By Nancy Noreman Walking into my high school reunion after so many decades, I was bombarded with the big question: “Hey, Nance. What have you been doing?” My reply, “I’m a pole-dancing judge.” “No, c’mon,
Editor’s Note: This article by John Hansen is from his new book, “Bodybuilding Heroes and Legends”. John serves as Digital Muscle’s Natural Bodybuilding Editor and is one of the bodybuilding world’s true storytellers. Please join us
By Lindsay Kent The Beauty Blog While most people think of their workout plan in terms of how it will look daily or even weekly, many fail to consider the bigger picture, meaning how the
By Dan Solomon Publisher On Saturday night at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Tampa, I had the great privilege of presenting the prestigious “Ben Weider Lifetime Achievement Award” to Robin Chang, the talented & dedicated promoter
DigitalMuscle.com caught up with Joe Corbett, CEO of House of Pain Apparel, to discuss his ambitious plan to bring back one of the bodybuilding world’s most legendary apparel brands. Hosted by Dave Bourlet. The House
Employee Spotlight of the Month: Dallas Diaz, Shipping Associate As part of a new series aimed at bringing you closer to the business side of the sports nutrition industry, DigitalMuscle.com shines a spotlight on a member
By Matt Samansky Supplement Review Editor I recently reviewed IronMag Labs’ leading muscle building supplement Super DMZ 5.0. Much like other steroidal compounds, Super DMZ supplementation may cause suppression, or failure to naturally achieve adequate
By Lindsay Kent The Beauty Blog While often it seems that the body’s hunger and satiety cues set off a totally emotional experience, rearing their uncooperative heads when you are trying to lose weight or
By: Matt Weik For those just starting their fitness journey, it’s going to be just that—a journey. Your path isn’t going to be a straight line, in fact, it’ll be like putting a crayon in
By: Matt Weik The Apple iWatch has been around for quite a while now and has several versions to choose from. Regardless of the version, there are some great apps out there that can help
From the Kitchen of: Stefanie Antorcha Have you ever gone out to a restaurant and saw potato skins on the appetizer menu? You think to yourself, “I really want to just throw in the towel
By: Matt Weik If you follow my work, you know that I’m a huge advocate for getting kids active and learning how to make healthy decisions with their life. This instills healthy habits early in
By: Matt Weik Most everyone has experienced a muscle cramp in their lifetime. Some are short-lived cramps while others are the kind that seem to come from the fiery depths of HELL. The 411 to
From the Kitchen of Robyn Maher This cornbread variation is the perfect accompaniment to the recipe for Creamy Pumpkin Chicken Chili that I posted last week, but it will go well with any seasonal soup or
The B-Built By Broser training series presents a special 2 part episode as Eric “Merlin” Broser announces his new S.P.E.C. training protocol. Discover the training program that has all of Venice Beach talking! Check back soon for more
By Magda and Paul Wilk Today we’re writing from Sin city which turns into Fit City each year during the annual Olympia weekend. Las Vegas, the entertainment capital of the world, becomes the center of the
By Evina Del Pizzo What’s often the most stubborn, annoying, muscle group to train for hardgainers? That’s right—the lower body. While everyone else wants those skinny legs with a gap between them, the kind you’ll
Legendary bodybuilding champion Flex Wheeler has not competed in 14 years. His recent comeback announcement is the year’s biggest bodybuilding story, fueling plenty of debate, some concern, and a whole lot of excitement. In this exclusive Muscle Beach TV interview
With his professional debut only days away, IFBB Pro Bodybuilder Regan Grimes and his Trainer Chris Lewis blast arms for DigitalMuscle.com’s Dave Bourlet at Gold’s Venice. This episode of Iron Diaries is presented by House of Pain Apparel. Visit the DigitalMuscle.com Video
The B-Built By Broser training series features Venice Beach super-trainer Eric “Merlin” Broser. On this episode Coach Broser teaches a new way to improve the biceps’ brachialis. He also address one of the most frequently asked
