Ah, yes, the much-maligned calorie. Whether you’ve ever tried to lose weight, put on mass, or even just feel okay about eating junk food, chances are you’ve come across those pesky calorie numbers on food labels. You may be surprised to learn that despite the ubiquity of calorie counting in today’s society, this unit of […]
The GOMAD, or ‘Gallon of Milk a Day’ diet, is often the go-to option for hardgainers struggling to gain weight in an easy and relatively straightforward way. Advocated by strength coaches, the dark recesses of the internet, and the occasional big guy at the gym, there is no denying the impact the approach has had on […]
Our abdominal muscles are stimulated constantly throughout the day, contracting each time we cough, walk up the stairs, bend down to pick something up, or turn to move in a different direction. Our abdominals work as stabilizer muscles; thus, without sufficient strength in this region, we’d lose our balance and topple over. However, having minimal […]
Source: Ronald Reagan, ‘How to Stay Fit’, Parade Magazine, December 4 (1983), 4-6. Not long ago, the editors of Parade asked whether I would write an article on how I try to keep in shape. I said I would be delighted because I am a great believer in exercise, not only for reasons of fitness but also for […]
Below are 50 tried-and-tested tips for hard-gainers and skinny guys wanting to bulk up (and thus increase muscle hypertrophy and strength). 1. Limit your cardiovascular and aerobic activities. Some cardiovascular exercise will help to maintain your aerobic ability during the bulking phase; however, moderate to high amounts of cardio will burn excessive amounts of calories, limiting […]
