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- Nicole Rakowski
- Nicole Rakowski
The Muscle-Brain Connection In recent years, the link between physical exercise and mental health has garnered significant attention. Emerging research
- Nicole Rakowski
- Nicole Rakowski
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Understanding Brain Hypertrophy and Willpower The concept of brain hypertrophy—the strengthening and growth of brain regions—is closely related to willpower
- Andrea Shaw
- Andrea Shaw - Champion Content
Proven Muscle Recovery Techniques for Peak Performance With the excitement of the New Year, many are setting resolutions to hit
- Shawn Ray
- Shawn Ray
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The Biggest Bodybuilding Moments of 2024 According to Shawn Ray The year 2024 was nothing short of extraordinary for bodybuilding,
- Ashleigh Atkinson
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In the world of competitive sports, one of the most crucial relationships an athlete can have is with their coach.
- Nicole Rakowski
- Nicole Rakowski
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Why Rest Days Are Essential for Bodybuilders and Athletes As a bodybuilder and former athlete in various sports, I understand
- Nicole Rakowski
- Nicole Rakowski
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We often find that bodybuilders struggle with losing substantial facial mass during prep. We’ve all been there. I remember looking
- Nicole Rakowski
- Nicole Rakowski
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Getting shredded for the summer may seem like a daunting task, especially as the warmer months approach. However, it is
- Shawn Ray
- Shawn Ray
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Every athlete preparing for competition has similar but not identical preparation goals and plans with varying degrees of superstitions and
- Shawn Ray
- Shawn Ray
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Looking back at what some would call “The Golden Era of Bodybuilding,” the vast majority of top bodybuilders in the
- Andrea Shaw
- Andrea Shaw - Champion Content
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So many people are frustrated with their lack of progress in dropping body fat. They’re spending hours weekly in the
- Shawn Ray
- Shawn Ray
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Introduction to Bodybuilding as a Business When an athlete gets into competitive bodybuilding the last thing he typically learns about
- Nicole Rakowski
- Nicole Rakowski
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In the world of fitness and bodybuilding, the concept of “If It Fits Your Macros” (IIFYM) has gained significant popularity
- Roger “Rock” Lockridge
- Roger “Rock” Lockridge
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When you become an Olympia champion, there is a level of fame and notoriety that comes with that. Some winners
- Nicole Rakowski
- Nicole Rakowski
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Overall Potential – Genetics vs. Work Ethic In the world of bodybuilding, there has been an ongoing debate regarding the
- Roger “Rock” Lockridge
- Roger “Rock” Lockridge
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By Roger “Rock” Lockridge Two-time Classic Physique Olympia champion Breon Ansley had every intention of entering the 212 division and
- Domenic Mauro
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By Domenic Mauro In a newly published book, The Transformation Diet Lifestyle Program, fitness/conditioning expert and Muscle Insider writer John
- Roger “Rock” Lockridge
- Roger “Rock” Lockridge
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By Roger “Rock” Lockridge Politicians are always trying to find new ways to connect with potential voters, and in recent