By Matt Samansky Supplement Review Editor In recent years, we have seen the advent of healthful, creative and guilt-free protein packed snacks for the health conscious individual. Meal replacement bars, sugar-free puddings, and quite possibly
From the Kitchen of Robyn Maher Halloween and Thanksgiving are right around the corner, and I’m having a great time creating new pumpkin recipes. This chili variation is amazing—different and so tasty! Serve it with
After settling for a runner-up spot a year ago, Cedric McMillan captured one of the bodybuilding world’s most coveted titles by winning the 2017 Arnold Classic. Showcasing an impressive combination of size, symmetry and conditioning,
From the Kitchen of: Stefanie Antorcha I don’t know about ya’ll, but here in Florida it is HOT!!! The summer heat is intense and what a better way to cool off then a delicious, cool,
The Muscle Beach TV series continues with a visit from rising bodybuilding star Stan “Stanimal” DeLongeaux. Meet one of Venice Beach’s most humble and ambitious personalities as he discusses his journey with Dave Bourlet – Brought to you by RedCon1,
On a new edition of Pro Bodybuilding Worldwide Radio the focus shifts to training! Hosts Dave Bourlet and Eric Broser are answering your questions on a variety of topics. Also this week, Neuromuscular Therapist Steve Murphey joins
By: Matt Weik Runners and weightlifters know plenty about knee pain. For some of us it’s constant, for others it comes and goes. There are many products on the market that claim to help ease
By Dan Solomon Last weekend I had the rare privilege of celebrating a very special 90th birthday. The night belonged to Jim Lorimer, the iconic co-creator of the Arnold Classic, one of the most influential
At the heart of the global fitness culture is the neighborhood gym. It’s where men and women, of all shapes and sizes, go to pack on muscle, lose body fat, recover from injuries, or just
With the biggest contest of his life only a few days away, Super-Heavyweight bodybuilder Douglas Fruchey visits with DigitalMuscle.com’s Dave Bourlet for a final tune-up at Gold’s Gym Venice Beach as he prepares for the NPC
Part 2: On this edition of the Training with the Legends Series on DigitalMuscle.com, Samir Bannout continues his discussion with Dave Bourlet at SixPax Gym in Culver City, California. This time the focus shifts to training! Part
From the Kitchen of: Stefanie Antorcha Who else is a believer that breakfast is life? I sure am; breakfast ALL day every day! If you’re part of the #breakfastlover movement, this is a recipe you
By Gigi Amurao So you woke up today, looked in the mirror, and said, “Ugh, I look horrible! I need to get in shape.” Congratulations! You have reached the point where you are sick and
By: Matt Weik How many of us have desk jobs? Probably a good percentage, right? How many of you feel as though getting up during the day to take a walk would get you called
By Colette Nelson Are some of the things we do to build muscle actually making us predisposed to type 2 diabetes? Let’s start with the differences between type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Type 1
By: Matt Weik There are things in life that simply aren’t fair—one of which is childhood illness. Type 1 diabetes is a lifelong battle for those diagnosed at an early age. Kids are forced to
By Shandy Ortiz The Sin-O-Bun protein by BeautyFit has everyone talking…….because it’s heavenly! Here’s a couple of my favorite recipes to bring this amazing flavor to life in ways that you may have never thought
By Evina Del Pizzo Are you always running late? Do you lack motivation to go to the gym? Are you tired of having no time for things you love or even for yourself? Is it difficult
By: Matt Weik We’ve all found ourselves wondering how we can take the next step in our careers or even with our physiques. We’ve gotten comfortable at times with how things are and we simply
It was an exciting Friday in Columbus as the fitness industry gathered for the annual Arnold Sports Festival, the multi-sport event that merges more than 70 different sports and 18,000 athletes, while welcoming more than
