How to Fit a Bodybuilding Diet Into Your Lifestyle

One of the hardest parts about gaining big muscle mass quickly is the diet. You’d think eating would be the easy part but pretty much as soon as you start trying to follow all the advice you get online, you realize that it’s tougher than it sounds. The sheer amount you have to eat alone … Read more

How Much Protein Do You Really Need to Build Muscle?

Nutrition is one of the most controversial subjects when it comes to bodybuilding and you only have to mention carbohydrates or protein timing in a forum in order to spark a huge debate with lots of name calling and tears. Even the most basic and straightforward subjects seem to trigger this kind of raging debate. … Read more

Does Protein Timing Really Matter

‘Protein timing’ refers to the precise time at which you consume your protein – most often in shake form.   For years we have been taught that the best way to consume protein shake is to down it straight after a workout. More recently though, many experts are suggesting that it may actually make more … Read more

Chicken Cooking Tips for Bodybuilders

Chicken is incredibly convenient for bodybuilders. Not only is it one of the most affordable sources of protein but it’s also one of the tastiest, most convenient and leanest. It’s for these reasons that eating chicken is pretty much a staple in the routine of any bodybuilder. Want to gain lean muscle? Hope you like … Read more

Carb Backloading – Useful Strategy or Load of Baloney?

Mmm… Baloney… Carb backloading essentially means eating carbs at a specific time during the day – that being immediately after workouts.   We all know that carbs have gotten something of a bad rep in the media lately. Not only are they high in calories but they also spike our blood sugar more quickly than … Read more

Five Meal Recipes for Increasing Growth Hormone

A good bodybuilding diet isn’t just about providing the body with enough protein while keeping calories to a minimum, it’s also about supporting the hormones and hacking the metabolism to ensure that your body makes the best possible use of the raw materials you’re giving it. But at the same time it also needs to … Read more