by Jon Cardozo If you’ve spent any time in the bookstore browsing through magazine articles on bodybuilding, you’ve no doubt come across some pretty strong claims about how the latest supplement fad can provide you with unbelievable results. You may have also seen some recommendation...

by Jon Cardozo Recently I read a book on goal setting, and it had some important insights I wanted to share with you. The author provided many tips on setting a goal properly, including writing it down on paper, breaking it into smaller chunks, and identifying the obstacles that you’ll need to...

by Jon Cardozo When it comes to building muscle as efficiently as possible, there are some often overlooked factors that you need to consider. Most of us know that we need to increase our calories and lift gradually heavier weights. The problem is that many people don’t know how to act really ...

by Jon Cardozo I’ve become a big fan of setting goals, and there are a few important concepts I think we all should keep in mind. One of the things I learned is that you should break a goal into smaller goals which are easier to achieve. You should also identify your obstacles in advance and m...

by Jon Cardozo In the beginning of a new body building program, the trainee is understandably enthusiastic and wants to see as much progress as possible as quickly as possible. This is a good thing of course, and it is important to take action while there is plenty of excitement and motivation to ge...

by Jon Cardozo Are you the kind of guy who works hard all week to earn his money, only to spend it all at the supplement store? Why not save the money for a rainy day and focus on improving your training and nutrition? As much as you may not want to hear it, supplements are not going to replace the ...

by Jon Cardozo It’s easy to get excited when you begin a new project, but sometimes down the road it can get tough to follow through with your original plan. Knowledge is certainly important. How else would you know what to eat or how often to train? Even so, knowledge is not always enough, be...

by Jon Cardozo I’m sure you’ve heard it many times before: if you want to build muscle you must increase your calories. This is because the body needs to get materials to build muscle from your diet. This simple formula is that you have to take in more calories than your body is currentl...

by Jon Cardozo It’s hard for a new weightlifter or bodybuilder to sift through all the information, especially online. As you would expect, a beginner will look for advice from a trusted source. Many times that source will be the magazine shelf at any number of bookstores. Bodybuilding magazin...

by Jon Cardozo It can be difficult at times to stick to your muscle building routine. One of the classic examples of this can be found in your kitchen. Protein shakes can become pretty old after a while. Your taste buds are probably asking for some new excitement in their lives! Well, the first thin...