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Physique aesthetics depend on multiple factors, including nutrition, exercise, and recovery. Many believe they can achieve a superhero physique by relying solely on training hard in…
The average Lean Body Mass (LBM) varies by sex and age — 60-80% in men and 50-70% in women. More than 75% LBM in men &…
The average untrained male can lift around 50 kilograms (40–70) in the squat and bench press and 90 kilograms (70–120) in deadlifts. The actual number can…
Losing fat can be a slow and frustrating process. No matter the diet or exercise routine, results often can’t come quickly enough. As a fitness expert…
I’ve been helping people lose weight and get lean for over three decades. In fact, my very first personal training client came to me because they…
As a strength & conditioning coach in NCAA Division One Athletics and competitive Functional Fitness over the last 10 years and working as a licensed Physical…
Man boobs, medically termed gynecomastia, refer to the enlargement of male breast tissue. You can get rid of man boobs with a healthy diet and regular…
If you’re a guy who works out, you probably have an ideal physique in mind, maybe inspired by a fitness influencer or pro bodybuilder. Yet, grasping…
I am a proud fitness and nutrition nerd. I love learning about different training methods and diets and how and why they work. Invariably, this means…
Few things upset me more than seeing otherwise enthusiastic gym-goers wasting their time on ineffective exercises and workouts. After all, burning fat, building muscle, and getting…
Training is only half of the muscle-building equation; your diet matters, too. The food you eat provides your body with the energy and nutrients it needs…
Your biceps and triceps are your show muscles. Whether you’re wearing a t-shirt or a suit, there’s no hiding a pair of loaded guns. By the…
Depression is a common and serious mental illness that affects many people worldwide. However, most people refuse to acknowledge it or think it will go away…
As a kid growing up in the 1970s – yes, I’m THAT old! – I fully expected that, by the second decade of the 21st century,…
Building muscle and strength are time-consuming and energy-sapping processes. Simply put, your body is very resistant to change, and it needs to be cajoled and even…
Strength training, bodybuilding, and powerlifting are often seen as activities best suited to people in their 20s and 30s. And, let’s be frank, things like the…
With over 70% of the American population overweight or obese (1), a fast metabolism is often considered an enviable trait. People with a fast metabolism burn…
It’s generally best to lose weight slowly and steadily. Most experts agree that losing 1-2 pounds per week is optimal. That rate of weight loss is…
Everyone experiences undesired weight gain at some point in their life. Some people realize they have gained extra weight when they notice love handles poking through…
