Testosterone is not only one of the most critical factors in bodybuilding, but it is also an important factor in the human body’s functioning. It is, in fact, one of the most important tools in the body to help it grow, and repair back from setbacks. Thus it is the favorite among men who are […]
We’re mid-way through November and you may notice a lot of men who are typically clean shaven ditching their grooming routines. If you’re wondering what’s up with the increase in facial hair, the answer is Movember. Movember is an annual event that takes place during the month of November and involves the growing of mustaches […]
It was recently announced that Australian researchers started the world’s first study that aims to help men lose weight and prevent diabetes by giving them testosterone. So the question is ‘what are the advantages of taking testosterone and can we get fit and lose fat without taking testosterone? Testosterone does a lot of different things […]
TestThis is obviously a common question among both the gym rats and even among regular men at home. This is because testosterone is a hormone that has its benefits relevant in virtually every facet of a man’s life. Testosterone, What is it? Testosterone is the primary male sex hormone produced in men, though produced also […]
Cancer, it’s a word that none of us ever want to hear, yet also a word, and more importantly, a disease, which will have affected all of us in some way or the other. There are multiple different types of cancer, and when it comes to common ones, especially in men, unfortunately prostate cancer is […]
When a man begins to experience symptoms including loss of sex drive, depressed moods, lack of concentration, memory loss, and erectile dysfunction; low testosterone levels are generally to blame and it is suggested that your testosterone levels be tested as soon as possible to determine the direct causes of your symptoms. Top 8 Ways to […]
You may be aware of the fact that your own personal production of testosterone can have a huge impact on the amount of muscle you can build. Research shows that the daily production of testosterone is decreasing every day after the age of 40 but there are many other reasons why your testosterone could be […]
Is low T dragging you down? It’s a fact that men’s testosterone levels gradually drop about 1% to 2% a year after you hit age 40. But more and more men are experiencing larger drops than normal for their age. Since testosterone is what gives males their manly characteristics like facial hair, deepened voice and […]
When people talk about general health and well-being, one word you tend to hear on a pretty regular basis is cholesterol. Cholesterol is a unique substance that people don’t seem to know as much about as they should, and it’s actually also directly linked to other hormones in the body, including testosterone. Can reducing your […]
When it comes to overall manliness, it’s widely considered that those with higher levels of testosterone, are generally considered to be the most manly and alpha-type males, if you will. Is Aveed a New Hope for testosterone lacking males? Testosterone is the dominant male sexual hormone that is responsible for bone density, hair growth and […]
At a certain age, testosterone levels in men begin to drop and this leads to other unexpected or unwanted symptoms that cause major problems. There are synthetic hormones available but recent research has shown that these replacement therapies may not be safe. The Facts you need to know about Testosterone Therapy Some believe that testosterone […]
Workouts for men over 50 – Remaining fit is a choice no matter your age. However, as you get older it is important to customize your workout plan and make adjustments to your changing body. After a certain age, life slows down, and age related muscle loss, called sarcopenia, kicks in. According to research studies […]
If you are struggling to find the perfect leg workouts for your leg day, fret no more! Even though you might want to get started with leg workouts for making your legs stronger and more defined, there are a bunch of benefits that come with doing leg exercises. It boosts the metabolism as leg muscles […]
Did you know that running a marathon not only makes you exceptionally fit but also makes you aware of your social responsibility? Marathon running comes with its own perks and has a more significant positive impact on your body. It is important for your first one to train with someone who has experience or a […]
Is 40 really the new 25? There are thousands of articles about women over 40, but what about 40 year old men? Men just get better, right? After all, there is scientific proof that intellectual production peaks in your 40s. If you are going to win a Nobel Prize, your major research work is done in your 40s. […]
Veganism is not news to anyone, and the same applies to vegan gains (aka vegan muscle gain). Not only it is ethically and environmentally more responsible, but it is also extremely beneficial for health. Many people have documented and claimed how the vegan diet has brought in a considerable wave of change into their lives. […]
