Can the Whole30® diet work for you? The Ripped Dude has the details on the eating plan that has the fitness world buzzing!
December 03, 2020
•3 min read
The holiday season sometimes seems like a plot to have us gaining the girth of Santa Claus in just a few short weeks. Try these tips for keeping the weight gain in check, and start the new year one step ahead!
November 10, 2020
•3 min read
Protein is not just for growth phases, it's just as critical when you're injured and aren't training or are training less. Here's why.
June 03, 2020
•3 min read
Give that shaker bottle a rest. Work these protein hacks into your routine to wake up your taste buds and hit your nutrition targets.
May 07, 2020
•3 min read
What you add to your protein shake can be just as important as the protein powder itself. Shake things up with these health-boosting ingredients and take your post-workout nutrition to the next level.
February 24, 2020
•4 min read
Trying to lose weight can be intimidating, but the reward is worth it. Use these tips to help you get started on your weight-loss journey the right way!
February 20, 2020
•4 min read
Believe it or not, it's definitely possible to gain lean body mass while on the super-low-carb ketogenic diet. But it won't happen by accident! Here's what you need to do.
January 24, 2020
•4 min read
Confused about how calorie calculators work? Here's a step-by-step guide to determining how much food you need to lose, gain, or maintain weight!
January 21, 2020
•7 min read
Even if you're healthy and fit, the holidays should come with a signpost: Unwanted Pounds May Lie Ahead. Here's how to avoid that fate while still having fun.
December 05, 2019
•3 min read
Even for huge dudes, there are right ways and wrong ways to approach holiday feasts. Learn the Animals' strategies for clean bulking and enjoying the season.
November 27, 2019
•7 min read
You may not be able to lose fat and gain muscle at the same time, but cutting calories doesn't have to mean losing all the muscle you've built during your bulking phase!
October 01, 2019
•7 min read
Bananas get a bad rap from a lot of fitness fans. Although sugary, this tropical fruit provides some seriously positive health benefits.
August 26, 2019
•4 min read
Ladies, are you confused by the clutter of information out there about the protein in your diet? Bill Campbell, Ph.D., from the ISSN lays out the scientific reasoning for why women should increase their daily uptake of this muscle-building macronutrient.
August 23, 2019
•2 min read
Even if you've waded through the information glut about gaining size, you're probably still wondering what the best food choices truly are. Pro bodybuilder Evan Centopani cuts the confusion with his favorite mass-building foods.
August 09, 2019
•6 min read
Lose weight without the angst! Three top NutraBio athletes offer their best advice on navigating the challenges of staying sane while training and dieting.
August 02, 2019
•5 min read
Are you struggling with chronic GI inflammation? Skipping the inflammatory stuff and sticking with anti-inflammatory foods like these could help.
June 21, 2019
•3 min read
Meal plans sound good on paper, and they work for a while, but before you commit to a cookie-cutter list of foods, here's a better option: flexible dieting for results that stick!
April 24, 2019
•5 min read
During his 30-year career as an IFBB pro, Stan Efferding learned to optimize nutrition for maximum performance. Now he's using these same lessons to help top-level athletes gain strength and muscle for competition, performance, and optimal health.
April 18, 2019
•5 min read
If you've been struggling to stick to a diet 24/7, maybe the reason is because you shouldn't have to! New research demonstrates a new paradigm for dieting success, and a great way to spend your weekend.
April 09, 2019
•4 min read
"Weight gain" and "weight loss" tend to dominate fitness and nutrition conversations. But what if you wantâor your sport demandsâthat the number on the scale doesnât change all that much? Doug Kalman, PhD, RD, a researcher and dietician who has also competed in boxing, talks with Nick and gives him a no-BS lesson about how to eat for maximum strength gains and body re-composition. Listen up if you participate in a weight-classed sport, or just want to change your body without having to buy a whole new wardrobe!
March 20, 2019
•47 min read
The best exercise to gain weight is strength training, hands down. Find the best training tips and exercise programs to put on weight and muscle.
March 20, 2019
•2 min read
If you do all the little things right, you'll gain weight faster and more easily. Follow these weight gain tips to the letter, especially if you're not seeing the gains you want yet.
March 20, 2019
•4 min read
Here are the best foods for quality weight gain. Plus, how to make your own weight gainer shakes and how to schedule meals for optimum gains.
March 20, 2019
•2 min read
Having trouble gaining weight? It's possible you're not getting the right nutrients. These are the best supplements to support your mass gain goals.
March 20, 2019
•2 min read
To gain weight effectively, with the most muscle and the least fat, it's important to eat the right amount of each macronutrient: protein, fat, and carbs. Here are your guidelines.
March 20, 2019
•2 min read
If you're baffled as to why your weight-loss or muscle-gain plans never seem to come to fruition, IFBB pro bodybuilder, registered dietitian, and Universal-sponsored athlete Chris Tuttle may have the answer you're looking for.
January 10, 2019
•4 min read
Out of all the useful guides, workouts, and other articles we published this year, our readers loved these ones the most.
September 17, 2018
•1 min read
If you're concerned about your blood sugar level getting too high (and have cut down on carbs to keep it low) some new research will be nothing but good news.
September 14, 2018
•4 min read
Registered dieticians Douglas Kalman, Ph.D., and Susan Hewlings, Ph.D., pull up to the table to discuss what they ate for breakfast, how the rest of us should navigate the perils of mealtime, and their new course on Bodybuilding.com BodyFit Elite: Bodybuilding.com's Foundations of Fitness Nutrition.
August 20, 2018
•39 min read
Before you change anything in your diet, watch this video series! Build the knowledge base you need to achieve any athletic or physique goal.
August 20, 2018
•5 min read
Bro, do you even juice fast? Instead of jumping on the latest total-diet-overhaul craze, press reset and give your guts a break while enjoying the garden's full bounty. Step aside, lemon and cayenne!
June 08, 2018
•6 min read
The road to hell is paved with good intentions, right? In the battle to lose weight, any one of these common errors could be your undoing.
May 15, 2018
•5 min read
When Evan Centopani visited Dubai on behalf of Animal, he didn't know what to expect, especially diet-wise. What he found was a feast fit for any bodybuilder.
March 19, 2018
•2 min read
