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 IML Research Blog Back in the day, childhood depression never seemed to be an issue. In fact, I don’t even ever remember hearing about it when I was a kid. However, the
By Nancy Noreman How much does it cost to compete in your first amateur physique show? In the beginning, ignorance is bliss, but it can cost you! Spending big bucks won’t guarantee you the winning
By Nicole Cress “Welcome to the gun show!” – Yeah, we’ve all heard that expression. Summertime is here, and that means tank-top season – time to show off those shapely arms you’ve worked so hard
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
In a move to expand its content strategy, Digital Muscle Media has added Venice Beach based bodybuilding insider Dave Bourlet to its team of content providers. In his new role, Bourlet will serve as a
This article was written for DigitalMuscle.com nearly 2 years ago by supplement industry executive Aaron Singerman. Shortly after the article was written, Singerman launched RedCon1, a line of supplements that has fast become one of the
By Matt Samansky Supplement Review Editor BCAA’s have been a staple of the supplement industry since the turn of the century! For the sake of getting scientific, amino acids are the building blocks of proteins.
By Matt Samansky Supplement Review Editor In an industry where copycat products flood the market, how many can say they were the first of its category to hit your shelf? Xtend by SciVation holds that
By: Matt Weik IML Blog I want to begin by saying if you are in a healthy and happy relationship, don’t break it off just because of this article! But I’m going to bring up
On a new episode Pro Bodybuilding Worldwide at DigitalMuscle.com hosts Eric Broser and Dave Bourlet catch up with rising star Josh Wade after his impressive showing at Lou Ferrigno’s Legacy event. Coach Broser also answers listener training questions
By Gigi Amurao As a fitness professional, I’m constantly being asked questions, many which are pretty crazy and that anyone with a little common sense can figure out. Other questions are more complex, and the
By Magda and Paul Wilk Hi Guys and welcome back to our fit travel blog! As many of you already know we love to travel. We combine the love of fitness and travel and we
By: Matt Weik Exercisers around the United States are constantly shopping for a quality source of protein to use post workout. What they usually grab is a tub of their favorite flavor of whey protein
On a new edition of Muscle Beach TV, the DigitalMuscle.com crew heads to Lou Ferrigno’s big event in Southern California for a visit with reigning Fitness Olympia Champ Oksana Grishina for a discussion about her
By Gigi Amurao Everybody travels. We jet-set here and there for leisure, for work, to see friends and family, or just to explore the world. It can be anything from a short getaway to weeks
From the Kitchen of Robyn Maher Guacamole!!! A delicious dip that enhances any meal or summer barbecue. If you enjoy it too much, though, the calories from fat can add up quickly. Mixing garbanzo beans
By: Matt Weik Yes, you read the title correctly. Your over-the-counter allergy meds could actually be diminishing your potential muscle gains. Now don’t read this and say “I don’t care how bad I feel, I’m
By Matt Samansky Supplement Editor DigitalMuscle.com As part of DigitalMuscle.com’s ongoing coverage of the ever-changing sports supplement industry, our Supplement Editor Matt Samansky caught up with long time sports nutrition insider Mike Arnold to discuss a variety
By Dan Solomon There are few things we enjoy more than a good prediction. Many of you will recall one of the fitness world’s most iconic predictions, a list of 10 prognostications made back in
Our Iron Diaries series, presented by House of Pain, continues and its chest day at Gold’s Gym Venice Beach with Stan “Stanimal” Delongeaux. Hosted by Dave Bourlet. Visit the DigitalMuscle.com Video Vault for More! Dave BourletDave
Digital Muscle’s Karina Nascimento provides a look at one of her workouts in this new video. Produced by Kevin Ostajewski Visit the Digital Muscle Training Blog for More Great Content! Karina NascimentoA highly decorated Brazilian
By Lindsay Kent The BeautyBlog Looking for ways to improve your training is a necessary part of progressively overloading your body with various challenges and stimuli. The techniques usually involve primary components, such as varying
From the Kitchen of Stefanie Antorcha So who is a chocolate lover… MEEEEE!!!!! In the Bambody Kitchen today we are making a special healthy brownie…. YES! That’s right!!! There is such a thing as a
Giles Thomas joins Digital Muscle as Director of European Business Development DigitalMuscle.com, the fitness industry’s growing media hub, announces the addition of Giles Thomas to its executive team. The England based industry insider joins Digital