We are living in an era which requires an app for everything. Whether to order a cab or shop for groceries, and fitness apps are not far behind. There are a variety of apps available which can help you in this tedious love/hate that one has with fitness. They act as a personal trainer who […]
In the winter season, everyone likes to have comfort food in order to deal with the cold. Most people prefer hot delicacies to feel warm and cozy. In fact, comfort food helps to satisfy your mind and body as well as warm-up you. Everyone has their favorite dishes as comfort food and it may differ […]
Testicular Cancer is one of the most common cancer types for which young guys test positive. Men in the age group of 20-40 are more likely to develop it and often discover it on their own. The statistics hint that testicular cancer strikes at least one in 270 American men once in their life. This […]
Eating proper is an important component of healthy muscle building. In fact, eating healthy is the crux of a fit healthy body. A proper diet comprises of all the necessary nutrients and minerals. However, many remain unsure about what to eat for dinner? What must the meal comprise of? Whether it will provide good health […]
The right exercises are essential for building muscle strength. In fact, the very reason for hitting the gym is the desire of becoming stronger and bigger. Spending 5 to 7 hours on average at the gym, pulling and pushing presses is not the only essentials. However, a balanced exercise which concentrates on every muscle fiber and […]
You may have already heard of something called caffeine nap but was probably wondering how is it even a thing? Especially since placing coffee and a nap together sounds contrary to most expectations. You may be imagining how caffeine nap could be effective and for how long should you consider to doze off. Turns out this […]
You all wondered at least once in our life: do carbs make you fat? It doesn’t matter if you are new in the dieting game or have been maintaining a healthy diet for long. It will come as no surprise that carbohydrates have earned a bad reputation as ‘fat food’ somewhere along the line. Magazine […]
Beta-ecdysterone is a compound that we extract from certain plants, some animals that live in water, and insects. Its structure is similar to that of anabolic steroids such as the hormone testosterone. Alongside three other compounds, beta-ecdysterone is part of a category of compounds that have been studied extensively for their biological effects. Now, what’s […]
Arnold Schwarzenegger is still in good physcial condition today and there is a very good reason why. When science was saying that we had to eat meat three times a day to lose fat and gain muscle Arnold and other bodybuilders were the first to realize that nature could make foods a lot more digestible […]
Over the past few decades there’s been a lot of back and forth on the questions, are eggs healthy? Can they be part of a healthy diet? Is it acceptable to eat them on a daily basis? One day you hear eggs are bad for you; don’t eat them. The next you hear they’re packed with nutrients that no one […]
This coming November, America has a new presidential election. But have you ever wondered how it works exactly? this is politics for beginners. Who are you actually voting for when you select a candidate? What are the basic facts about American politics that determine who wins and who loses? Politics for Beginners, What you need […]
A healthy sex drive is the end all be all of pleasures for most men. We look forward to sex when we are in a committed relationship and we search for it constantly when we are not. But what happens when a man loses his desire to get intimate with the opposite sex? What factors […]
Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a medical condition where a man is unable to get or maintain an erection for any significant period of time. For many men this can be an embarrassing and shocking moment that leaves you feeling like less of a man for being unable to pleasure yourself or your partner. The thing […]
As guys, we often indulge in a kind of manly denial when it comes to our age. We tend to think we’ll always be as healthy, strong and capable as we are right now. We also tend to minimize the little shifts in our bodies that tell us otherwise. Unfortunately, the cold hard truth is […]
Research shows that as many as 50% of all men suffer from ‘Man Boobs’ at some point in their lives. We will briefly examine the two different kinds of man boobs and how to get rid of them. Please note that the identification of the specific type of ‘man boobs’ you have is the most […]
Ah, the infamous five o’clock shadow shave. This short beard stubble along the chin and face has been the staple of action movie stars and tough guys everywhere. If it isn’t being sported by muscular actors or powerful men with female libido-inducing qualities, then it is held by some of the most powerful men in […]
Does low energy and fighting fatigue seem to be a daily struggle? A long-standing theory has recently resurfaced regarding that not-just-tired feeling. Undoubtedly, you know it well, that exhausted fatigue feeling that sweeps over both body and mind. Coffee is powerless against it. Even additional sleep seems to barely make a dent in the constant sluggish, foggy, […]
