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  • Strength, Bodyweight and Conditioning

    Q: Your physique is amazing, and you’re at a level where people dream to be. Plus, you’re natural, and so am...

    John HansenJuly 3, 2011
  • Curb Carbs to Foil Fat

    Most bodybuilders reduce carb intake when they’re trying to get lean. Some bring their carbs down to almost zero, while others...

    Butch LebowitzMay 18, 2011
  • Protein for Fat Loss and Muscle Maintenance

    In fat cells leucine aids in the release of leptin, which turns off the hunger sensation.

    Jerry BrainumMay 16, 2011
  • Muscle-Building and Fat-Burning Answers From Two Top Researchers

    From Featured Story: The Science of Bodybuilding Part 1 You probably know of Gabriel J. Wilson, M.S., CSCS, and his brother...

    Iron Man MagazineApril 28, 2011
  • Eicosapentaenoic Acid

    Over the long haul, taking these anti-inflammatory fats not only will contribute to better health but may even improve body composition....

    Jose Antonio, Ph.D.March 25, 2011
  • High-Fructose Corn Syrup Snafus

    The safe bet is to read labels and avoid high-fructose corn syrup as much as possible.

    Butch LebowitzMarch 13, 2011
  • HCG Diet: Losing That Last 10 Pounds

    Q: I’m not overweight, but I’m not as lean as I know I can be. I’ve been training regularly and eating...

    Dave GoodinJanuary 5, 2011
  • Fat-Dissolving Injections

    On April 7, 2010, the United States Food and Drug Administration sent warning letters to six spas that offered “fat-melting injections.”...

    Jerry BrainumJanuary 2, 2011
  • Fiber Up to Lean Down

    “More energy (calories) is spent digesting and absorbing high-fiber foods. In fact, if you increase your fiber intake to 35 grams...

    George Redmon, Ph.D., N.D.December 18, 2010
  • Science Is Not Infallible

    Without thinking that through, your first impulse might be to conclude that a high-fat diet will interfere with gains made through...

    Jerry BrainumOctober 31, 2010
  • Egg-cellent Protein for Muscle and Health

    We know that egg yolk contains two very important carotenoids—lutein and zeaxanthin—both of which have been shown to be great for...

    Jose Antonio, Ph.D.October 28, 2010
  • Gut Away With HCA

    Hydroxycitric acid is an extract from the Garcinia cambogia fruit, and it’s been touted as a fat-loss aid. Researchers tested it...

    Becky HolmanSeptember 13, 2010
  • Max Out Fat Loss

    The subjects underwent bodyfat testing, and only those who exercised at least four times a week showed significant bodyfat loss

    Jerry BrainumAugust 8, 2010
  • Fat-to-Muscle Reshuffle

    Conjugated linoleic acid is known as the fat that makes you thin. Studied extensively at the University of Wisconsin’s Food Research...

    George Redmon, Ph.D., N.D.July 30, 2010
  • Put Your Protein Where Your Mouth Is

    The researchers concluded that timing protein intake may be a simple and effective strategy for increasing energy expenditure. Furthermore, increasing resting...

    Jose Antonio, Ph.D.June 27, 2010