The Relationship Between Energy Intake Energy Expenditure and Weight

The body is an almost perfect machine, capable of incredible feats of endurance and strength, but just like a prestige car, it needs to be properly cared for and looked after. With the hundreds of miracle diets that seem to go on sale every year, it would be reasonable to assume that losing weight or […]
The No-Excuse At-Home Resistance Band Workout

I know what you’re thinking… “Matt, I lift free weights – heavy ones at that. Why would I do or even consider a resistance band workout?” Well, for many reasons actually. People like to downplay a resistance band workout or utilizing resistance band exercises in their training as if it’s worthless – it’s not. And […]
The Best Back Exercises To Increase Pull-up Volume

Performing pull-ups is the usual advice you’ll receive when looking for the best back exercises to increase the volume. Yet, this is missing considerations.
Do I Add Back Calories I Burn During Exercise?

This is one of those questions we get every day. “Should I add calories that I burn during exercise back to my total”. While I can see why this is tempting, the answer is a firm, absolutely not! Here’s Why: If you used the IIFYM calculator to get your macros, you already counted the calories […]
Creatine for Women: What’s The Most Effective Type?

Many have asked the question, “is creatine for women?” The answer is an emphatical YES! For years women have pushed it to the side and considered it only being for men. Yet, creatine for women can be notably beneficial. Follow along with this IIFYM insider scoop to find out why you should add it to […]
50 Best Workout Songs For Heavy Lifting and Hitting PR’s

Let’s cut to the chase. We aren’t about playing the love music from below a lady’s window while wearing a leotard and goofy hat. We’re about lifting heavy stuff and get jacked as hell. That isn’t going to happen while listening to nature noises or Marvin Gaye. Great workouts don’t start with a solid warm up. They […]
4 Alcoholic Drinks That Won’t Destroy Your Progress

This article will showcase four alcoholic beverages that are the best caloric options when partaking in social gatherings.
Dynamic Stretching Advantages and How to Apply Them

We all know how important stretching is. It’s been preached about for decades. We all can remember the days of being in school and having gym teachers and coaches running us all through stretches. Unfortunately, in those days it was primarily static stretches and not dynamic stretching. People are used to the normal static stretches […]
The Best Core Exercises to Protect You from Injury

Here are five superior core exercises for the purpose of building a strong core for injury protection.