October 1
The Truth About Alkaline Diets
There's a trendy diet that claims your favorite foods are too acidic and causing a host of problems, including muscle loss. Here's the real science.
July 3
The Not-So Ugly Truth About Gluten
Tens of thousands of people gave up gluten and started feeling better, only it's starting to look like it wasn't gluten that was causing the problems.
May 28
Carbohydrate Customized Diet
Why drop your carbs crazy low if you don't have to? If your insulin sensitivity is good, and it probably is, you can eat more carbs than you think.
May 6
How to Burn Stubborn Body Fat
Eating less and exercising more isn't going to get rid of stubborn pockets of fat. Here's the smart way to blast those love handles and saddlebags.
April 15
The Bulking Diet Delusion
No male needs to get above 12% body fat to gain muscle at an optimal rate. Seven reasons why a dirty bulk will wreck your body over the long haul.
April 8
Eating Clean vs. Orthorexia
Every generation of bodybuilders has its unfounded fear of certain foods. The current generation takes the cake.
January 25
Micro-PA Activates Hypertrophy
Stimulate muscle growth by activating mTOR, which is the master enzyme responsible for muscle protein synthesis.
January 24
Intermittent Fasting Kills Muscle
Study shows fasted training halts muscle gains, even when using BCAA.
January 21
Fasting: Sound Science, Behavioral BS
While intermittent fasting has some benefits, it can easily lead to muscle loss, fat gain, and even disordered eating. Here’s what gurus won’t tell you.
January 14
The Paleo Hybrid Diet
A “paleo” foundation plus some starchy foods and workout nutrition. Is this the most effective approach a lifter can follow?
December 11
Paleo: The Good, Bad, and the Ugly
A paleo diet will help the average person lose some fat, but is it optimal for lifters and athletes?
November 13
Insights & Alpha Male
Your hormone levels can take a hit from sports or hard training in general, but supplementation can fix that.
October 28
Protein Pulsing for Muscle
It isn't necessary to eat six small meals a day to build muscle. Instead, you need to practice protein pulsing.
October 22
How to Increase Cell Volume for Fast Muscle Growth
Learn how to increase cell volume and you'll turn on protein synthesis and suppress protein breakdown.
October 15
What's the Best Diet for Losing Fat?
What's best, a low carb, ketogenic diet, or one that's more balanced? Here’s what science has to say.
October 7
To Lose Fat, Eat More Early
The most important time to get the right nutrients into your body is around the workout, but breakfast is crucial, too. Here’s why.
October 2
What's Best, 3 or 6 Meals Per Day?
Eat smaller meals more often, right? Or are larger, less frequent meals the way to go? Here’s what science has to say.
September 24
The 5/2 Fat-Loss Diet for Lifters
Eat normally five days a week and eat a reduced-calorie diet on two non-consecutive days. What could be easier?
September 19
Curcumin for Muscle Growth
Curcumin is widely known for its anti-inflammatory and pain relieving effects, but it may also be anabolic.