I completed The MusclePharm Chest Circuit workout on June 25, 2012.  It was a great workout.  I hadn’t bench pressed in many years so I was really feeling it and it also felt great to get back to basics.  This … Continue reading →

Received a sample of BPI Sports BLOX Silk Amino Acid supplement with my bodybuilding.com order. The sample I am reviewing is Fruit Punch flavor. The post-workout drink is packed with silk amino acids which are said to have the perfect Coded … Continue reading →

Let’s face it, the bench press is the pinnacle of all gym lifts.  How often does someone ask you how much your curl or upright row?  Hardly ever.  The question is “How much do you bench“.  If you’re asking yourself … Continue reading →

This healthy onion rings recipe will definitely satisfy your onion ring cravings without the grease and fat.  We will only use three ingredients:  Egg Whites, Onions and Fat Free Croutons for a snack that is under 50 calories. Ingredients: 1 … Continue reading →

This Shoulder workout from MuscleTech definitely lives up to its name. There was no recommended rest period between sets, so I used 1 minute. That put me at 27 sets of shoulders in 47 minutes. I highly recommend this workout. Every … Continue reading →

People are always looking for ways to lose weight and keep the belly fat to a minimum.  The problem is that a few common tricks to boost your metabolism or reduce calories can result in actually gaining weight if you’re … Continue reading →

I recently completed the MusclePharm Arms Workout – “Blow Them Up Arms” and it was a beast.  We started out on the heavier side doing 5 sets of 8 reps to work the triceps and build some mass.  We then moved … Continue reading →

This is a P90X Review.  If you haven’t seen the P90X Infomercial on TV, you probably don’t watch TV because this thing is on all the time.  You see these amazing before and after transformations of people and are promised similar results.  On … Continue reading →

A Shoulder Workout Routine dedicated to the Military Press. This workout contains 3 separate forms of the Military Press. To stick with the “military” theme we also included the front raise salutes. Also, as you can see in the video … Continue reading →

This is a Market Pantry Protein Powder Review – The Vanilla flavor whey protein powder from Target (Market Pantry brand). I purchased a 2lb. tub for around $15. The tub had about 26 scoops and at 15 bucks, that comes … Continue reading →

So, my cousin Will is really getting into crossfit and challenged me to the July 24 WOD.  I’ve never done a crossfit workout before, but thought what the hell.  I have to say, I really enjoyed it and it killed … Continue reading →

After you’ve been training for a while, it is natural to start getting interested in supplements.  Now it’s a real jungle out there with every type of supplement imaginable just sitting at your figertips and some jacked professional is paid … Continue reading →

A Protein Shake that tastes like cake batter. Enough said!  265 cal, 2g fat, 38g protein Ingredients 1/2cup fat free cottage cheese 1 scoop whey protein vanilla flavor 1/2 c water 2 tbsp stevia 1 tbsp fat free, sugar free … Continue reading →

Fish oils provide many benefits to the human body and can actually improve your health and fitness.  Below are some of the benefits you should experience when consuming fish oils along with some of the nutritional information.  Continue reading to … Continue reading →

We all have a tendency to crave sweets every now and then. Its just a normal, natural thing. The ones who are going to see results, are the ones who do not give in to those cravings, and stick to … Continue reading →

Smackdown Power Abs is an original ab routine for building thick, defined abs.  If you want the abs that really pop you need to not only have a low body fat percentage, but you need to have strong, thick muscles. … Continue reading →

Quick Chest workout that incorporates a couple different techniques including rest-pause, and supersets. This workout took a total of 30 minutes, focusing mainly on incline exercises. Complete list of exercises/sets/reps as well as a video of the entire workout is … Continue reading →

Weight loss in a nutshell is all about calories in and calories burned.  However, fighting your cravings and eliminating the excess calories in can be a daunting task!  Below are a few tips you can use to fight food cravings. … Continue reading →

For those of us who want huge, sleeve splitting arms we’ve probably spent quite a bit of time doing curls with a barbell and an EZ bar.  Sure the ez bar may be better on your wrists or more convenient, … Continue reading →

If you struggle with food and keeping the pounds off odds are you have a few bad habits that keep you from reaching your full potential.  The list below are some common habits that will be sure to keep you … Continue reading →

In this video I will show you how to make a homemade mass gainer shake that tastes like an oatmeal cookie.  Depending on how much protein, creatine, pre-workout, post-workout, BCAAs and other supplements you may be taking, it might not be … Continue reading →

I came across Stronglifts 5×5, run by Mehdi Hadim, probably about a 18 months ago. I followed the program consistently for about three months. I definitely feel I have enough experience for a detailed Stronglifts 5×5 review. The Program: The workouts are … Continue reading →

If you are new to training or have been hitting the gym for ever, you have probably at one time or another (or maybe even still) have had some issues with your training.  Be it early fatigue or prolonged muscle … Continue reading →

This  review of the Optimum Nutrition Optimal Protein Diet Bar – Fudge Truffle flavor will show why it is one of the best protein bars on the market today. Highlights: 20g protein with only 2.5g fat and 1g carbs and 180 … Continue reading →

