Energy supplements are all the rage, but there’s more to consider when it comes to energy management. Just like love, energy is hard to define. But you know it when you feel it. Some might describe it as the tingly feeling that keeps you going all day long. Others might say it’s a noticeably faster… read more
Here are M&B’s top 10 supplements for aspiring bodybuilders new to sports nutrition. When you make your first commitment to a weight-training program to build muscle mass, you want to get the most from your efforts. For younger guys, this often entails hitting the gym as hard as they can, sometimes working out to the… read more
Not making progress? Abandon your routine and shock your muscles for huge gains. How many times have you heard that muscles need to be shocked? It’s a common practice, actually. And I’m happy to tell you that it doesn’t involve electrodes, a cattle prod or sticking a fork in a toaster. (Warning: Don’t do that.)… read more
Four top trainers devise the ultimate power leg blast. Your legs primarily determine how well you walk, run, jump and score with the judges on “So You Think You Can Dance.” Yet, perhaps because they’re covered up most of the time, legs are too often underappreciated and unheralded, and many guys neglect them in favor… read more
The world’s oldest diet may be your solution to a leaner physique. Sometimes the easiest conclusion is the hardest to find. In the quest to lose body fat, we have become convinced that we must hack our own biology. We try to outwit our metabolism and stay one step ahead of our genes. We manipulate… read more
At press time, we learned of the passing of Joe Weider on March 24, 2013. He was 93 years old. It’s nearly impossible to express in this short column the influence Joe had on fitness and bodybuilding. It’s not hyperbole to say that he invented the sports-nutrition industry: He created the Mr. Olympia contest, founded… read more
A new form of quercetin is shaking up the energy market. Nature’s abundance often hides nature’s power. It’s not until you dig deep into that apple that you find a nutrient that can revolutionize human performance. Many of the most potent of these hidden treasures is quercetin, a phytochemical found in red apples, berries and… read more
He almost died on his bike, but Jordan Rapp survived to become America’s top Ironman. I seem to discover my new passions through a failure at whatever came before,” says 2012 U.S. Ironman champion Jordan Rapp. Rapp’s inspiring, learn-from-defeat attitude doesn’t seem to be as useful these days, considering how rarely he experiences defeat. The… read more
Check out the latest in advanced supplement technology. Rise and Shine Reap the benefits from two of nature’s proven remedies in BarnDad’s Rise Green Coffee With Probiotics. Research has shown the antioxidants in green coffee extract (GCE) to be an effective weight-loss tool—even without exercise or changes in diet—and the potent probiotics in Rise bolster… read more
With help from her brother, she lost hundreds of pounds. Have you ever complained about how hard it is losing 5, 10 or 15 lb? What about 20 or 30? Here’s a new perspective or, shall I say, a reality check on what some people face when trying to get fit. Imagine not being able… read more
