Quinoa has been described as a superfood by many websites and books and is often considered an excellent health food to add to your diet. But is quinoa good for bodybuilding? I decided to find out. Quinoa is a good source of protein, fibre, and iron, which are all useful for bodybuilders. But it isn’t […]
Continue readingThere is a lot of debate in the fitness world about whether sugar should be avoided completely, with a lot of bad science being thrown around by both sides. The truth is that sugar is nowhere near as bad as it is made out to be. Yet, limiting your sugar intake may be helpful for […]
Continue readingIron is an important component of a healthy diet, and it has many benefits for exercise. But do bodybuilders need more iron? And if so, how should they attempt to increase their iron intake? This article will help you to find out what strategy is best for you. Bodybuilders require more iron than sedentary people […]
Continue readingIn today’s podcast, I talk about five fitness influencers to follow, the importance of forming simple habits when embarking on a new diet or workout regime, and I drink Tangle Foot beer by Badger brewery in Dorset. Five Fitness Influencers to Follow This podcast’s original point was to talk exclusively about five fitness influencers to […]
Continue readingBodybuilders often have surprisingly strict diets, considering the public perception is that they can eat whatever they want. You’ll see a lot of bodybuilders eating meals that revolve around chicken, broccoli, and rice, or something egg-based. But do bodybuilders eat ice cream? If so, is there a good reason why they do? Bodybuilders often eat […]
Continue readingFruit has always been perceived as a healthy option, but for some reason, a vocal minority has begun to question whether fruit is actually good for dieting. In this article, I will be looking into whether fruit is good for your diet, and answering the question “Do bodybuilders eat fruit?”. Bodybuilders may restrict their fruit […]
Continue readingChocolate is incredibly popular, almost universally so. But it is also seen as a “bad” food by many, and it is often one of the first things to be banned from most healthy eating diets. But do bodybuilders eat chocolate? Bodybuilders may eat chocolate if they feel like a treat, but they won’t eat chocolate […]
Continue readingWith so many people turning against dairy, and so many misconceptions spread about the health effects of consuming it. Bodybuilders could be forgiven for giving it a wide berth. But do bodybuilders eat dairy? And is this the right move? Almost all bodybuilders eat dairy products, they are an inexpensive source of protein and healthy […]
Continue readingIt’s a standard 80s movie cliche, but check out most bodybuilding forums and you will find evidence that many guys are still doing it. But why do bodybuilders eat raw eggs? In this article, I will try and find the answer. Some bodybuilders eat raw egg out of laziness, some add raw eggs to protein […]
Continue readingThe push up is rarely seen in gyms these days, particularly in bodybuilding gyms that are packed with benches, incline benches, dip bars, and chest press machines. But a pandemic-induced lockdown may have changed things for many people. Do bodybuilders do push ups? Or are there better alternatives out there? Most bodybuilders avoid performing push […]
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