Health & Fitness Blog — Bodybuilding

Guest article written by Tom Sheppard of Phoenix Performance Training. We meet again, avid reader. Welcome to Chapter 2 of this article series on training volume about hypertrophy. In Chapter 1, we covered the main factors that stimulate hypertrophy. After all, we can’t talk about how to train for hypertrophy without knowing what causes it. Now the geeky stuff is out of the way; we can start to get into the more interesting and applicable material.  Knowing how much training volume to do is a difficult thing to decipher. After all, you have successful training programs that use a wide variety...

Guest article written by Tom Sheppard of Phoenix Performance Training. We all want to be jacked. Even those of us who claim to do it for health benefits, performance (in strength sports or other sports), or whatever other reason. Being more jacked gives us more confidence, makes moving house infinitely easier, and helps make the sad head voice go away for a little while. So, considering that just about everyone in the weights room is after hypertrophy in at least some capacity, very few understand what stimulates hypertrophy and even further understand how much work they need to do to...

Are you a new bodybuilder? Maybe you're young and new to lifting or someone looking for motivation to get into the best shape of your life. Whether you're looking to become a pro bodybuilder or want to stick to amateur bodybuilder competitions, you'll need to know these topics.   What is Bodybuilding? Bodybuilding is a sport and a form of physical fitness that focuses on developing and sculpting one's muscles through resistance training, diet, and specific workout routines. The primary goal of bodybuilding is to increase muscle size, strength, and definition, creating a well-proportioned and aesthetically pleasing physique. Bodybuilders typically...

Bodybuilders know that their lifestyle and their goals are a journey. And some big steps in that journey are training, nutrition, and discipline. Another step is pre-workout supplements. They play a pivotal role in optimizing your performance and results in order to get you to where you want to be. In the quest for maximizing gains and pushing beyond your limits, pre-workout supplements can be a game-changer. They are specifically formulated to provide the fuel, focus, and energy needed to crush your workouts and achieve your bodybuilding goals. Whether you're a seasoned competitor or a dedicated enthusiast, understanding the benefits...