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  • Managing Your Stress & Getting Enough Sleep

    Q: About six months ago I got a promotion at work, but it has increased my stress significantly. I’m constantly waking...

    Ben WhiteMarch 7, 2014
  • Essential Fatty Acids: Plant vs. Animal

    A recent study suggests that the long-chain DHAs and EPAs—omega-3s—found in fish oils may increase the risk of prostate cancers. More research...

    Iron Man MagazineMarch 6, 2014
  • How do I avoid looking “skinny fat”?

    Q: All my friends who have purportedly lost weight just appear to be “skinny fat.” What’s going on, and how can...

    Ben WhiteMarch 5, 2014
  • Is Conjugated Linoleic Acid Anabolic?

    Conjugated linoleic acid is an isomer of linoleic acid, an essential omega-6 fatty acid. Structurally, CLA contains both cis and trans...

    Jerry BrainumMarch 4, 2014
  • Mastering the Full Squat

    All strength training starts with the full squat. Not the quarter- or half-squat. Many instructors shun full squats, stating that they...

    Bill StarrMarch 3, 2014
  • Up With People

    If you listen to the negative voice in your head, you’re bound to get down. It’s self-sabotage. In fact, many of us...

    Iron Man MagazineMarch 3, 2014
  • What is the Anabolic Peephole?

    Your postworkout meal is about recovery and storage, so you should stick with carbs and protein. Why? Protein provides the amino...

    Iron Man MagazineMarch 1, 2014
  • Food Facts

    Fruit should be on your kitchen counter, not in your fridge—at least most varieties. According to the September ’13 Bottom Line...

    Becky HolmanFebruary 28, 2014
  • Let’s Drink to That

    Drinking enough liquids maintains the body’s fluid balance, which helps transport nutrients in the body—like to your muscles. It also helps...

    Iron Man MagazineFebruary 25, 2014
  • Q: How do I change my lifestyle so I can go from twig to getting big?

    Q: How do I change my lifestyle so I can go from twig to getting big? A: Make it a priority. When I...

    Vince Del MonteFebruary 24, 2014
  • Determination Detonation

    Q: How do you win the psychological battles so you can keep going no matter how hard it gets and not...

    Vince Del MonteFebruary 23, 2014
  • How Intermittent Fasting Works to Blast Off Blubber

    Intermittent fasting is becoming increasingly popular. What is it? One version is a two-days-a-week diet. Twice a week you eat only...

    Steve HolmanFebruary 22, 2014
  • Can’t Weight to Train: Leo Howard Interview

    On the subject of weight, Leo carries 160 pounds of chiseled muscle on his 5’11” frame—with a set of abs that...

    Lonnie TeperFebruary 21, 2014
  • Barbecued Meatloaf Balls

    I created this recipe for a Super Bowl party, but it will score big any time your friends get together. Meatballs...

    Iron Man MagazineFebruary 21, 2014
  • Vital Macronutrients for Building Strength and Muscle

    Ask any bodybuilder what the most important nutrient for building muscle is, and the likely reply will be, “Protein.” So it’s...

    Jerry BrainumFebruary 20, 2014