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10 Insanely Simple Tips to Build Muscle in 2025

December 30, 2024
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10 Insanely Simple Tips to Build Muscle in 2025

I know there are a million different exercises, workout routines, nutritional programs, and more you can choose from to “get jacked.” And it probably feels nearly impossible to figure out which advice is legit, and which advice bad.

But have no fear! In this article I’m going to outline 10 insanely simple tips you can use to build muscle in 2025.

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Posted in General, Nutrition, Training Tagged Build Muscle, Compound Exercises, Muscle Gain, Muscle Growth, Progressive Overload, Protein, Reps in Reserve, Rest Days, Sleep, Training Volume

The Ultimate Guide to Building Muscle: Maximizing Your Progress

September 9, 2024
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The Ultimate Guide to Building Muscle

Learn all the information you need to build MASSIVE amounts of muscle in the ultimate guide to building muscle.

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Posted in Nutrition, Training Tagged Build Muscle, Calorie Surplus, Muscle Growth, Progressive Overload, Protein, Rest Days, Sleep

How to Find Time to Exercise As A Busy Parent

December 11, 2023
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How to Find Time to Exercise as a Busy Parent

Let’s break down 9 techniques on how to find time to exercise as a busy parent so you can stay healthy for you, and for your family.

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Posted in Training Tagged Bilateral Exercises, Busy Schedule, Exercise, Muscle Recovery, MYOREPS, Sleep, Strength Training, Supersets, Total Body Workouts, Workout Program

Why is Sleep So Important for Muscle Growth and Recovery?

July 18, 2023
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Why is sleep so important for muscle growth and recovery?

Why is sleep so important for muscle growth and recovery? In this article, you’ll learn everything you need to know about sleep and how it can lead to greater gains and more progress in the gym.

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Posted in General Tagged Deep Sleep, Muscle Growth, Muscle Recovery, REM Sleep, Sleep, Sleep Quality, Strength Training

How Much Sleep Do I Need to Build Muscle?

October 31, 2021
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By: Chris Gates Sleep is often forgotten when it comes to building muscle. It’s just not part of the conventional thought process. You’ve probably heard that you need to train hard to build muscle. You’ve probably also heard that you need to “eat big to get big” and pack in the protein. But sleep rarely […]

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Posted in General Tagged Body Composition, Build Muscle, Muscle Growth, Muscle Strength, Sleep, Sleep Hygiene, Sleep Quality, Sleep Routine

Exercise & Illness: How an Active Lifestyle Improves Health

March 10, 2020
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| General, Nutrition, Training

Hello, my friends! Chris and Anthony here with something new we’ve never done on the site before. Today we’re doing a hybrid chat-article in response to the current worldwide hysteria regarding the Coronavirus (COVID-19). Anthony and I had a lively discussion via email that we wanted to publish for you to read through. It turned […]

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Posted in General, Nutrition, Training Tagged Cardio, Coronavirus, COVID-19, Disease, Illness, Nutrition, Physical Activity, Sleep, Strength Training, Virus 1 Comment

The Major Key to Building Muscle and Burning Fat

December 8, 2019
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Most people want to accomplish one thing: burn fat and build muscle. It’s the perfect combination, right? Slim down, but look muscular. Have a great physique that everyone wants. Most people want to do both of these things at the same exact time. And most of the time, you’ll hear one of these two claims: […]

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Posted in General, Mindset, Nutrition, Training Tagged Build Muscle, Burn Fat, Cardio, Sleep, Sleep Quality, Weight Training

My 2019 Cut, Week 5: It’s Time to Make A Change

March 10, 2019
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Week 5 Weight Trend

After five straight weeks of dieting and training hard, it’s time to change things up. More specifically, Week 6 will be a de-load week. What’s a de-load week? I’m actually shocked to see I’ve never written an article on this, but it’s essentially a programmed week where you scale back volume and/or intensity in order […]

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Posted in My Training Log Tagged 2019 Cut, CUT DIET, De-Load Week, Nutrition, Recovery, Rest, Sleep, Training, Weight Loss

Four Things You Can Do To Immediately Feel Healthier

July 20, 2018
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Water Bottle

“I want to feel healthy. What can I do?” Great question! Here’s what I’d suggest… There are four things that you should be able to adopt quickly sand easily in order to get healthier and feel better. 1. Drink Water We constantly underestimate the power of proper hydration for our overall well being. Try and […]

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Posted in General Tagged Blood Flow, Health, Hydration, Sleep, Sleep Debt, Sunshine, Wellness

3 Keys to Building Strength

July 10, 2018
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Barbell and Weights

A common topic I often find myself talking about with clients is centered around how to get stronger. For many of us, we want to get stronger but don’t know the best way to do it. It’s not simply about lifting weights, though that is important. Rather, it’s a combination of factors that, when done […]

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Posted in Training Tagged Diet, FITNESS, Powerlifting, Program, Protein, Recovery, Rest, Sleep, Strength Training

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