Are Sports Drinks Really Healthy?

Sports drinks are heralded as these amazing source of electrolytes and everything the body needs to restore itself. But is that really true? I took a dive into many of the popular sports drinks and not surprising, there was one ingredient that was pretty consistent across them all. A ton of sugar. Some had nearly

Supplements to GAIN Muscle

So there are a million and one supplements out there for muscle gain, for weight loss, for giving you wings, and sprout fairy dust..okay not really but sometimes it feels that way. Every time I turn around there is a new supplement. MLM’s are built off supplements. Your alkaline is out of whack! Your acidity is too high! Eat this

Home Dumbbell Workout

So chances are your gym is closed down. Now initially I know that’s a bummer, I know it is for me. But if you’ve got a pair of dumbbells your amount of workouts are pretty much limitless. It is crucial to stay on track with your workouts, don’t let depression or fear grip you and

How to Build Muscle (Do This!)

When it comes to building muscle there are some key things that are needed.  But what about when you have that one muscle group that just doesn’t seem to want to grow?  We tend to all have that one muscle group that doesn’t grow like we want to.  We work it out every week and

Want More Muscle Mass? Do This!

When it comes to gaining muscle mass you are probably already hitting the gym hard right?  And while you are seeing progress it’s not quite what you want to see?  It’s because what you do outside the gym matters even more. What you eat determines whether or not you are going to actually gain mass. 

Is Snacking Killing Your Muscle Gains?

  When it comes to your muscle gains snacking may very well be hurting your gains. If you struggle to maintain your weight and are trying to put on muscle mass then eating the wrong snacks or not eating snacks between meals could be keeping you from hitting your daily caloric goal which in turn

Should You Workout When You’re Sick?

So you are feeling under the weather, you’re not contagious and are not running a fever but you are debating on whether you need to get back in the gym yet or wait a few more days. First off, listen to your body.   It’s usually right, if you truly know that you shouldn’t go and

This One Thing Can Get You To Your Fitness Goals

Do you struggle keeping to your fitness goals? Is it difficult to stay on track? You do awesome and kick ass for a week or two but then fall off the band wagon?  If so this one thing can help you stay on track. Now I’m a firm believe that there are no quick fixes

Don’t Have Time for the Gym?

One of the biggest reasons I hear that people don’t hit the gym is that they don’t have time. I get it, life is busy. I run a business, work full time, have 2 kids, it gets busy. Something comes up at work and you have to stay late, and there goes your gym workout.

Want Better Muscle Gains? (stop doing this)

If you have looked at anything to do with weight training, fitness, or exercise chances are you’ve noticed something. There are a million and one different opinions. Do this diet, do this program, take this supplement, drink this crazy drink and you will magically sprout muscles, lift cars, and have washboard abs. This drives me