The first time one gets to touch someone intimately is always invigorating. New couples have lots of fun and excitement when it comes to sex. The “honeymoon” period, as they call it, is one of the best stages in a relationship. It’s all roses, chocolates and sex full of pleasure. However, when the phase ends, […]
Looking to beef up your pec muscles? The pectoral muscle group are observed to be large set of muscles which require the use of both upper and lower chest exercises to enhance their overall mass and strength. Most fitness trainers located at quite a few of the local gyms will generally dedicate at least one […]
Your body’s health is one of the most important things that you should be paying attention to whether you are 20 years old or 65 years old. One of the best ways you can improve your health is by eating the right foods that help to do everything from boosting your immunity to helping to […]
In the confines of a committed relationship, sex often gets a good-yet-bad rap. Yes, those in the relationship are more likely to tell you their sex lives are about emotional connection and intimacy; but they’re also likely to tell you that sex doesn’t live up to their expectations sometimes. Top ways to have more sex […]
We will be briefly discussing the healthy and good fats that every weight trainer needs to include in his diet if you want to continue gaining muscle and produce the required testosterone to do so. The first of these good fats are Omega III fatty acids which are known as essential fatty acids. Men’s Guide […]
The question of high intensity vs. high volume lifting has been a recurring topic for debate between fitness professionals within the industry for a number of years. There has been the age old belief that, the heavier the weights lifted, the more muscle mass a person will gain. The high intensity vs. high volume lifting […]
Functional training is the practice of training your body in the gym to be better suited for real life actions that require strength. Quite often when we are performing traditional weight training on a regular basis we are targeting “glory muscles” for their aesthetics as opposed to building functional strength. The major issue is that […]
Ever been dieting or just eating healthily and exercising regularly for a good few weeks, or even months? How about while you were doing so well, yet you suddenly went through a rather stressful point in your life? How did you react? If you’re like most people, you got in from a stressful day, said […]
When it comes to your health, everyone is telling you about the latest health supplement fad. But there are some nutrients that it’s just too hard to obtain naturally without eating vast amounts of food. So here are 10 simple health supplements your body needs regularly. 1. Vitamin C Surprisingly, over half of all men […]
To many people in today’s fitness industry, the coveted goals have been rooted in their dreams of improving muscle mass and core strength. Not only have many exercise enthusiasts been motivated by pure buff and cosmetic looks but also for health reasons as well. A popular method to enhance the ability to increase the muscle […]
If you walk into most gyms, you’ll almost certainly be greeted several people cranking out as many dumbbell curls in front of the mirror as is humanly possible. You’ll probably see a few people bench pressing, hitting their backs on the lat pull-down machine etc. How often should you be training your legs What you […]
Even if you have never seen your abs before you will be able to finally see them if you are prepared to do the necessary steps that will enable you to finally uncover your abs. If you are able to stand up straight then you have a set of abs that can be shown if you […]
When it comes to getting the perfect physique there are a ton of different strategies that one can pursue. You can try different set patterns, reps, weights, machines, cables, and an infinite number of variable adjustments. Incorporate these few of these natural bodybuilding exercises to your workout to see results fast. However, you don’t have […]
If you’re familiar with your health and fitness, there’s a very strong chance that you’ll have heard people speaking about the benefits of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants countless times in the past, and for good reason too. Try these Antioxidants for muscle growth Antioxidants in particular have been renowned for their anti-carcinogenic properties as they […]
If you are a man who is suffering from a chronic injury, your sex life may have suffered as well. However, you should know that it doesn’t have to be that way! There are different ways that you can make it more comfortable and enjoyable. Here are some ways for both you and your partner […]
Not only is sex good for your heart but it’s great for your overall well being and mood. Regular exercise has been proven to boost testosterone, increase blood flow, improve flexibility and get you more in the mood to get busy. If you are like most men you really don’t care about the “health” reasons […]
