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One of the most common questions that comes up when discussing workout practices has to do with timing: Are morning workouts better than afternoon or evening sessions? At first, it seems like it might not even matter. After all, a workout is a workout, right? Also... mornings are hard. As it turns out, though, there are some pretty solid reasons to consider working out in the mornings. Hormonal Edge First thing in the morning – usually within the first two hours of waking up – some p...

One of the most common questions that comes up when discussing workout practices has to do with timing: Are morning workouts better than afternoon or evening sessions? At first, it seems like it might not even matter. After all, a workout is a workout, right? Also... mornings are hard. As it turns out, though, there are some pretty solid reasons to consider working out in the mornings. Hormonal Edge First thing in the morning – usually within the first two hours of waking up – some p...

You know that, to bulk up, you need protein. But, as a vegetarian, that can seem like a pretty daunting task. Of course, a properly constructed plant-based diet can provide plenty of protein for clean bulk, but it will take some work. So, we’d like to help you get started. Here is a basic vegetarians’ guide to clean bulking, complete with some helpful principles to help you put on all that lean mass you’ve been working for. But First… Before you do anything else, though, you need to ...

You know that, to bulk up, you need protein. But, as a vegetarian, that can seem like a pretty daunting task. Of course, a properly constructed plant-based diet can provide plenty of protein for clean bulk, but it will take some work. So, we’d like to help you get started. Here is a basic vegetarians’ guide to clean bulking, complete with some helpful principles to help you put on all that lean mass you’ve been working for. But First… Before you do anything else, though, you need to ...

The idea that you can skip meals and gain muscle mass probably seems a little strange. According to an ever-growing body of research, though, Intermittent Fasting – purposefully skipping meals – could actually do just that: help to encourage muscle growth But, how can this be true? After all, won't your body start to devour your muscle for fuel if you go without food for too long? Exercise, Fasting and Repairs To fully answer this question, it's important that we talk about the ho...

The idea that you can skip meals and gain muscle mass probably seems a little strange. According to an ever-growing body of research, though, Intermittent Fasting – purposefully skipping meals – could actually do just that: help to encourage muscle growth But, how can this be true? After all, won't your body start to devour your muscle for fuel if you go without food for too long? Exercise, Fasting and Repairs To fully answer this question, it's important that we talk about the ho...

Being a hard-gainer, someone who has difficulty gaining lean mass, can be an extremely frustrating situation. For one thing, many people simply don't understand it. After all, most people fight to lose weight; The idea of someone actively trying to gain weight just seems ridiculous. But, the struggle is real. Often, along with properly designed workouts, hard-gainers need to make very specific food choices. To help in your pursuit of impressive gains, here are five of the best calorie d...

Being a hard-gainer, someone who has difficulty gaining lean mass, can be an extremely frustrating situation. For one thing, many people simply don't understand it. After all, most people fight to lose weight; The idea of someone actively trying to gain weight just seems ridiculous. But, the struggle is real. Often, along with properly designed workouts, hard-gainers need to make very specific food choices. To help in your pursuit of impressive gains, here are five of the best calorie d...

The whole “cutting and bulking” cycle used by many bodybuilders and fitness enthusiasts can be a touch troublesome. Often, when bulking season comes around, people just go nuts with their diet – especially if they had just spent a few months surviving on naught but baked chicken breast and steamed broccoli. Now that they have license to eat whatever they want, it's easy to see how some could make... questionable dietary decisions. Looking at this situation, it's easy to wonder: Will bulkin...

The whole “cutting and bulking” cycle used by many bodybuilders and fitness enthusiasts can be a touch troublesome. Often, when bulking season comes around, people just go nuts with their diet – especially if they had just spent a few months surviving on naught but baked chicken breast and steamed broccoli. Now that they have license to eat whatever they want, it's easy to see how some could make... questionable dietary decisions. Looking at this situation, it's easy to wonder: Will bulkin...