Muscle Mass
You’re Doing It Wrong: Exercise Tempo
Warning: The workouts included in this article will not make you look cool or impress your friends… Yet. I've had it with everyone trying to improve...
Diet for Wrestlers: 5 Tips to Lose Weight Safely
Five Tips for Weight-Cutting Wrestlers I stepped on the scale exhaustedly at the end of day one of the grueling two-day state wrestling tournament. The...
Quickly Build Muscle for Football
When you are playing football, you aren't just playing a contact sport; you are playing a collision sport. Testing on the impact forces of hits in...
How Should In-Season Nutrition Differ From Off-Season Nutrition?
Senior principal scientist of the Gatorade Sports Science Institute Dr. Kim Stein answers your questions about how to eat, drink and play your best. Q: Should the foods I eat [...]
Ask the Experts: How Can I Increase My Metabolism?
Q: How can I increase my metabolism? A: It’s frustrating to see some people consistently eating massive amounts of food without gaining a pound. You know for sure that if [...]
How to Prepare for Basic Training
Basic training (BT) places extreme physical demands on your body and mind to prepare you for the battlefield. You are constantly physically active—jogging, running and ruck marching for what seems [...]
Myth Busted: Why Women Need to Strength Train
I often hear from women that they stick to cardio and avoid weight training because they don’t want to get bulky or look like a bodybuilder. But a lot of [...]
Safe Muscle-Building Supplements That Actually Work—And a Couple That Don’t
Deciding what supplement to take can be a tall task. Companies are constantly marketing their latest muscle-building "breakthrough" product, which may sound tempting. But don't be fooled. Only a few [...]
4 Ways to Boost Your Metabolism and Lose Weight
Metabolism is the rate at which the body turns carbohydrates, proteins and fats into energy for fuel. A healthy metabolism is essential whether you're trying to lose weight or just [...]
The In-Season Soccer Strength and Conditioning Program
During soccer season, you have to find a way to maintain fitness while factoring in games and travel. If you fail to do this, your game will suffer and you [...]