By Roger Lockridge Over the course of my nearly two decades in the fitness world, I’ve offered support to countless men and women, helping many reach their goals. Something nearly everyone has in common is that
By: Matt Weik When you think of concussions and other brain injuries, you generally think about contact sports like football to be the cause. While this is true, concussions can happen to anyone without having
From the Kitchen of: Stefanie Antorcha PUMPKIN season is here!!! Who else is excited?! Not only is pumpkin the tell-tale sign of fall. But it’s also extremely nutritious! (I’m referring here to actual pumpkin, not
By Gigi Amurao A new year is underway—a time to start fresh with all the things we want to accomplish. So many of us start out in January with the number-one goal of getting back
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 November 2017 edition of
By Dan Solomon Publisher Last weekend in Hollywood, Florida, I had the rare privilege of attending the World Congress on Anti-Aging & Regenerative Medicine, a pioneering organization co-founded by Dr. Bob Goldman. The anti-aging movement is
By: Matt Weik If you were nearby, you’d hear me shouting “YES!” at the top of my lungs when it comes to building a home gym. In all honesty, investing in your health is the
By: Matt Weik We’ve all been there. Or we had friends growing up that were well… short. Many of them got picked on for their size or picked last when playing ball on the schoolyard.
By Ruth Silverman, Managing Editor Memorial Day was the unofficial ready-set-go for the summer barbecue season. Big parties, small parties, spur-of-the-moment get-togethers—there will be many opportunities to indulge, as Gigi Amurao pointed out in her
By Matt Samansky Supplement Review Editor Deer antler spray received its fair share of media attention. Ever since retired football star Ray Lewis tested positive for the stuff in 2013, the once popular supplement has
By Evina Del Pizzo One of the biggest struggles I’ve had my whole life has been with food. With sports requiring me to eat more, and fashion modeling requiring me to eat less, I couldn’t
By: Matt Weik You’re in search of a new supplement to try… What do you do? Look for reviews on new products, right? What if I told you most of the reviews out there today
On a new episode of the B-Built By Broser training series featuring Venice Beach super-trainer Eric “Merlin” Broser, Coach Broser is joined by veteran bodybuilder Lionel Brown as the pair discusses contest prep strategies in
Dan Solomon’s Video Blog Series continues with a no nonsense rant about the return of legendary bodybuilder Kevin Levrone. In this 4 minute video, the DigitalMuscle.com founder provides some perspective on one of the year’s
By: Matt Weik Before we all get our hopes up that this article will unlock the secret you’ve been waiting for to unleash untapped muscular gains, let’s get one thing straight. The results found in
From the Kitchen of Stefanie Antorcha In case ya’ll haven’t realized it yet, eating healthy and dieting can be super fun and delicious!!! Hopefully you’ve enjoyed some of my famous desert recipes we’ve been making
DigitalMuscle.com, the fitness industry’s rapidly growing media hub, is pleased to announce the arrival of Karina Nascimento to its growing team of fitness minded personalities. The Brazilian born physique champion has spent the last decade lighting up
By: Matt Weik If you’re looking to stay on your diet, the worst thing you can do is have an enabler feeding you food that you shouldn’t be consuming. Or someone who leaves out portioned
BIGGER, the upcoming motion picture chronicling the life of bodybuilding pioneer Joe Weider, has been garnering a lot of media attention. Recently, the cast & crew received a visit on set by Entertainment Tonight. Co-star Julianne
By Matt Samansky Supplement Review Editor Every once in a while, an athlete will experience the discomfort of a fungal infection. It’s not always pleasant to talk about, but it’s often a reality of life
From the Kitchen of Robyn Maher Hey guys! It’s been a while since I checked in here at DigitalMuscle.com with a new recipe. So with Summer fast approaching I thought I’d share one of my
In the latest episode of her new series MIND, BODY & SOUL, Rosie is in the kitchen…and she’s whipping up something delicious! Produced for DigitalMuscle.com by Giles Thomas. Quite possibly one of the fitness industry’s
Dan Solomon’s new Video Blog series opens with a 3 minute commentary about legendary bodybuilder Dexter Jackson’s pursuit of one of the sport’s most prolific records. Comments? Click here to access Dan’s contact info! Dan Solomon,
From the Kitchen of Robyn Maher Life can get pretty hectic! As a single, working mom of three, I’m often not sure how I’m going to get everyone (myself included) where we need to go.