Despite what many of us would like to believe, or despite what many of us would tell our friends anyway, as we grow older, many of us will experience some form of sexual problem or dysfunction in one way or another. Erectile dysfunction, impotency, a low sperm count, infertility, a decreased libido, an increased libido, […]
If you wish to remain feeling and looking young then you should start with your diet. If believe in the saying you are what you eat than you already know the importance at healthy die makes to keep your appearance up. Here are a look at five anti-aging foods that can help you look 10 years […]
Almost everyone has had to deal with skin blemishes at one time or another. (Those of you who haven’t, rest assured that the rest of us envy you.) And while acne does indeed peak for most people, especially men, during puberty, it’s not the only time it will ever appear. The reality is that acne […]
Let’s face it, the weight room is fueled by testosterone and guys who want to be the best at what they do. Some men who lift can ignore what others are doing but others can be very observant of people’s progress; this sometimes leads to jealousy and a hindrance to your workout- but only if […]
In previous issues, we’ve discussed the merits of going gray gracefully and various hair preservation methods… but, like many things in life, when it comes to saving your hair from hair loss – timing is everything. How to deal with hair loss Topical treatments, for example, require extended prolonged use to react with the hair […]
What do champagne, chocolate, strawberries, honey and whipped cream all have in common? They’re aphrodisiacs that we often associate with sex. But why do our brains work like that? It’s not like we get all tingly at the sight of pretzels. What makes some foods more sexy than others? It can be as simple as […]
Getting buff for some men have always been much more difficult to achieve than others. Such men are generally referred to as “hardgainers.” Being a hardgainer however does not mean that you should stop chasing your goals of acquiring the perfect physique, nor is it a life sentence filled with frustrating workouts that never seem […]
Creatine does not add muscle directly like testosterone of HGH do but it certainly helps you to gain more muscle by allowing you use more energy in your workout. As we all know intensity is everything when it comes to building muscle at a regular rate. Facts on Creatine and Muscle Gain What creatine does […]
It’s a cruel reality that libido in men decreases with age. Just think back to your teenage days when you were full of testosterone and hormones and didn’t have the time an opportunity to put them all to good use. Truth is as men age testosterone steadily decreases and life gets busy and stressful all […]
A lot of men will chalk it up to “just getting older” but in reality, there is a noticeable physiological change that occurs in men between the ages of 35 and 55 that some have named male menopause. Is male menopause real? The reason this shift in hormones and bodily function doesn’t get as much […]
In today’s world, it is not just elite athletes who use Anabolic Steroids. In fact, an extremely wide range of individuals from many different occupations and backgrounds use steroids recreationally for cosmetic purposes. The Dangers of Recreation Steroid Use For many young men (and many older men as well) the prevalence of attractive, muscular and […]
Serious athletes will tell you that there is simply no way to substitute doing squats. Those who are regular squatters seem to be very passionate about this and will often insist over and over that no exercise can compare to the squat when it comes to lifting for your legs. Looking for a substitute for […]
For decades now, women have shouldered the lion’s share of the responsibility regarding birth control. Sure, respectable men always wear condoms, but they’ve got a failure rate of up to 15%. Birth Control for men, finally the answer to our prayers? Unplanned Pregnancy That means even when used correctly, up to 15 out of every […]
Ever heard people talking about how “a good night’s sleep can solve most things”? If you have then you probably know that a good night’s sleep can make a world of difference when it comes to helping to improve the way you feel the following day. Sleep is absolutely vital and if we don’t get […]
It is an undeniable fact that all men want more muscles and a greater physique. We should all know by now that’s never going to be possible if our bodies are covered in layers of fat notoriously renown for hiding those wonderfully toned muscles. Muscle Building Strategies to take you to the next level Sadly, […]
When it comes to our health and general well-being, we obviously need to ensure that we take the best possible care of ourselves, and ensure that we do all what we can to live as healthy a life as possible. As well as taking measures in order to prevent us from becoming ill, or for […]
Many of you have in your quest for perfect health and physique have undoubtedly had to struggle with the numerous contradicting advice of your friends, so called fitness experts, and the dreaded self-proclaimed bodybuilding television ads offering you the total body physique of a lifetime. Never before has one industry been riddled with countless recommendations […]
