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The majority of the people I work with, including myself, want to lose body fat….

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Each month I will cover two research articles on nutrition, training, sleep, supplements, or anything…

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Overcoming resistance is success, period. To achieve a result, we need to overcome resistance. And…

Nutrient Timing – Here’s what you need to know: • Calories in vs. calories out…

Full Body vs. Split Training…? Which is better? This question has been answered by 1,000,000…

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Stubborn Body Fat – AKA Our Biggest Enemy. You know… Spare tire, love handles, hips,…

The great debate of fitness nutrition has always been Nutrient/Meal Timing. I get so many…

What is the repeated bout effect? The repeated bout effect (RBE) occurs when a single…

Proper, healthy sleep is critical in our body’s ability to recover from the daily challenges…

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Artificial sweeteners were created to make food taste better without adding calories. Some of the…

“Exactly What To Eat For Breakfast To Get A Leaner Body” Follow These Exact Breakfast…

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While there aren’t many supplements we at BBP recommend to clients, protein powder is one…

What is Training Periodization? Periodization is the manipulation of training variables over time to reach…

Ready, Aim, FIRE. Repeat. I’m going to keep this short and sweet today. There is…

Each month I will cover two research articles on nutrition, training, sleep, supplements, or anything…

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They Thought They Took Steroids… This is probably the most remarkable study ever done inside…

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Salmon, known for its rich flavor and nutritional value, holds a significant place in various…

Each month I will cover a few of the top research articles on nutrition, training,…

Kettlebell workouts are one of the most diverse training modalities out there. Depending on the…

We live in what feels like the peak of a fad diet culture, where media…

Paleo vs. Macros… This debate has and probably will go on for eternity in the nutrition…

Food fads come and go. An acai bowl one year, hemp hearts the next. Superfoods…

Dietary fats are essential to give your body energy and to support cell growth, they…

Sleep… None of us “get enough” and we all want “more hours in the day”……

I recently heard a story of a young man; so young he can barely drink…

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If you take offense, you probably don’t take action Nothing is going to slow you…

The last 10lbs… It’s like the final put in a golf game. Precision comes into…

As a reader of my blog, I can assume your goal is to look, perform,…

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What to eat, how much to eat, timing what you eat, and then actually seeing…

“You have power over your mind – not outside events. Realize this, and you will…

Depending on what studies you read, you might find that, technically, building muscle while burning…

Do you ever read media titles that say things like, “Eat Salmon to burn MORE…

Is Flexible or Rigid Dieting Better For Weight Loss? People who use a flexible diet…

What Does “Protein Absorption” Mean…? From a nutritional view, absorption describes the passage of nutrients…

Creatine Monohydrate… might just be our favorite supplement.  Why? Well, because we can recommend it…

FULFILLMENT > satisfaction Something I’ve always struggled with is not being satisfied with anything… I…

Is Your Body A Sports Car? Or A Junk-Yard Cruiser? Would you trade your life…

Don’t avoid difficulty, accept it. I just started my diet a couple days ago, to…

When fat loss is the goal, cravings can be your worst nightmare… and even when…

I know the title of this article is a little harsh, blunt and “in your…

I’m just over 2 weeks away from my first physique competition and the closer I…

Your gastrointestinal (GI) tract is a complex organ system that digests food from your mouth…

MJ, Kobe, Tom Brady… You. Full context here – I don’t like watching sports, AT…

Plateaus suck. We’ve all been through them, some of us break through and others don’t….

What’s better – Resistance Training or Cardio, ending the debate once and for all The…

Cardio For Fat Loss This article is more than likely the most in-depth AND practically…

Sometimes horrible things, like nightmares, can be a blessing in disguise. I had a nightmare;…

90% of people who come to me expect that they’ll need to do a bunch…

Can you seriously lose 8-10lbs in 6-8 weeks, without destroying your hormones and binge eating…

“You practically live in the gym, Cody. And even when you’re not literally there, you’re…

Meal timing was a HUGE thing in the fitness, health and nutrition industry for a…

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This is a question that I personally have had to ask many clients, even myself…

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Food Addiction: The Science Behind Our Cravings You’ve just polished off a satisfying dinner, but…

Inflammation is the leading cause of chronic disease in today’s society. Thankfully, there are various…

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Is it harder for the body to store carbs as fat, than it is to…

  What is the best fat loss diet plan? I always get that question and…

Progress is made at the speed of trust. This one BLEW OUR MINDS this week….

