Motivation Articles

Consistency is key to getting long term results. Learn how to get (and stay) motivated.

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Muscular man doing barbell biecp curls in gym.
This no holds barred article contains uncensored opinions on strength training, muscle building, diet and nutrition from many of the lifting industry's top names.
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64 Amazing Arnold Schwarzenegger Quotes
64 amazing and inspiring quotes from the Austrian Oak Arnold Schwarzenegger. Mr. Olympia shares his opinions on bodybuilding, life, success and happiness.
450.9K Reads 7 Comments
Arnold Terminator
Who has the best body in the history of Hollywood: Schwarzenegger, Stallone, The Rock, Bruce Lee? Take a look at these 38 amazing bodies and decide for yourself.
405.1K Reads 63 Comments
Are You Swole, Jacked Or Yoked?
Jeremy Gray takes a tongue-in-cheek look at common muscle building bro-lingo, and helps you to figure out what kind of lifter you are, bro. If you even lift, that is.
223.1K Reads 14 Comments
10 Amazing Abs: Some Of The Best Shredded 6 Packs On The Planet
An amazing ab-popping collection of some of the most phenomenal six packs and physiques in the natural physique realm.
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Noah Ellis
Partying and a poor diet prevented Noah Elias from maximizing his gym time. In 10 short weeks he managed to change his physique from flabby to shredded.
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Marcin Maly
Marcin had one rule: work hard, play hard. Disgusted with himself, Marcin knew it was time for a change. He decided to compete & went from chunky to cut in 4 months.
263.1K Reads 27 Comments
50 of the Greatest Physiques of All Time
There have been a lot of amazing physiques in this world across bodybuilding, sports entertainment, and Hollywood. Find out which rank among the best!
29.2K Reads 4 Comments
Active man doing bodyweight lunges outdoors in summer period.
A great deal of success lends itself to how you prepare for a process. In this article, learn how to prepare for your return to fitness after taking some time off.
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Barb Herbert Body Transformation
Embarrassed by her physical condition, and unable to do things she wanted to do because of her weight, Barb Herbert lost over 130 pounds.
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Alex DePinto
Alex DePinto let his weight get out of control. After a breakup, he put his focus into the gym, lost 50 lbs and completely changed his appearance.
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Sandi Holder Body Transformation
Sandi Holder never stepped foot into a gym until the age of 47. Today she is in the best shape of her life, having lost over 80 pounds!
67.8K Reads 29 Comments
Tyler Adams before and after transformation
Tyler returned home from the School of Infantry weighing a paltry 148lbs. In a little over a year's time he added nearly 20lbs of muscle to his frame.
68.2K Reads 17 Comments
John Stone
John Stone was on the fast track to an early grave. His daily life consisted of smoking cigarettes and pot, drinking soda and wine, and eating poorly.
93.8K Reads 8 Comments
Bodybuilder double bicep flex
Welcome to the gun show! Want to know how the best biceps in the history of lifting were developed? Look no further! This feature contains 35 amazing biceps along with workouts.
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Ashley Johns Body Transformation
Food controlled Ashley's life. She was depressed, lonely and getting worse day by day. Then she took charge and reclaimed her life.
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Jade Socoby's Powerlifting Journey
Tired of giving up, Jade set out on a fitness journey that helped her not only lose weight, but build the muscle and confidence to become a competitive powerlifter!
164.1K Reads 11 Comments
Killer Baseball Physiques - Bryce Harper and Gabe Kapler
Get inspired by the bodies on the bases. These athletes train hard for their killer physiques and the love of the game!
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Body Transformation: Charlene Bazarian Loses 92lbs Naturally!
Charlene Bazarian grew tired of a life spent as a spectator. After finally deciding to take action, she lost an incredible 92lbs! View her exclusive story!
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Julie Michaelson Body Transformation
A single mother with 4 kids, Julie stopped making excuses and found the time to be healthy. She lost 20 pounds, added muscle and dropped her bodyfat by 16%.
27.8K Reads 5 Comments
Setting Goals: A Realistic Approach to Consistent Gains
Sometimes the hardest part of a fitness lifestyle is having a smart goal. Learn everything you need to know about setting goals & go out there & crush them!
58.5K Reads 6 Comments
Eric Masciarelli
After Eric cleaned up his eating and dropped his weight down to 145lbs, he hit the iron and packed on 25 pounds of muscle, bringing his physique up to a lean 170lbs.
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Lizzy Ostro Body Transformation
Lizzy lived on fast food and was skinny fat. Deciding to change, she shed 20 pounds which significantly lowered her bodyfat percentage.
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Paul DeVito
Feeling like he had become a fat mess, former athlete Paul DeVito lost an amazing 60 pounds in only 12 weeks, completely shredding his physique.
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Nakia Dunigan Body Transformation
