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  • Choosing The Right Protein Powder

    One of the most popular supplements in the bodybuilding world is protein. Even if you don’t “fitness” much you’ve probably heard...

    Sharon OrtigasApril 12, 2015
  • How To Count Macros (Part 3)

    WHY ARE MACROS IMPORTANT? 
#1. You’ll know what you’re eating. Do you just eat less to lose weight? How much less?...

    Sharon OrtigasApril 7, 2015
  • Flat-Bread Crunchy Crisps

    If it’s one thing I crave and miss a lot when I’m eating cleanly to maintain a lean physique, it’s munching...

    Iron Man MagazineApril 7, 2015
  • How To Beat Cravings

    We all have cravings right? When we are dieting, they are even more apparent. Why does our brain immediately want us...

    Sharon OrtigasApril 3, 2015
  • How To Count Macros (Part 1)

    COMPREHENSIVE INTRO ON COUNTING MACROS I was asked this question the other day by a client of mine… “What is the...

    Sharon OrtigasMarch 31, 2015
  • Simple Protein Pancake Recipe

    I don’t know about you, but I LOVE filling my breakfast macros with some sort of protein pancake. Whether I make...

    Sharon OrtigasMarch 30, 2015
  • Chicken-Lickin’ Good!

    This is a staple meal in our home, especially after a beastly leg or back workout. It’s healthful and full of...

    Iron Man MagazineMarch 28, 2015
  • Flexible Dieting – Why It Works

    You’ve likely heard of IIFYM, or “if it fits your macros”, right? Well, if not, you’re in for a treat. Also...

    Sharon OrtigasMarch 26, 2015
  • Supplement Tidbits

    Quick Thoughts on Supplements I’m frequently asked about what supplements I take. In the next couple of weeks I’ll discuss some...

    Sharon OrtigasMarch 26, 2015
  • Good Immune System, Better Gains

    There’s no question that if your immune system is compromised, your muscle gains will be too. That’s especially true as people...

    Steve HolmanMarch 26, 2015
  • How To Boost Your Metabolic Rate

    I’ll tell you one thing, and that is, steady state-low intensity cardio will NOT increase your metabolic rate. Quite the opposite...

    Sharon OrtigasMarch 21, 2015
  • Meal Frequency – How Many Times Should You Eat Per Day?

    You know what I am going to touch on in this blog, just from reading the title, right? We’ve been told...

    Sharon OrtigasMarch 17, 2015
  • Message From The Author: Dave Dreas

    This will be the first of an endless blog roll of quality fitness information so I figured I would start out with a...

    Sharon OrtigasMarch 11, 2015
  • Preworkout Pump

    While caffeine has historically been a go-to for many—it works and is cheap—a number of preworkout products contain nitric oxide precursors...

    Iron Man MagazineFebruary 27, 2015
  • The Most Underrated Supplement

    Many bodybuilders realize that an excess of the stress hormone cortisol can cause the body to cannibalize muscle tissue. Studies done...

    Steve HolmanFebruary 26, 2015