• The Next Big Game Changer

    The Next Big Game Changer
    THE MEN’S PHYSIQUE DIVISION CONTINUES TO GROW, AND IFBB PRO ANTON ANTIPOV TELLS US WHY HE THINKS IT JUST MIGHT BE THE NEXT BIG GAME CHANGER In 2012, the IFBB inaugurated its men’s physique division, opening the competitive door for countless men blessed with great genetics and strong work ethics. For Anton Antipov, it marked the start of a new career and a new life.  “Every year I make 12 resolutions, one for each month, something doable, like reading a book by a new auth
  • Brian Shaw On Staying Healthy and Injury Free

    Brian Shaw On Staying Healthy and Injury Free
     QUESTION  How do you stay healthy and injury-free?  ANSWER  The biggest key is to learn how to listen to your body. I modify my training plan to accommodate how my body is feeling from day to day. Now, at first that might seem like a very simple and easy thing to do, but when you’re training for a big contest sometimes the last thing you want to do is listen to your body when you’re tired, sore, or just need a couple of days of lighter training. One key takeaway
  • All You Need To Know About Gluten Intolerance And Celiac Disease

    Think you should go gluten-free? Here's everything you should know about what gluten is and how it can affect the human body!
  • The Hardgainer's Guide to Building Holiday Mass

    This season, give yourself the gift of size with fitness model Abel Albonetti's 4-week muscle-building program. You'll work hard, eat hard, and grow like a weed!
    Vital Stats
    Name: Abel Albonetti
    Current Residence: Hernando, MSOccupation: Fitness model, personal trainer, RSP Nutrition AthleteWebsite: abelbodygym.com
    Let's be honest: The scale-busting bulk of the IFBB greats is simply too freaking huge for most of our likings—and that of our partners. But just a little more muscle than we ha
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  • Is Alcohol Wreaking Havoc On Your Physique?

    Does alcohol inhibit fat loss? Is there some truth to the dreaded "beer belly?" Find out if alcohol is keeping you from your dream physique.
    You probably learned in eighth grade health class that alcohol is a depressant that acts on the central nervous system, can get you drunk, and is all-around bad for you. What you probably learned later is that alcohol can also boost your confidence, help you feel more relaxed, and turn you into a damned good dancer! Alas, the tale doesn't terminate there.
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  • Crush Your Goals With Advice From A Wounded Warrior

    Many service members come home with an unthinkable challenge: rebuilding their life without a limb. This Marine came back from the dead and found a way to train hard and become an athlete again.On Christmas Eve in 2007, British Royal Marine Mark Ormrod was on his way back to a forward operating base deep in enemy territory in Afghanistan after a foot patrol with his platoon. It was a routine five-hour walk—the most basic thing we'd done to that point," he recalls. But the most basic thing
  • Alex Went From Overweight Teen To Ripped Adult!

    When Alex Kladder realized that shedding unwanted childhood weight meant taking control of his life, he committed to his goals and made a lasting, positive change.Vital Stats
    Name: Alex KladderLocation: Grand Rapids, MichiganWhen Alex Kladder was growing up, you were more likely to find a plate of fresh-baked cookies on his kitchen counter than a healthy meal. "My mom was always big on rewarding [my brother and me] with candy bars," Alex recalls. "We'd come home from school, and she'd play a lit
  • 5 Exercises That Are Better With Bands

    Looking for an edge to increase your muscle and strength gains? See how resistance bands can be the Band-Aid for your workout.
    Elite-level bodybuilders and powerlifters get big on classic moves, but not just classic moves. They're also great at simply discovering stuff that works in the gym. The lab coats then figure out the "why" later.One of my favorite cases of this is elastic bands. Bands offer a number of advantages over traditional resistance training by overloading the musculature, enhanc
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