For the past 6 months, I’ve been infatuated with CrossFit. And when I say CrossFit,…

Low FODMAP Diet? What is that and could it help you get to the bottom…

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I’ve witnessed hip mobility literally save some of my client’s abilities to lift, play sports,…

Cardio… Man, it sucks. Plain and simple. None of us like it, yet all of…

This is not a guide for how to quickly lose 10 pounds of fat, so…

Swimsuit. Sun Glasses. Print Airline Tickets. Pack Car. As you go through your vacation to-do…

We covered probiotics a few weeks ago, which just barely scratched the surface of gut…

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You’ve tried everything in the book, twice, and you still haven’t reached the fitness goal…

Pre-workouts are a dime a dozen. If you use your favorite search engine you’ll soon…

Research Review #10 Brandon Roberts, Ph.D., CSCS*D Chief Science Officer *Note from Brandon: if you…

*Note from Brandon: if you want to learn how to interpret research go read each…

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How To Turn A Bad Day Around I had a pretty shitty day today. Yesterday,…

Muscle strains seem to happen at the most inopportune time. They are a common injury…

Sauna, ice baths, cryotherapy, steam room, massages… with so many ever increasing recovery methods it…

When someone, i.e. you, wants to decrease their body fat, increase their strength or muscle…

Every detail matters. I’m writing you from my hotel room, here in St. Louis, while…

Heading into my first bikini competition I had at least one hundred random questions.  Even…

  Understanding Your Neurotype Table of Contents What is Neurotype Training? Who Should Use Neurotype…

This Workout Program (Below) 1.) Ankle, Hip and Thoracic Mobility – 5-10 Min 2a.) DB…

Kale, scientifically known as Brassica oleracea var. acephala,  is a leafy green vegetable that has…

Everyone always wants to know, “What’s the absolute best way to burn fat?!” And I…

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When it comes to fat loss… you shouldn’t “Train for Fat Loss”… You should “Train…

Cultivate Your Power Tribe. I’m really struggling to find the words for this daily dose……

THIS IS NOT CLICKBATE! These are REAL foods that men THRIVE off of. I had…

So here’s my take on the “Clean Eating” diet… It can make you fatter, not…

One of the biggest struggles for me when I started “Dieting”, I hate that word…

If you’re a movie geek like me, you know exactly what the hero’s journey truly is….

Kale, chia seeds, berries… Most of us have heard these and other foods called “Superfoods,”…

Cardio is something that most of us avoid, some of us hate, and very few…

  This may be the realist shit I’ve ever written for my blog. I know…

An Introduction To Nutrition for Muscle Growth When we’re thinking about gaining muscle, nutrition plays…

Today on my instagram story, I shared this current progress picture of myself… (Top is now, bottom…

Table of Contents What Is A Lean Bulk? What Is Dirty Bulking? Who Should Lean…

Many people question whether or not getting sore after a workout (training session) is a…

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WTF is President’s Day…? Yesterday, one of my employees texted me asking if we had…

Each month I will cover a few of the top research articles on nutrition, training,…

The second day of the most eye opening week of my life has arrived and…

Getting stuck into a dogmatic approach or claiming a “camp” with your nutrition, is dumb….

Quit Chasing The Shiny Red Ball Do you bounce from diet to diet? Or try…

The 10 Nutrition Commandments. Like I told you on yesterday… I’m bringing you the 10…

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CrossFit is an incredibly demanding sport and taxing on the body. A combination of pure…

Over 15-million google searches tells us that this is one of the most commonly asked…

Training Intensification Tip Part 2: Inter-set Stretching & Stretch Mediated Hypertrophy Intensification techniques, also known…

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Cardio vs. Lifting.  Which is better for fat loss or improved body composition?  As with…

A recent study showed that keto doesn’t work like many people once thought it did……

Week 1 is complete! And DAMN…. That was a long week! But the best feeling…

Warming up for a strength training session is often a boring, yet unbelievably critical, task…

People Who Take Offense, Don’t Take Action Nothing is going to slow you down more…

HIIT vs. LISS: Which Works Best and When To Use Them Introduction A common question…

Eliminate These 2 Things In Order To Get Better Results There are TWO very specific…

The Gardener. What does a gardener and a champion have in common? A Prolific Sense…

I got some unfortunate news for you today…. Every single diet you’ve ever tried, thought…

Injury prevention is something I’ve had many people ask me to write about, and I’ve…

Intermittent Fasting… Talk about a dietary can of worms! Typical bodybuilders and “Meat Heads” hate…

When it comes to writing nutrition plans, we at TCM believe that everyone deserves an…

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You can’t win, if you’re afraid to lose. This actually comes straight out of a…

Almost 20% of people in Europe and the US work in scheduled shifts (shift work).1…

This article is a dive into the science of volume for optimizing hypertrophy. I encourage…

At some point in your training, the basics just get boring. Let’s face it. 5×5,…

If people hate, it means you’re winning. When I say hate, I don’t just mean…

At some point in time, micronutrients became really uncool to consider as an important part…

Table of Contents Introduction: Understanding the role of testosterone in muscle growth The science of…

The liver is the main organ in charge of detoxification. It constantly “clears out” toxins…

They’re Tools, Not Time Machines! “Tools and time machines…? What the hell are you talking…

Human Optimization is a word that’s thrown around a lot today. Some say it’s being…

Paleo, paleo, paleo… Paleo is everywhere now! But really, what is paleo? Is it even…

Have you ever been inspired by someone? I mean like, truly moved and motivated to…

Traveling while in the middle of working towards your fitness goals can be stressful for…

What else goes into weight loss besides eating well and exercising? In reality, there are…

The key to actually seeing success from a nutrition plan or diet protocol, is individualizing…

Testosterone is perhaps the most well known and most sought after hormone in the male…

What is Mobility?   If your goal is fat loss, you NEED to incorporate mobility…