Here are the top 10 most common supplement mistakes. Eliminate them and reap huge rewards. To get the most from your supplementation regimen, it’s important to make sure you’re maximizing the impact of each supplement that you use. This takes a considerable amount of planning and discipline. Many supplements work better at specific times of… read more
Author Archives: Steven Stiefel
Sunny Every Day
Vitamin D, the “sunshine vitamin,” is a crucial nutrient for health and athletic performance. It can even help you build muscle mass. First things first: Vitamin D isn’t a true vitamin; it actually functions more as a hormone. Unlike vitamins, your body can synthesize vitamin D with exposure to the sun. But not everyone lives… read more
Whey Protein is Still King
Here’s the latest research about protein’s benefits from a recent scientific conference. What they learned will help you get bigger and stronger. For years, it could be argued that bodybuilders and athletes believed that all protein sources were created equal, as long as you were taking in sufficient amounts. “Today, we know that balanced and… read more
8 Reasons Why You Need Pycnogenol
This extract from pine bark is one of the most potent supplements you can take for better results from your workouts. You may not know a lot about Pycnogenol, a potent extract that comes from French maritime pine bark. Formulated from proanthocyanidins, Pycnogenol is a powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory. You can find it as a… read more
The Ultimate Protein Buyer’s Guide
Confused over what protein to get? This primer on today’s supplement choices will get you on the road to rapid muscle gains. You know you need protein to build as much muscle mass as possible from your hard efforts in the gym. In fact, you need at least 1 g per pound of lean body… read more
The Biggest Bang
Make these small changes to your nutrition, training and supplement plans for explosive results to your physique—and your life. The universe began with a big bang—actually, the Big Bang. An infinitesimal bit of compressed matter exploded, and it eventually created the world we know. That’s profound, but it’s also a metaphor for how you should… read more
The Fats of Life
Omega-3s are the most crucial dietary fats for health and performance, but most Americans aren’t consuming enough. Don’t make that mistake. You can definitely get too much of a good thing, but that certainly isn’t the case with omega-3 fatty acids, commonly found in fish oil and other healthy food sources. These beneficial dietary fats,… read more
Jump to the Next Level
Training with a weighted jump rope can deliver huge results in the gym. Here’s how to get roped in to huge gains Rope work is one of the best ways to burn body fat, but it can also provide a great assist in building muscle mass. Research shows that short bursts of intense cardiovascular work… read more
Power Surge
M&B’s six-week comprehensive power program will boost your strength while building muscle mass. Virtually everyone who invests time in weight training wants to be stronger. That includes men, women, strength trainers, bodybuilders, experienced athletes and beginners. However, people in these various groups may have slightly different definitions of what it means to be stronger. Some… read more
Multi Muscle
Learn to combine supplements and whole foods to maximize healthand muscle growth. If you’re a bodybuilder or serious athlete, you know how important it is to cover your nutritional bases. That’s why multiminerals are so popular these days. While some sedentary people take multis to make up for their poor diets, athletes take them because… read more