The modern bodybuilder owes the creation of these competitions to one inventive man back in the 1890’s. This man put himself on display for a fee, and awed crowds with his well-developed musculature. In the same vein, modern bodybuilding is all about trying to have the biggest and most obvious...

When attempting to streamline the body for athletic purposes, scientists have looked outward for synthesized compounds that increase performance. The affects of these products, however, have been less than great in the long term. Now science has been looking inward towards hormones and biochemical c...

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 Tim Dawson Nitric Oxide or better known as nitrogen monoxide (NO) is one of those chemical compounds that are definitely a significant messenger molecules involved in any mammalian physiological processes. Some studies claim that NO is beneficial in controlling blood circulation and in proper reg...

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 Lionel Weathers Cycling is a commonly used practice where you consistently use a supplement for a period of time, but then go off of it for a period of time. A lot of people question whether this is really necessary. To answer this question, let’s talk about why you should do this with cert...

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 Adrian Rose Body builders often take protein powder supplements on a regular basis. They use them because it is very difficult to get enough protein from food if your objective is to build or maintain muscle. Protein powder supplements are not taken to replace proper nutrition or training but to ...

by Corona WHAT IS WHEY PROTEIN? A by-product of cheese created from cows milk, whey protein is an incredible protein source. Whey has the highest BV (biological value) of any protein source. A high BV means that it’s absorbed and put to use by our body’s in a very quick and efficient man...