Pesticides, sugars, fast foods and everything else we’re faced with each and every day can have a horrible effect on our diet.  Here are 7 easy steps on how to detox your diet. 1. Eliminate Soda Pop – Soda provides nothing … Continue reading →

This is a recipe for apple cinnamon protein muffins. These muffins are great to keep around the house for a low calorie, high protein snack throughout the day. Each muffin contains only 80 calories, 1g fat, 8g protein. Enjoy! 1 cup … Continue reading →

Whether your new to the supplement game or an old pro, odds are you have heard about creatine.  Along with knowing what creatine is and what it does, you’ve also probably heard rumors that it’s bad for your health, can … Continue reading →

The MusclePharm Bench Dip Your Arms To Death Workout, again, is no joke.  I believe I performed 600 bench dips along with 300 curls!  My arms were extremely sore the next day and I typically don’t get that sore following … Continue reading →

This is a recipe for healthy pumpkin pancakes. The recipe is similar to our other pancake recipes, but incorporates canned pumpkin for just a little added taste. The recipe will make about 2 pancakes, each pancake will contain approx. 135 … Continue reading →

At one time or another you’ve probably heard someone talk about “healthy fats” – and as it turns out, there is indeed such a thing!  Most plant-based fats are indeed powerful cancer fighters and even some saturated fats from plant … Continue reading →

This is a Leg Workout from MusclePharm. I had to make a little adaptation based on the equipment I have, but this was a great workout, nonetheless. The workout consisted of a sets and rep combo that I have not … Continue reading →

This product has been discontinued. This is my Amino Recovery Review: I recently finished off the 10-serving trial size tub of the Bodybuilding.com Higher Power Amino Recovery supplement.  I was pretty intrigued by this product mainly due to the price. … Continue reading →

According to a recent study, approximately 61% of Americans are overweight and of that number half of them are obese! So, What is the difference between being overweight and being obese? To put it in a nutshell, obesity is excessive … Continue reading →

When you start working out and creating a nutrition plan according to your goals, you’ll probably be paying close attention to the nutrients contained within those foods. Having variety in your nutrition plan is the the absolute best way to make … Continue reading →

The MusclePharm cardio / bodyweight workout will tax your lungs and muscles.  In this workout you’ll perform 7 to 10 5 minute runs, and do somewhere between 70 and 100 pull-ups, 210 – 300 push-ups and sit-ups!  It starts off … Continue reading →

Read the latest eNewsletter from Truly Huge.  To get this delivered to your email inbox, visit their website. It seems that change is inevitable, bodybuilding and high intensity training have gone through many changes in the last 30 years or … Continue reading →

Pretty Straightforward back workout. No supersets, no circuits, no weird techniques (maybe one), just flat out lifting weights. Most of the exercises are compound movements which are very beneficial to overall muscle growth. Check out the 19:00 mark where my … Continue reading →

We have all probably had some version of a cheeseburger pie at some point in our lives. This an easy to make recipe for healthy cheeseburger pie. With a few substitutions from your standard cheeseburger pie recipe, we have created … Continue reading →

Have you ever wondered “Do Fat Burners Work?”  Here are some Quick Facts About Fat Burner Supplements to help you when deciding if they’re right for you. Fat burners, like any supplement, can be an effective contributor to your weight loss. … Continue reading →

This is a review of the Vanilla Cream flavor Pure Protein 100% Whey Protein Powder. I believe I purchased this protein powder for around 16-17 dollars from Walmart. With 27 servings in the tub, the price isn’t too bad, at … Continue reading →

MusclePharm recently posted this arm routine.  It’s like no other arm workout i have ever tried.  This bicep and tricep workout implemented rep ranges and exercises that I was not used to.  The number of reps they had me perform … Continue reading →

It’s been hot lately.  Here are a few tips to stay cool and safe when working out in hot weather. Stay Hydrated Drink plenty of fluids (mainly water) throughout the day, not just before your workout.  Try drink 16oz of … Continue reading →

According to Cellucor.com: Cellucor has just unveiled two delicious new flavors of their ultra-popular pre-workout supplement, C4 Extreme. Watermelon and Pineapple are now available for sale at Cellucor’s website, and through the company’s retail partners. C4 Extreme is a muscle … Continue reading →

This workout is designed to annihilate your triceps. The workout does require a lifting partner, and I was fortunate enough to workout with my brother-in-law while visiting back in my hometown. The workout takes only 35 minutes, but trust me, … Continue reading →

Read the back of many popular weight-loss products and you’ll find most of them have one thing in-common – they contain green tea.  It has been scientifically proven that green tea burns calories and blocks fat absorption.  Many diet pills can … Continue reading →

If you’re looking for healthy chicken breast recipes, the Italian Tomato Chicken Tin Foil Pouch Dinner Recipe is one of the quickest, simplest, healthiest recipes we’ve ever tried.  With only 4 ingredients and about 5 minutes of prep, you can cook … Continue reading →

According to WebMD: “Probiotics are microorganisms such as bacteria or yeast that are believed to improve health.”  How Do Probiotics Work? Research has shown that certain digestive disorders occur when the balance of helpful bacteria in the intestines becomes disrupted.  This … Continue reading →

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