Separate fad from effective. There are so many diets out there to try with so many different focuses that all of them have pros and cons. You need to find the
Nutrition
THE KEY INGREDIENT FOR MAXIMIZING LIVER PROTECTION
Keeping your liver healthy is paramount for any athlete. Oral anabolic has long been associated with liver toxicity and damage. Many bodybuilders will
PERIODIZED PROTEIN INTAKE FOR THE BEST GAINS
Spacing out your protein intake can improve your muscle growth. Stuart Phillips, PhD one of the leading researchers in protein synthesis and metabolism went
CAN EATING CERTAIN CARBS BEFORE A WORKOUT PACK ON FAT?
Are high glycemic foods before a workout beneficial or detrimental? For years, bodybuilders have been told to not eat high glycemic foods before exercise
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 and worries.
SCIENCE DISPROVES THESE 5 COMMON MEAT MYTHS
Red meat might deserve the green light. Protein is very important to bodybuilding. This we know. In order to get protein, the most common philosophy is to eat
YOU’LL NEVER GUESS WHAT THIS IFBB PRO EATS FOR PROTEIN
Andrey Skoromnyy's Interesting Diet Plan. Andrey Skoromnyy is a young IFBB pro bodybuilder looking to make some waves in the sport. If his massive frame
WHEN YOU SHOULD EAT CARBS TO PACK ON MUSCLE
HOW MUCH SUGAR IS TOO MUCH?
A little bit of sugar never hurt anybody, but it's a slippery slope... Halloween is all about the tricks, the treats, and the slew of masks. Candy
HUNT DOWN THE BEST PROTEIN: 6 ALTERNATIVE MEATS FOR A BODYBUILDER
WHEN TO EAT FOR MAX MUSCLE GROWTH
Timing is everything. What is the first thing most people think about on the topic of building lean muscle? Probably hitting the gym - pushing yourself harder
PROTEIN RICH PUMPKIN PIE VANILLA SHAKE RECIPE
Get pumped-kin. Fall is here and Halloween is fast approaching. That means there are all sorts of temptations for those wonderfully delicious but unhealthy
EATING CLEAN: THE DIRTY TRUTH
MID-WEEK SNACK: CHOCOLATE CARAMEL COCONUT PROTEIN SMOOTHIE
Getting protein has never been this smooth. Being a bodybuilder is always hard work - this can never be said enough (we say it all the time). But the truth of
DEBUNKING THE TOP 5 FOOD MYTHS
Not every food is as it seems. We have gone over and over about how important nutrition is to a bodybuilding lifestyle. It's a tight balance of all the
MID-WEEK SNACK: LONDON BROIL
A juicy lean London broil with sweet potatoes makes for a bodybuilding super-meal. Get that grill out. It's time for some outside cooking. Most bodybuilding
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 a no brainer for anyone who
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 important thing to have
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 fueling up
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 greater truth.
EASY GARLIC CHICKEN RECIPE
This is one of our favorite high protein recipes. It's the perfect dinner after an evening workout session. INGREDIENTS 4 boneless skinless chicken
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. PEPPERMINT CHOCOLATE PROTEIN
TOP 5 WAYS TO MOTIVATE YOURSELF
Stay motivated this weekend with these helpful tips. We’ve all been there before. We’ve all had that voice in our head telling us, “Not today. You’re too
