain. By Coach Alon Powers Here at Generation Iron we bring you innovative and creative ways of...

PLANT BASED BASICS FOR BODYBUILDERS

Building up from the inside out. By Maxine Presto “Abs are made in the kitchen, not in the gym.” This simple statement speaks to a much...

EASY GARLIC CHICKEN RECIPE

This is one of our favorite high protein recipes. It's the perfect dinner after an evening workout session.

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5 Best Fruits For Athletes

A lot of emphasis is put on protein in the bodybuilding world but athletes of all kinds should not overlook the multifaceted benefits of fruits. Below is a list of fruits that are particularly useful for athletes before and after a workout.

3 POST-WORKOUT VITAMINS YOU NEED

So you’ve finished your workout. Time to reach for the supplements or make yourself a shake, right? Before you do that, check and make sure you’re getting some or all of these essential vitamins that are crucial to promoting good health and your body’s recovery after a workout.

GI RECIPE: BANANA PEANUT BUTTER PROTEIN SHAKE

Here's another GI favorite for a protein shake to make after your next workout. It's delicious and (even better) it's cheap and easy.

TOP 5 JOGGING CITIES IN AMERICA

Jogging is one of the best forms of exercise, if for no other reason than you can do it just about wherever you are. Still, we at GI decided to put together a definitive Top 5 list of the best cities in the United States to jog through.

GI RECIPE: TWO VERY MERRY PROTEIN SHAKES

Happy Holidays, GI Nation! Here are two special holiday twists on our GI Protein Shake to treat yourself with this Christmas.