Mike Samuels

Mike Samuels is a UK-based personal trainer, diet coach, writer, sports massage therapist and corrective exercise specialist. He has a Level 3 Personal Trainer certification from premier Global UK and accreditation as a Precision Nutrition Diet Coach. He has written for Livestrong.com, EliteFTS.com, BuiltFit.com and Kettlebell Inc. Visit his website at mikesamuelspersonaltraining.co.uk.

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5 Simple Muscle-Building Nutrition Tips

May 6, 2013 | Mike Samuels

Muscle isn't easy to come by, especially if you're a naturally skinny guy with the metabolism of a hummingbird in flight. Try as you might, those twiggy arms of yours never develop into full-grown sleeve cannons; your legs look like...

3 Simple Steps to Build Muscle Fast

March 1, 2013 | Mike Samuels

You don't have to be a wannabe bodybuilder to desire instantaneous results. We've all dealt with the frustration that stems from working our butts off bench pressing, squatting and curling for gains that seem nonexistent. Building muscle is a slow process. It...

The Truth About Post-Workout Carbs

January 8, 2013 | Mike Samuels

Debate rages on in the nutrition world over the best type of diet for athletes. However, one thing that is universally agreed upon is that consuming carbs post-workout is critical for supercharging your results. Carbs are a much-maligned macronutrient, often blamed...

The Big 3 for Losing Belly Fat

November 22, 2012 | Mike Samuels

If you want to be taken seriously as an athlete, you need to lose that flabby potbelly protruding over the top of your uniform. The extra weight you're carrying impacts your health and hinders your athletic performance. So how can...

4 Easy Steps for Skinny Athletes to Build Muscle Faster

November 4, 2012 | Mike Samuels

Locker room nicknames like "chicken legs" or "twiggy" got you down? Wondering if it's possible to build muscle faster? It's the eternal question of hard working gym-goers everywhere. Sure, there's something to be said for being patient and doing it the...

Special Considerations for Vegetarian Athletes

October 12, 2012 | Mike Samuels

It's an age-old question—can you succeed in sports while following a vegetarian diet? Many athletes, such as Joe Namath, Martina Navratilova, Carl Lewis and Robert Paris, have had success with vegetarian diets, proving that it can sustain elite performance (with...

3 Tips to Burst Through Your Bench Press Plateau

August 28, 2012 | Mike Samuels

If the Squat is the king of lower-body exercises, then the Bench Press also deserves a royal title when it comes to the upper body. Whether you're an athlete, a bodybuilder or a weekend warrior, everyone gets a sense of satisfaction...

Understand Pre-Workout Nutrition to Fuel Awesome Workouts

August 3, 2012 | Mike Samuels

For athletes, good nutrition is always important. However, healthy eating plays its most vital role before training sessions. Pre-workout meals can make or break you. Eat junk and you'll perform badly. Eat well and you'll see results. Power Up With Protein ...

Best Supplements for Your Workout

May 22, 2012 | Mike Samuels

From high school to the pros, athletes-in-training are on the lookout for the best workout supplements to boost their performance. Once an athlete has trained for a few years, built up an impressive physique and is no longer generally regarded...

Build Muscle With These Three Steps

April 30, 2012 | Mike Samuels

If there's one thing every athlete wants to know, it's the secret of how to build muscle. But here's the truth—there are no secrets. The key to building muscle is hard work, dedication and consistency. Without these, you'll get nowhere. However,...

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