Lean Muscle
Get Stronger With Branched-Chain Amino Acids
What They Are Amino acids are the building blocks of protein, and branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs)—leucine, isoleucine and valine—are the most chemically complete type. The body does not make them [...]
How Protein Makes Muscles Bigger
Everyone is talking about protein, and rightfully so. It's one of the keys to building muscle. Yet, despite its popularity, most people don't fully understand the process. It's time to [...]
A Simple Training Approach to Build Muscle
Building muscle can seem like a daunting task for a lot of athletes. For those who have a naturally skinny frame, putting on weight can be just as hard as [...]
San Francisco Giants' Mota Suspended for 100 Games
San Francisco Giants relievers Guillermo Mota has been suspended after testing positive for performance-enhancing drugs. He will sit out 100 games, starting May 8. The drug found in his system, [...]
Taste Test: Hearty Soup Reviews
Winter means snow and freezing temps for athletes in northern parts of the country. What better way to warm up than with a bowl of hot soup? A healthy soup [...]
Ask the Experts: How Can I Gain Weight?
Q: What is the best way to gain weight? A: To gain weight, you need to take in more calories than you burn on a daily basis. However, the biggest [...]
Why Female Athletes Should Make Protein a Part of Their Diet
Many female athletes believe that if they consume large servings of protein, they'll bulk up. And since most female athletes want a slim appearance—rather than the big muscles sported by [...]
Track Your Nutrition With the Food Plate
Last week, the USDA announced it is replacing the Food Pyramid with the Food Plate. The Pyramid had been the primary source of general nutritional guidelines for nearly 20 years. [...]
Drink Muscle-Building Chocolate Milk and Join Team Refuel
Meet Team Refuel: NBA superstar Chris Bosh, Olympic athlete Apolo Ohno and University of Minnesota hockey strength coach Cal Dietz [one of STACK's coaches] top the list. Team Refuel is [...]
Improving Speed With UGA Tennis
In the “image is everything” world of tennis, hitting the weights instead of fuzzy balls may seem uncouth, especially if you’re afraid of looking heavy in your skirt or shorts. [...]