Nakia was a depressed single mom who loved to drink, smoke and sleep. After regaining her motivation she shed 51 pounds and is now a fitness instructor.
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Chris McGlynn before and after transformation
Drinking, bad influences, immaturity and junk food. Chris McGlynn had a wake up call and left his bad habits behind, gaining a pure 30lbs of muscle.
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Melanie Blatt Body Transformation
Ridiculed and depressed, Melanie slowly changed her bad habits and stopped binge eating. She is now a sleek 125 pounds and a figure competitor.
36.4K Reads 1 Comment
Big muscular man doing cable chest fly exercise in the gym
There's always someone in each generation that completely revolutionizes the way we do things. Learn how these 5 guys impacted the way we work out in the gym.
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Livin' Like Jay: Inside Jay Cutler's House in Las Vegas
Have you ever wondered what 4x Mr Olympia winner Jay Cutler lives like? Come take an exclusive look at Jay Cutler's Las Vegas home and see for yourself!
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365 Day Challenge: Be the Best YOU Can Be
Are you ready to transform your life? Quit imagining it and make it happen. Learn about the 365 day challenge and accomplish all of your fitness goals!
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Christina Adler Body Transformation
Gaining weight and depressed that her daughters no longer had a role model, Christina began exercising and turned her life around, losing 28 pounds.
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Jennifer Hennessey before and after transformation
Embarrassed by pictures of herself, Dr. Jennifer Hennessey set new goals to look strong, fit, and unstoppable. She dropped her bodyfat by 28%.
91.3K Reads 6 Comments
Alex Lee Body Transformation
Extreme ectomorph Alex Lee added over 60 pounds while lowering his bodyfat to single digit levels! Now he's bigger, stronger and has a 6 pack!
68K Reads 40 Comments
Mike Rashid Motivation: Are You Alpha?
Mike Rashid is the CEO and founder of IMSOALPHA 1X3 supplements, a former professional boxer, gym owner and author of the "Overtraining" series of e-books.
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Marissa Freier Body Transformation
Marissa had always been active, but after having children her life came last. During her transformation she lost 40 pounds of fat and cut her bodyfat in half.
17.4K Reads 15 Comments
Giuseppe Mangiafico before and after transformation
Shocked by what he saw on the scale, Giuseppe Mangiafico was motivated to make a lifestyle change. He lost an amazing 150 pounds in 15 months.
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Nancy Reinhardt
Nancy Reinhardt's weight pushed past 200 pounds. Suffering from degenerating discs, she used a clean diet and exercise to regain her health.
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Kim Brenton Body Transformation
Kim proved that a pregnancy does not have to result in weight gain. She rebounded from an unhealthy focus on junk food and soda and regained her body!
21.8K Reads 8 Comments
Luis Andrade's Road to Aesthetics
After feeling vulnerable while being bullied, Luis got jacked to protect himself and his friends. Check out how his transformation has affected his life!
41.8K Reads 0 Comments
Body Transformation: Khang Nung Loses Nearly 150lbs!
With the desire to make his parents proud, Khang decided to transform his life. Several years (and nearly 150lbs) later, he has crushed every goal he's set!
27.4K Reads 0 Comments
7 Apps Every Fitness Enthusiast Should Download
If you have a smartphone, you should download these 7 fitness related apps to make accomplishing your fat loss & muscle building goals that much easier.
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Shani Mojica Body Transformation
Motivated by an insult, Shani lost 67 pounds in a little over one year and is now a bikini competitor sponsored by Optimum Nutrition.
46.1K Reads 11 Comments
Francis Dumali Body Transformation
Francis was a personal trainer who lost his passion for fitness. Frustrated by what he saw in the mirror, Francis dropped his bodyfat to 8% in 48 days!
27.7K Reads 18 Comments
Amber Jerome Body Transformation
Unhappy with how she looked, Amber Jerome joined a fitness boot camp and hired a personal trainer. One year later she began competing in figure!
18.9K Reads 8 Comments
Graeme McKillop Body Transformation
Graeme dedicated himself to muscle building and gained an amazing 42 pounds while dropping bodyfat in a little over 3 years time.
53.4K Reads 19 Comments
Stephanie Fischer Body Transformation
Stephanie loved to train, but her primary focus had been on cardio. By improving her diet and utilizing resistance training, she lost 14 pounds and 6% bodyfat.
71.6K Reads 12 Comments
Julia Nash Body Transformation
Julia had used her pregnancies as an excuse to eat too much. During her stunning transformation she lost an amazing 89 pounds.
44K Reads 9 Comments
Bobby Parker
Bobby Parker enjoyed lifting but had no commitment to diet. Dedicating himself to proper nutrition, Bobby added muscle while dropping fat.
85.4K Reads 6 Comments
Pumping Iron DVD cover
Whether you're watching Pumping Iron for the first time or the fifteenth, there are lessons to be learned from Arnold in this classic docudrama.
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Christine Wilson Body Transformation
Isolated from her daughter, Christine battled depression. Regaining control over her life she dropped 18% of her bodyfat in a little over 4 months.
21.5K Reads 9 Comments

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