What is the best protein powder?
What is the best protein powder? The supplement market is absolutely full to the brim of protein powders. It can be hard to choose which you should buy and use. Essentially, they all have similar ingredients, they all do similar things, but what is the best protein powder that you can buy? In this article […]
How to train like a viking
Whenever a newbie sets out on a training schedule, they’re usually looking to someone for their inspiration. It might be another lifter or a personal trainer from their local gym. It might be a relative or family member, and it might even be a celebrity they wish to emulate. Perhaps they wish to be like […]
Cedric McMillan has passed away
Cedric McMillan has passed away at the age of 44 years old as reported by RXMuscle and Generation Iron amongst many industry news sites and his sponsors. Our thoughts go out to his family and friends as well as the wider bodybuilding community at this time. As of yet, there is no official statement on […]
Can Supplements Affect Hair Health
Can Supplements Affect Hair Health There are many different things in the world and in ourselves that can cause problems with hair health or even lead to hair loss. Illness is one issue; some conditions cause hair loss, or at the very least, they cause hair to become brittle and unhealthy. Another problem is the […]
Dry Scooping Pre Workout
There is an emerging trend amongst gym goers on social media (namely Tiktok) at present where people are dry scooping pre workout powders. This latest trend, called dry scooping, is essentially, where a scoop of powder is consumed without being dissolved in liquid, i.e. the scoop straight into your mouth. In this article, we aim […]
Remembering John Meadows
Who was John Meadows? John Meadows was an American bodybuilder, online personality and entrepreneur with a vast career as both an IFBB bodybuilder, entrepreneur as the CEO of Granite Supplements and the founder of the mountain dog training system and mountain dog diet. John was an innovator in the practical application of high intensity training […]
The anabolic window
In bodybuilding, there is a certain theory (called the anabolic window), where consuming protein within a 30 minute window post workout, in the form of a protein shake, will increase the effectiveness of muscle growth and muscle mass increase because of an increase in muscle protein synthesis. In this article, we explore this theory, the […]
Should you use a protein shake before or after your workout?
In searching for complete optimal nutrient timing there is an age old question in bodybuilding. Should you use a protein shake before or after your workout? Well in this article we’re going to discuss the pros and cons and provide our opinion of what is the best time for you to use protein shakes, and […]
What are the short term effects of exercise?
What are the short term effects of exercise? We all know that we should exercise. Exercising has many key benefits, both short term and long term. In this article we’re going to discuss what the short term effects of exercise are and how they can positively impact both body and mind. But to start with […]
The Most Effective Science Based Shoulder Workouts
The Most Effective Science Based Shoulder Workouts One of the most visible parts to an outstanding physique is round boulder shoulders. We’re going to tell you the most effective (per EMG activity) and anatomically best exercise to craft the best shoulder workouts for you. We’ll also cover how to programme them, exercise selection, resistance profiles […]