Let’s face it, as men, for many of us, our bodies are things which we take pride in, and that we look to improve upon whenever we possibly can. When it comes to an embarrassing physique, it’s probably safe to say that man boobs, or ‘moobs’ as they’re sometimes referred to as, are up there […]
When it comes to exercising and keeping fit, as men, we tend to favor slightly more primal and even prehistoric methods of training, as opposed to simply sitting on an exercise bike for several hours at a time. Now, why we seem to prefer training in this way, who knows? Maybe it is hardwired into […]
Bodybuilders and powerlifters are often taught to focus their training workout on performing a number of exercises aimed at isolating various muscle groups. These muscle grous include leg extensions, and pectoral flyes to build their muscles. How to steer clear of these muscle building miscues However exercises such as the squat and bench press have […]
If you’ve ever experienced performance anxiety you’re not alone. Millions of men all over the world have had at least one incident of failing to “rise” to the occasion. Do you suffer from performance anxiety? However, when a lack of arousal or lack of erection becomes a recurring incident, there’s one of two possibilities at […]
The Upper and Lower body split training has often been referred to by many within the fitness industry as one of the most credible forms of training performed within a single workout session. What is Split Training? The typical upper and lower split training session generally requires the person training to focus on a series […]
For men, libido and sex drive in general, can often be something which could potentially cause them a certain amount of embarrassment and anxiety. Sure, when things are going well, then it’s absolutely great, but there are unfortunately certain factors that must be taken into consideration, when discussing libido and sex drive as a whole. […]
Every man wants to last and to have the strongest erection possible during sex but many guys suffer from less than desirable erections. Most guys put their confidence and their self-worth into the same equation and expect their bodies to be at peak performance levels at all times. But is that realistic? Probably not. However, […]
No two women are exactly alike, and neither are their tell-tale signs of interest. Whether you are single or in a relationship it can be a complicated process guessing if a woman wants to have sex with you. Fortunately, there are a few signs that are a dead giveaway regardless of who you are dating […]
MMA is brutal, tough and one of the fastest growing sports in US. With all of that muscle and testosterone what better to break up the action than sexy women prancing around between rounds? Let’s take a look at the hottest MMA ring girls to have ever donned those skimpy outfits. 1. Arianny Celeste This […]
Every guy wants to be bigger, longer, and fuller than any guy standing next to him. No dude wants to feel like he is less than desirable because the size of his penis doesn’t match up to other guys before him. Marketers and businesses are aware of this fear. To help us quell it, while […]
It’s a fact of life for men. As you age, sex just isn’t as exciting of a prospect as it used to be. That doesn’t mean that once a guy hits a certain age, he just stops caring about sex. But most men who are in their 60s and 70s see the libido and aging […]
Sexual health problems can seriously hinder the wellbeing of any man, yet most find it uncomfortable to talk to their doctor about issues of this nature. Other men think that the problems in their sexual health such as decreased sexual desire, male infertility, and prostate issues are normal part of the aging process and don’t […]
The drug cloud hangs over Major League Baseball once again. Alex (A-Rod) Rodriguez is the biggest name in a performance-enhancing drug scandal that includes 20 players, each of whom might be suspended by MLB. The investigation centers around a Miami-area clinic, the now-defunct Biogenesis of America owned by Tony Bosch. Bosch met with MLB officials […]
If a couple is having trouble conceiving, it would be unfair to automatically blame the woman. The fact is that it is just as likely for the male to be infertile as it is for the female to be. In fact, in about 20 percent of cases, both mates have issues contributing to inability to […]
As you are reading this, there are thousands of men across the world in the proverbial doghouse as of the moment. More often than not, it is more than simply “her time of the month”. Just like the tales of old, they were caught with their pants down by their lady. That’s right – they […]
I’ve mentioned in previous blogs how important it is to stay relatively lean in the off- season – for a variety of reasons. One of the major ones (to me) is that you don’t have to work excessively hard from day one of contest prep. You can sort of coast into it. It took me […]
Right around age 30 or 40, a good number of men start to feel “off their games” in some way. They may notice themselves exhausted all the time, snapping at co-workers or loved ones over the littlest issues, or losing interest in things they previously loved like sports or sex. While it is a natural […]