Having previously discussed Rheo H. Blair’s revolutionary protein blend on this site, it seems only fair to look at another Blair invention, the ‘$1000 method
Category: Nutrition

Old School Reads: John Christy, Why Aren’t I Getting Bigger?, Hardgainer Magazine, May/June (2003)
Author’s note: If you’re wondering why this isn’t the second installment of “The Keys to Success” series, it’s because the article “out-grew” the pages of

Beer During Workouts? Arthur Saxon Approves!
Should you drink beer during workouts? It may seem a ludicrous suggestion but this is exactly what famed German strongman, Arthur Saxon, did in the

Guest Post: The History of Intermittent Fasting
Among many kinds, intermittent fasting (IF) has proven to be an effective approach to maintain and improve a healthy lifestyle. Fasting can be done to
MIKE MENTZER, ‘The Essential Nutrients’, HEAVY DUTY NUTRITION (1993), 11-14.
In order to maintain health and provide for optimal growth, our bodies require more than 40 different nutrients. These various nutrients can be found in
Mike Mentzer,’High Calorie Diet: 6000 Calories,’ Heavy Duty Nutrition (1993), 16.
Many young men take up weight training because they are underweight. Individuals who have been underweight most of their lives usually have high metabolic rates,