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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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: 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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 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: 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
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: 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 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
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
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
(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
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
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
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
The PBW radio crew examines the storylines from one of the biggest events of the year. The Arnold Classic Report hosted by Chad Nicholls and Ben Pakulski. Visit the show online at DigitalMuscle.com PBW Show
Bodybuilding radio continues as Chad Nicholls and Mel Chancey grab the microphones for some shop talk. Topics include the weekend’s all-star gathering in Pittsburgh as the Olympia contenders took to the stage, plus the news
Two of the best minds in bodybuilding discuss training and an array of topics on an all new edition of PBW – Bodybuilding Radio! Hosts Chad Nicholls and Ben Pakulski are also joined by Flex Wheeler.
Two of the bodybuilding world’s top insiders, Chad Nicholls and Tony Doherty, come together on this all new edition of bodybuilding talk radio. Visit the show online at www.DigitalMuscle.com (Use the player link below to listen) Brought
Bodybuilding talk radio continues as Dan Solomon re-joins the conversation with hosts Chad Nicholls and Ben Pakulski for a look at the stories making headlines around the world of professional bodybuilding. PBW Radio is now
The B-Built By Broser training series continues, featuring Venice Beach super-trainer Eric “Merlin” Broser. Coach Broser is joined by bodybuilder Mark Durando for a demonstration of new moves for upper back and trap development. He also discusses different protein sources
Only 13 men have won the Mr. Olympia title. On this new edition of Training with the Legends on DigitalMuscle.com, Samir Bannout visits with Dave Bourlet at SixPax Gym in Culver City, California for a
Bodybuilding talk radio continues with the new hosting duo of Chad Nicholls and Ben Pakulski and the countdown to the start of a new season on the bodybuilding circuit. Visit the show online at DigitalMuscle.com
Our Iron Diaries series, presented by House of Pain and brought to you by RedCon1, continues with a back & biceps session at the world famous Gold’s Gym Venice Beach. Amanda Machado and Francisco Soriano take
Hosts Ben Pakulski and Chad Nicholls get you ready for the 2016 Arnold Classic in Columbus. Visit the show online at DigitalMuscle.com PBW Show PublisherThe Pro Bodybuilding Worldwide Radio Show, bodybuilding’s radio voice, is presented
Ask the Bikini Coach By Gigi Amurao Hi Coach, Do I really have to get a custom-made suit to do a bikini competition? I can’t really afford one—I’m thinking I’ll get one off the rack,
Bodybuilding talk radio kicks off a new season, with new hosts and a new home! Bodybuilding gurus Chad Nicholls and Ben Pakulski take the helm as PBW radio continues its annual tradition of covering the
On a new edition of Pro Bodybuilding Worldwide at DigitalMuscle.com hosts Eric Broser and Dave Bourlet visit with Classic Physique Pro “Stanimal” plus a discussion about avoiding the holiday diet trap, and listener questions for Coach Broser. The late
By Ruth Silverman Managing Editor I’ll never forget the first bodybuilding contest I ever attended. It was a local show—the Los Angeles Championships, I think—and it was put on at the Veterans Memorial Auditorium in
By: Matt Weik IML Blog I had a little fun with the title, so sue me, it’s funny! (If you don’t get it, look up the definition of a baby goat). If you’re still with
On a new edition of Iron Diaries at DigitalMuscle.com, Dave Bourlet catches up with bodybuilder Toto Djong as he preps for the upcoming NPC USA’s and his training partner George Thibault at Gold’s Venice. Filmed
From the Kitchen of Stefanie Antorcha Hey ya’ll!!! Today in the DigitalMuscle.com Bambody Kitchen we’re going to add a little twist to our popular Protein Mac and Cheese (I shared that recipe here a few
Part 2 His father was one of the most storied bodybuilders of all-time. In Part 2 of a special edition of Muscle Beach TV, IFBB Pro Bodybuilding Champion Sergio Oliva Jr continues his conversation with
From the Kitchen of: Stefanie Antorcha All you need is 5 min to put together this awesomeness I’m about divulge. Today, we are going to make an amazing fudge! And it’s packed with health benefits.
By Nancy Noreman The female body is amazing! Pregnancy is the most incredible thing your body can do. Think about it—you are creating a whole new life! At the recent IFBB New York Pro Bodybuilding,
His father was one of the most storied bodybuilders of all-time. On a special edition of Muscle Beach TV, IFBB Pro Bodybuilding Champion Sergio Oliva Jr visits with Dave Bourlet to discuss his remarkable journey
By Dr. Scott Stevenson House of Pain Blog Good bodybuilders and bodybuilding coaches have long known that everyone’s a bit different: Finding the unique dietary formula that works for the individual is vital for success.