By Gigi Amurao Over the past decade or so, portion sizes have tripled in the U.S., a key factor in the devastating increase in obesity among children and adults. Supersized portions at fast-food restaurants have
By: Matt Weik IML Blog Ok, being fit doesn’t really suck. But, there are some instances where it can cause a bit of frustration. This article is meant to be fun — showcasing some of
The B-Built By Broser training series features Venice Beach super-trainer Eric “Merlin” Broser. On this new episode Coach Broser provides some variations for side lateral raises, shares the best time to put on lean muscle, and
By Dan Solomon Publisher For the sixth straight year, the Sandow Trophy, awarded to the world’s top bodybuilder, will board a flight from Las Vegas to Denver. 36 year old Phil Heath, from Colorado, has won
By: Matt Weik In 1991, the World Health Organization warned coffee lovers that their preferred morning pick-me-up beverage could cause cancer. Never heard that claim before? Me neither. But then again, in 1991 I was
Dexter Jackson, Shawn Rhoden, Big Ramy Highlight September 24th Event Presented Live by IronMag Labs Another one of the fitness industry’s biggest events will be streamed LIVE this weekend at the DigitalMuscle.com media hub. This time
By Matt Samansky Supplement Review Editor Are you tired of mixing up chalky protein powders into tasteless shakes and homemade sludge? Yeah, I am too! Today I’m providing the results from my review of the
By John Hansen The competitive bodybuilding landscape has changed dramatically over the last few decades. Forty years ago, bodybuilders were motivated to win big titles. During the 70’s, the ultimate title for the amateur bodybuilder
By Ruth Silverman Managing Editor The first time I attended the Arnold Classic, back in the ’90s, it was a lot smaller but still very special. Our dining experiences not so much. The highlights included
By Lindsay Kent BeautyFit Blog Inflammation is a common term that encompasses both acute and chronic conditions in the body. Acute inflammation occurs when the body experiences an injury or illness and then produces the
From the Kitchen of: Stefanie Antorcha It’s that time of year; summertime is here! It’s time for bathing suits, family vacations and BBQ. The good news is we can do it all AND still stay
As the 2017 NPC USA’s approaches, PBW radio hosts Dave Bourlet and Eric Broser take to the air for a look ahead to the big event and a visit with co-promoter Tamer El Guindy. Bodybuilding
As the NPC USA Bodybuilding Championships approach, Toto Djung & George Thibault train delts just 1 week before the event. The Iron Diaries series is a presentation of DigitalMuscle.com and brought to you by House
Dr. Rand McClain, one of the world’s renowned experts in Hormone Replacement Therapies, is back with a new episode of his popular “Ask the Doc” series – now on DigitalMuscle.com. On this January 2018 edition
DigitalMuscle.com’s Coverage of the 2016 Mr. Olympia continues with this EXPANDED preview and prediction from bodybuilding insider and former Natural Olympia champ John Hansen. Be sure to visit our Olympia Section for more reports from
By John Hansen Promoters Arnold Schwarzenegger and Jim Lorimer are gearing up once again for their Arnold Sports Festival in Columbus, Ohio for the 29th year. Starting in the Spring of 1989, Schwarzenegger and Lorimer
In this second installment of the DigitalMuscle.com exclusive interview at his Las Vegas home, former Mr. Olympia bodybuilding champ Jay Cutler speaks openly about the controversial career choices of present day superstar Kai Greene. Muscle Beach TV is a
From the Kitchen of Robyn Maher This hearty stew is low in fat and full of flavor—a great one-dish supper to warm your cold winter nights. And after you try out this recipe, be sure
By: Matt Weik If you’re anything like me, you get excited to take your joint and bone support supplements every day (can you smell the sarcasm?). I keep them next to my bed on the
By Nicole Cress The Beauty Blog Have you ever wondered how many times a day you make choices about food? For some people, the way they eat reflects their way of life. Most people struggle
