Body Composition
10 Best Natural Aids for Better Sleep
Lack of sleep can have a MASSIVE impact on many aspects of your life. Not getting enough sleep has been shown to derail muscle growth by…
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How Muscles Grow: Hypertrophy vs. Hyperplasia
If you lift weights, you are probably interested in building bigger muscles. Bodybuilding is the most obvious example of this pursuit, but recreational lifters also train…
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How To Lose Water Weight — 12 Easy Ways (Causes of Bloating Included)
Most people who have followed a weight loss program are probably aware of the horrors of watching the weight scale’s needle budge in the wrong direction.…
Bodybuilding
Skinny But Belly Sticks Out — Causes, Risks, and How To Fix It
Collins dictionary defines ‘skinny’ as an extremely thin individual, often in a way that you find unattractive. We are all for body positivity and hence don’t…
Body Composition
Skinny Love Handles: Causes, Risks, and How To Get Rid of Them
Love handles are excess side fat that extend outward from the hips. They are also known as muffin tops, as the region around your hips looks…
Muscle
What Is Muscle Maturity and How to Achieve It?
Bodybuilding is a sport of aesthetic details. Even if two bodybuilders weigh the same and have the same physical measurements, one may look far better than…
Bodybuilding
How Bodybuilder Tristyn Lee Maintains 4% Body Fat — Explained!
Tristyn Lee is one of the (if not the) most popular internet fitness celebrities. He is known for his trademark shredded-to-the-bone physique. Plus, unlike most pro…
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7 Proven Habits for More Consistent Workouts
Are you someone who skips more workouts than you complete? Do you start new training plans filled with enthusiasm and excitement, only to lose your momentum…
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What Foods Make Your Butt Bigger [27 Foods + Ultimate Guide]
Open Instagram on your phone and you’ll probably be greeted with women with picture-perfect glutes. Don’t get us wrong; we aren’t complaining. Furthermore, it isn’t only…
Bodybuilding
Biggest Forearms in the World and How To Build Jacked Lower Arms
While most people treat their forearms as accessory muscles, they are much more than that. A pair of jacked, diced, and vascular forearms represent strength and…
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6 False Positives of Effective Workouts
Whatever your fitness goal is, reaching it will probably be an expensive endeavor. There is a steep cost to building muscle, getting stronger, or getting lean.…
Bodybuilding
What is Gear in Bodybuilding?
Gear in bodybuilding is usually a touchy-feely subject. And no, we’re not talking about weightlifting belts, wrist or knee wraps, or lifting straps — although those are…
Body Composition
The Ice Bath Ultimate Guide — Should You Take the Plunge?
Watch almost any sport or sports documentary on TV, and invariably, you’ll see athletes in ice baths. Cold water immersion has become a staple of post-training…
Bodybuilding
Average Thigh Circumference in Males and Females
The average adult mid-thigh circumference in the U.S. NHANES 2003–2006 survey was 53.8 cm (21.2 inches) for men and 52.9 cm (20.8 inches) for women. These…
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Top 12 Athletes with the Biggest Calves in the World
Lower legs have been the cause for the decline of many titans, leave alone mere mortals. Most of us are aware of the mighty Achilies’ story.…
Body Composition
What Does a PCOS Belly Look Like?
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a condition that affects many women of childbearing age. It’s a hormonal condition that may cause irregular periods, acne, and unwanted…
Body Composition
Average Waist Size For Women and Men
Many people consider their waist size to be the leading fitness indicator. If they see a bulging belly, they know they need to start working on…
Bodybuilding
The Average Calf Size for Men and Women
The average adult calf circumference in the U.S. NHANES 2003–2006 survey was 39.5 cm (15.6 inches) for men and 38.3 cm (15.1 inches) for women. Researchers…
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Forearm Splints — All You Need to Know
Most people have heard of shin splints. Well, we can splint our forearms too. It happens when the muscles, tendons, or ligaments become strained or sprained.…