On a special 2 part edition of Muscle Beach TV, Men’s Physique legend Danny Hester goes on the record with a look back at some of his historic wins and personal disappointments, along with a look ahead to what’s next
The biggest names in the world of bodybuilding continue to make their way to DigitalMuscle.com. This time, the spotlight is on former Mr. Olympia Dexter Jackson, one of the most decorated bodybuilders of all time.
DigitalMuscle.com Founder and Publisher Dan Solomon extends a personal word of thanks to legendary bodybuilder Jay Cutler and provides updates on new additions here at the Digital Muscle Media Hub. For more info, contact [email protected]
Tom Platz – Hardcore Bodybuilder Regarded in bodybuilding circles for his hardcore training style and jaw-dropping leg development, the legend of Tom Platz has inspired countless bodybuilders to push far beyond their limits. DigitalMuscle.com is
By Lindsay Kent Master Trainer While it’s common practice for athletes and exercisers to push through pain and extreme exertion to achieve their goals, certain training protocols have taken it a step too far and
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 episode someone asks
By: Matt Weik IML Research Blog Do your kids come home complaining about other students in their class that are a distraction to everyone else? Maybe your child was clinically diagnosed with a behavioral disorder?
By Jessica Gilmartin The BeautyBlog For the majority of my life I struggled with being overweight and being the “bigger girlfriend” of other, slimmer women, but when I found myself staring at 268 pounds on
Tom Platz Interview Part 2 – The Squat Regarded in bodybuilding circles for his hardcore training style and jaw-dropping leg development, the legend of Tom Platz has inspired countless bodybuilders to push far beyond their
From 1992 to 1997 Dorian Yates was the king of the bodybuilding world. Known for a ruthless combination of thickness, dense muscle and grainy, skin-splitting conditioning, the 6-time Mr. Olympia remains a living legend. During a rare
Part 3 (Class is in session) – In this 3rd and final part of Training with the Legends with Tom Platz, the Golden Eagle takes his pupils thru a grueling set of leg extensions that will
On the latest episode of Pro Bodybuilding Worldwide at DigitalMuscle.com hosts Eric Broser and Dave Bourlet visit with highly respected contest prep coach Matt Porter to cover an array of topics. Coach Broser answers listeners questions about training frequency, lowering cortisol,
The DigitalMuscle.com Training Series invites you to meet Venice Beach visitors Peter Lagermand and Anders Trust in town from from Denmark. Recently victorious at the NPC West Coast Classic in Riverside, California, they were back at it training
By: Matt Weik With so many apps on smartphones these days it almost seems like our phones aren’t only running our lives, but they’re also allowing us to get complacent and lazy as they do
By Douglas Kalman PhD, RD, FACN Nutrition Editor “Soy”, just saying that word, the shortened descriptor for a healthy legume in some circles, can get you in trouble. Can you imagine that? For the past
From the Kitchen of: Stefanie Antorcha Do you know anyone who drinks real milk anymore? I’m not really sure that I do; its seems to be all about the nut milk these days. Not only
From the Kitchen of Robyn Maher I know they look sinful, but these Peanut Butter Swirl Bars are actually very healthful. Unlike traditional recipes for crispy rice bars, mine gets its fats from beneficial sources,
By Roger Lockridge Who are your favorite sources of inspiration? Do you look up to people like Schwarzenegger, The Rock, Stallone? Regardless of who your personal idol is, if you take the time to analyze
By Ruth Silverman Managing Editor Ah, Venice! And by that I mean Venice, California, a seaside section of Los Angeles where you can go from funk to fine dining just by turning a corner. The
By John Hansen One of the most disturbing trends in the world of competitive bodybuilding over the last 20-30 years is an alarming drop off in talented teen bodybuilders. Decades ago, a variety of incredible
By Dan Solomon Publisher There are few things that captivate us like professional sports. For some, it’s a form of worship. For others, it’s a welcome distraction from the rigors of daily life. I once
By: Matt Weik The IML Blog Let’s face it, there are items that we all use when heading to the gym—the staples. It’s like a ritual we go through before we walk into the weight
By: Matt Weik Obesity rates are on the climb and we need to get things under control. Even worse, more and more kids are becoming overweight and obese due to inactivity. With the advent of
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 December 2017 edition
By Matt Samansky Supplement Review Editor In 2006, USP Labs unleashed Jack3D, a product now revered among the best of supplement lore. Why was this pre-workout so popular and what made it so effective? Its
From the Kitchen of Stefanie Antorcha Who out there has the nickname cookie monster? Well, I do! And now that I’ve given you some great recipes from my private collection, it’s time to top any
My friend John Hansen is one of the world’s most devoted students of the iron game. His understanding and respect for the rich history of bodybuilding has led him to write Bodybuilding Heroes and Legends, a
By: Matt Weik Not too long ago I wrote an article about how the nutrition labels found on packaging could soon have “exercise equivalents” on them. The reason for this addition is to make people