By Matt Samansky Supplement Review Editor Testosterone is arguably the most important hormone produced by the body. It’s responsible for the proper function of so many organs and its decline has detrimental effects on muscle
Expanding Everyday! – DigitalMuscle.com features the most respected line-up of contributors in the bodybuilding & fitness industry. From Bob Cicherillo, Dan Solomon, Chad Nicholls, Lonnie Teper, Ruth Silverman, John Hansen, the list goes on. And now we present the
By Ruth Silverman Managing Editor It’s called the Olympia, and many who reside outside of the fitness industry have only a vague idea, if any, of what goes on at the humongous bodybuilding and fitness
By: Matt Weik We’ve all seen those commercials. The ones where our favorite athletes are drinking sports drinks and performing at a high level. Kids envision themselves as these athletes thinking that they too can
From the Kitchen of Robyn Maher It’s the end of winter, that time of year when we’re ready for spring and dreaming of tropical vacations but still craving comfort food. Now, though, we want it
By: Matt Weik IML Research Blog We live in a society that believes if a little yields a good result, then more would yield an even better result. But more times than not, this isn’t
By: Evina Del Pizzo Power development is not just for athletes. It has tremendous benefits for the general population as well. How is power developed? Plyometrics! The word plyometric is a combination of two Greek
By: Matt Weik IML Blog Coffee, the most consumed morning beverage ever. In fact, they say that around 54% of American adults need their cup of Joe every morning, regardless of the temperature outside. Have
On a new episode of Muscle Beach TV, celebrity insider Kris Gethin joins the show during his visit to Venice Beach. Kris has risen to prominence in the world of bodybuilding and fitness through his high profile work in several
In a new episode of Muscle Beach TV at DigitalMuscle.com, 4-time Mr. Olympia Bodybuilding Champ Jay Cutler invites us into his Las Vegas home for Part 1 of a 2 part series where he discusses retirement,
By: Matt Weik In May 2016, two new studies were published that touched on cancer risks and lifestyle choices. While it should come as no surprise and I’m sure I’m preaching to the choir, what
By Matt Samansky Supplement Review Editor Welcome back to Supps with Samansky on DigitalMuscle.com! Where have I been? Long story short, I’ve been around. I completed my studies at Indiana University in May and I’m continuing
By Evina Del Pizzo Every couple of months, I conduct an online survey of clients and others, looking for feedback about people’s fitness goals. I generally don’t attach my name because I don’t want their
From the Kitchen of Stefanie Antorcha In the Bambody kitchen today here at Digital Muscle we’re going to spend about 10 min whipping up a delicious high protein, low carb crepe. If your summer is
By Roger Lockridge Whether it’s a resolution, a special event, or your first physique show, there is great motivation when you finally decide that you’re going to commit to a fitness program and the time
By Magda and Paul Wilk Yes we did it! We packed up the jeep and are on the long road trip traveling across Canada and the U.S. all the way to Los Cabos Mexico! We
By: Matt Weik As we get older Father Time isn’t always so forgiving when it comes to injuries and getting banged up. It’s believed by many that at a certain age, the body is no
By Shandy Ortiz The Beauty Blog Initially, the feeling was similar to what a racehorse must feel after it’s been retired and put out to pasture. I remember thinking, “That was it?” Everything I was
Dr. Rand McClain, one of the world’s renowned experts in Hormone Replacement Therapies, is back with a new episode of his popular “Ask the Doc” series – now on DigitalMuscle.com. On this July 2017 edition of
From the Kitchen of: Stefanie Antorcha PUMPKIN EVERYTHING!!!!!! We’re about to get our pumpkin on, again! So what’s the big fuss about all the pumpkin recipes? Well, besides the fact that it’s absolutely delicious, pumpkin is packed
