Weight Down Living

Get lean and strong with these 30 quick tips.

1. Throw your weight around

Using machines to train can get you just as big as throwing up free weights, according to a recent study.

2. Go to bed with casein

Supplementing with casein—a slow- digesting protein powder—before you sleep has been shown to stimulate overnight muscle growth. Also, a study from the Journal of Nutrition found that protein supplementation right before sleep boosts muscle synthesis b...

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From Forbes…

There’s no arguing with the fact that a Mediterranean-style diet is just about the best choice for physical health and longevity. But a growing body of evidence is also reporting that the famous diet is good not only for the body, but also for the brain—and importantly, the mind. A new study in the Nature journal Molecular Psychiatry finds that a Mediterranean diet also reduces the risk for depression, considerably. It’s not the first to sugges...

With marinated tuna, brown rice, avocado, cucumber, mango, macadamias and scallions, this Hawaiian style quick Ahi Poke Bowl is perfect for hot summer nights.

5x5, the way I understand it, has no room for “the weights get too heavy”.

Start with a bare naked barbell. They’re like 35-45 pounds or something, depending on the type you use.

No really START with the barbell. SLOWLY add weights if the reps are too easy. If you can’t complete a whole “workout A/B” strength training routine, maybe try upping your calories.

Every kid growing up has a different exp...