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Consistency is key to getting long term results. Learn how to get (and stay) motivated.
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What It Takes to Be A Champion with Sadik Hadzovic
After taking a couple of years off from competing, IFBB Pro, Sadik Hadzovic is back to take you inside his journey and mindset to becoming a Champion.
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Recommit to Getting Fit: How to Plan Your Return to the Gym
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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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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Anthony Ciccariello was a video game nerd living on fast food. Embarrassed by what he saw in the mirror, Anthony took action and now weighs a ripped 170.
Ian had a typical poor diet - McDonalds, McDonalds again, then a big dinner. Disgusted with what he saw in pictures, Ian turned his life around.
Deana Jones lost 28 pounds and dropped her bodyfat down to 14%, while competing twice in figure. This year she is aiming for her pro card!
Michele was partying too much, sleeping too little and skipping meals. She adopted a healthy lifestyle and transformed her life in one year.
Flying solo in the gym can kind of be a drag, especially if you're going through something in your life outside of the gym. Partner up & make serious gains!
Are you working as hard as you think? Natural bodybuilding expert and coach Cliff Wilson talks about the "next level" of training, and what it truly takes to be a champion and succeed.
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.
Shaun was an athlete who gained weight in college due to the typical pizza and beer diet. He lost 56 pounds and dramatically dropped his bodyfat percentage.
Claudio live on junk food and soda and his weight skyrocketed to 317 pounds. He lost 135 pounds and 14 inches from his waist in less than one year.
DJ Castano immersed himself completely into the bodybuilding lifestyle, leaving behind partying and videos games for protein power and barbells.
Denise was a sedentary night owl, and ate a poor diet. In one year she dropped 60 pounds. 8 years later Denise is a figure competitor.
This comprehensive guide to training motivation discusses the importance of visualization, journaling, pre-workout music and performance assessment.
Ashley Johns helps you to harness the power of your mind. Change your life, find happiness, and take control of your future.
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!
Is muscle building a chore? Justin Woltering helps you to find happiness and balance, build a better life and construct the ultimate dream physique you are after.
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.
Today is the day to take action. Lisa Hostetter shows you how to stop thinking about your fitness and diet goals and make them happen.
Kassandre was fed up with her life. She felt constantly fatigued and didn't feel good in her skin. Committed to turning her life around, she lost 50 lbs.
Dawn Cadwallader has helped thousands reach their goals over the last 17 years. In this article she presents 10 mistakes & myths to avoid so that you can find success.
Unhappy with his physique, Kyle used IIFYM (if it fits your macros) to help him add over 30 pounds of muscle mass while cutting his body fat percentage in half.
Francisco lived a stagnant lifestyle and was eating a diet of pizza and shakes. After growing into size 36 jeans, he found motivation and lost 53 pounds.
Getting to gym is the hardest part of working out. What do you do if you can't find your motivation to lift? Keep reading...
Stephen Ross Roberts gained 37 pounds of lean body mass while dropping 10 pounds of fat and cutting his bodyfat percentage in half.
If you're feeling depressed it's time to get proactive. These 10 tips can help you set aside the donuts, focus on your goals, find hope and improve your outlook.
A self-proclaimed coach potato, Johanna lived on diet soda, chocolate and chips. During here transformation she lost 37 pounds while battling depression.
Could the trick to becoming motivated to train stem from your actual training itself? Learn how working out affects both your mental & physical health.
Learn how to set aside gym judgment, find the right gym for your training style, and overcome personal obstacles. Don't be a victim of circumstance: reach your goals.
#ISYMFS! Here are CT Fletcher's top 9 ranking workout videos from 2014. They are pulled from content created only during the current year and are listed in terms of video views.
Injuries and weight gain left Sam without any confidence. Disgusted with himself, Sam lost 110 pounds and dropped his bodyfat from 40% to 6%.
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.
An accident left Jimmy battling depression and weight gain. After regaining control over his life, Jimmy Oller lost 100 pounds.
Don't let the off-season hinder your gains, take some tips from these NFL players to keep you right on track to keeping your muscle and staying fit!
Nearly everyone going to the gym is embarking on a muscle building journey - but if you find yourself failing, it could very well be one of these 4 reasons.
Bernie Long didn't let mini-strokes (and resulting memory loss), back surgery or the lack of a thyroid stop him. Now at the age of 72, he is in the best shape of his life.
Suffering from high cholesterol and poor health, Dayle turned his like around, losing 44 pounds of fat while adding 11 pounds of muscle.
Join us as we travel to Dallas, TX and meet up with Team Allmax Athletes Steve Kuclo and Amanda Latona to spend a day in the shoes of their every day life!
Robert enjoyed lifting but never paid much attention to the nutrition side of things. Motivated by watching a bodybuilding contest he lost 38 pounds.
Kai Greene just won the 2016 Arnold Classic, but he's had more than training on his mind. Kai is making major moves in the entertainment and sports supplement industries.
Stop complaining. Stop coming up with lame excuses. But, most importantly, stop failing simply by making this quick mindset change. Read on to lean more!
Graeme dedicated himself to muscle building and gained an amazing 42 pounds while dropping bodyfat in a little over 3 years time.
Don't be one of the 88% of people who fail to reach their health and fitness goals. Bry Jensen provides you with 9 tips to help you focus and succeed.
David was a skinny kid and a social outcast. After discovering lifting, he added 55 pounds to his frame and eventually dropped his bodyfat down to 6%.
Martyn was always known as the "chubby kid." During his transformation he dropped 100 pounds, 12 inches from his waist, and packed on muscle mass.
Maintaining your body is a task in itself and age doesn't help the cause, but keeping these quick tips in mind will help keep your body in top shape.
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We follow Men's Physique Competitor, Sadik Hadzovic, as he prepares to step on stage at the 2019 Arnold Classic. This is part 2 of a 2 part series.
Need an inspirational boost? No worries, here are 10 of Mike Rashid's best videos to give you a jump-start and get your mind right for training!
Jason Poston, a type 1 diabetic & IFBB Physique Pro, takes Muscle & Strength on a behind the scenes tour of his life. You won't want to miss this!
Your workouts should scare you. Especially if you're looking to make strength and/or muscle size gains. Read this article to learn how to set up your workouts.
Motivated by the military PT test standards, Nick lost 65 pounds and lowered his weight from 250 pounds down to 185 while adding muscle.
Kiki Dos Santos grew tired of being picked last for school sports. Weighing only 116 lbs, he packed on a lean 60 pounds, and then cut to 9% bodyfat.