DigitalMuscle.com Interview Series In 2016, the NPC and IFBB Pro League launched the new Classic Physique Division in an effort to provide a home for a more classic, streamlined physique, reminiscent of the days when bodybuilders
Closing out a historic month in the world of professional bodybuilding, the PBW Radio crew takes to the air to recap an epic month that included the Phil Heath’s 6th Olympia title, Dexter Jackson’s record-setting 27th
A tradition continues with the annual announcement of the Top 10 bodybuilding stories of the year. Hosts Dan Solomon and Chad Nicholls reveal the biggest stories of 2016 during this special edition of Pro Bodybuilding
By Dan Solomon Publisher Hey Guys! Been a while since I’ve had a chance to sit down and write something for my blog. The focus around here at DigitalMuscle.com is on expansion and we’ve had ourselves
It’s Back!!! The show that started it all returns for its 13th season covering the world of bodybuilding. Hosts Dan Solomon and Chad Nicholls kick things off on PBW Radio with commentary on the muscle scene in Kuwait along
By: Matt Weik The IML Blog Everyone wants to be fashionable. Sometimes people create their own style instead of following trends—and that’s perfectly fine. Days of the old man sweatpants and beat up t-shirt are
In a move to restore one of bodybuilding’s great traditions, Pro Bodybuilding Worldwide Radio (PBW) resumes its production schedule, broadcasting from a new location, with new hosts and a new format. Launched in 2005 by Dan
Bodybuilding talk radio returns this week as Dan Solomon and Chad Nicholls take an inside look at Kai Greene’s decision to forego the Mr. Olympia contest for the second straight year. Neither of the hosts
Rising IFBB Bikini Star Sheena Martin visits with Dave Bourlet in Venice Beach. Meet the New York Pro Bikini champion in this exclusive DigitalMuscle.com interview presented by House of Pain Ironwear. Visit the Digital Muscle
By Gigi Amurao After weeks or months of dieting and putting in the work at the gym every day, you finally hit your goal weight. Congratulations, you did it! You stayed committed, worked hard, sacrificed
By Dr. Scott Stevenson, PhD House of Pain Blog Decades later, Arnold Schwarzenegger’s “advices” about bodybuilding still inspire introspection (or at least an occasional quotation): Is milk just for babies and should real bodybuilders drink
By John Hansen It’s been more than six months since the introduction of Classic Physique, a new competitive division developed as a means of satisfying a growing number of bodybuilders and men’s physique athletes looking
By: Matt Weik IML Blog What Fitness Trainer Certification Do You Need? I have a feeling this article may ruffle some feathers, but the facts are the facts. I’ve been a certified personal trainer, strength
By: Matt Weik My good friend often says, “I have a good memory, it’s just short.” Well now exercise might be able to fix that—specifically cardio. A Dutch study mentioned that “newly-learned information turns into
By Ruth Silverman, Managing Editor Who doesn’t love a big, crisp salad? Whatever your pleasure when it comes to dressings, nothing’s better than a bowl of crunchy lettuce and salad veggies to balance out a
By Jessica Gilmartin The BeautyBlog by BeautyFit By the time you read this, I’ll be in the last seven weeks of my contest prep before I hit the stage at the “Iron Man Naturally” on
(Video) DigitalMuscle.com Publisher Dan Solomon provides updates and announces new event! Also See: The DigitalMuscle.com Master Archive is LOADED with articles on nutrition, training, fit recipes, research and all things fitness. Our Master Archive is
The PBW Bodybuilding Radio Crew gets you ready for the 2016 Mr. Olympia. Hosts Dan Solomon, Chad Nicholls and Bob Cicherillo provide analysis and prediction for the biggest bodybuilding event of the year. Use the player
Two of the world’s brightest and most respected bodybuilding gurus, Chad Nicholls and Chris Aceto, come together for the very first time to analyze the key matchups at this weekend’s Mr. Olympia. Presented by IronMag Labs
By Dan Solomon Publisher With everything going on these last few months, I’ve been doing a TERRIBLE job at hitting the reply button on all the emails that come in each day here at Digital Muscle. The inbox is
