If you want an effective 4-day workout split you can use to build muscle, this page will show you exactly what to do. There are many different ways to set up a 4-day workout routine, such as the push/pull and upper/lower split, each with their own strengths and weaknesses. The one I want to talk […]
Is Eating Late at Night Bad for Weight Loss?
Tapering down your calorie intake over the course of the day — eating breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dinner like a pauper — is thought by many to lead to a faster rate of weight loss. The idea is that calories eaten in the evening are more likely to be stored […]
Ecdysterone: Results, Side Effects & Research
Will ecdysterone help you build muscle faster? Or is it just another in the long line of supplements to promise more than it delivers? Here’s everything you need to know. What is Ecdysterone? Ecdysterone is one of a family of compounds known as ecdysteroids, which control moulting and reproduction in animals like insects, spiders and […]
The Case Against Slow and Steady Weight Loss
Here are some pictures sent in by a Muscle Evo reader who managed to drop 86 pounds over a six-month period by applying the principles laid out in my Gutless nutrition manual. Eighty six pounds in six months works out at around 14 pounds (6.4 kilograms) of weight loss a month, which many people will […]
Dehydration Myths: How Much Water Should You Drink During Exercise?
Once, I was reading about a guy who was on selection for the Special Boat Service, or SBS, the special forces unit of the Royal Navy. During the hills phase, he had a special routine he’d follow every night, which went something like this: Before going to sleep, he’d drink a liter of water from […]
How Long Should Your Workout Be to Build Muscle?
How long should a workout last if you want to gain muscle? Is 30 minutes enough? Is 90 minutes too long? Let’s find out. You want more muscle than you have at the moment, and you want to make sure you’re doing everything possible to maximize the speed at which that muscle mass is gained. […]
How Strong Am I? Strength Standards For The Average Person
You’re looking for advice about strength standards, mainly because you want to see how well you stack up against other people who lift weights, or because you want some strength goals to aim for. You’ve been asking yourself questions like: Problem is, none of the charts you’ve found seem to agree with each other. One […]
FFMI Calculator: Is a Fat-Free Mass Index of 25 Really the Natural Limit?
What is the fat-free mass index? How is it calculated? And does a FFMI of 25 really represent a natural limit to the maximum amount of muscle mass you can gain without using drugs? Let’s find out… What is the Fat-Free Mass Index (FFMI)? The fat-free mass index (FFMI) is a height-normalized index of fat-free […]
Revealed: The Best Time To Work Out for Muscle Growth
If you want to build muscle, when is the best time to work out? Are you going to see faster results if you train in the morning? Or is it better to hit the gym later in the day once your body’s had a chance to warm up? There are pros and cons to whatever […]
Does Alcohol Make You Fat? Here’s the Science
If you want to lose fat, alcohol is a definite no-no. Even just a few drinks at the weekend will be turned into fat and go straight to your belly. If you’re serious about getting in shape, you’ll need to follow Donald Trump’s lead and cut out alcohol completely. Or will you? Contrary to popular […]