By: Matt Weik It’s commonly recommended that all men, whether we exercise or not, should take a daily multivitamin. And now for good reason! Statistics show that anywhere between 70-89% of sudden heart attacks transpire
From the Kitchen of Robyn Maher This great seasonal spice cake is a favorite of my friends and clients. Try it, and enjoy! Pumpkin Apple Spice Cake 2/3 cup oat flour (grind oats in blender)
From the Kitchen of Stefanie Antorcha Welcome back to the BamBody Kitchen!!! We have whipped up a lot of delicious meals and goodies, and today we are going to dive into some filling pasta ideas.
By Lindsay Kent BeautyFit Blog Having a plan in place is one of the most important weapons you can have in your training arsenal. Without one you end up with a cluttered mess of loads
By: Matt Weik IML Blog Getting in shape doesn’t need to be difficult or taxing—especially if you make it a lifestyle. After some time, things become second nature and it won’t feel out of the
By Paul & Magda Wilk Hi Guys and welcome again to our blog! In our last article we shared with you the story of our amazing Fit Trip to Rio de Janeiro. Today we’re writing
By: Matt Weik Some might say that we are in a bit of a crisis mode when it comes to battling the bulge. The rate of those suffering from being overweight or obese seems to
By Douglas Kalman PhD, RD, FISSN Nutrition Editor A few items from the note pad to pass along this week… 6 out of 10 are Overweight! Weight loss and weight control is not easy for
From the Kitchen of Robyn Maher Continuing with our popular Fit Recipe Series here at DigitalMuscle.com, our resident “Fit Chef” Robyn Maher shares this delicious high-protein recipe for those who love the decadence of coconut
By Colette Nelson Welcome to my new blog here at Digital Muscle!!! Let’s begin with a topic that far too many people dare to ignore… You can’t escape diabetes. Approximately 477 million people worldwide have
DigitalMuscle.com announces a major sponsorship agreement with RedCon1, the industry’s fastest growing supplement brand. As part of the deal, RedCon1 will be branded within Digital Muscle’s growing lineup of ORIGINAL content; video series, webcasts, and
By: Matt Weik Who doesn’t like sleep? Those fond memories of college where you could sleep in till noon without a care in the world so long as you didn’t have an early morning class.
Our Iron Diaries series, presented by House of Pain, continues with Jay Cutler’s return to the Mecca of bodybuilding for a couple of days to hit Gold’s Venice, have dinner at Cheesecake Factory in Marina Del Rey,
By: Matt Weik IML Research Blog When illness falls on us or someone we love, it’s never easy. We often wonder what our next step should be. Research seems to keep coming back to the
By Dan Solomon We receive a pile of emails here every day. Most are opinions or questions about articles published here at DigitalMuscle.com, a diverse assortment of topics ranging from training & nutrition to supplementation
By Evina Del Pizzo What’s the best workout for building nice, full but chiseled arms? My mentors usually gives me a quick look and giggle when I ask that question. Mostly the answer has been,
By Magda & Paul Wilk Hi Guys and welcome back to our fitness and travel blog. Today we’re visiting Miami Beach, a city where fitness is visible everyhwere, a place where you’ll find fit people
Our Iron Diaries series, presented by House of Pain, continues with Vida Guerra, The Queen of Curves! In 2011, she became an IFBB Bikini Pro after spending years as one of the most sought after
By Matt Samansky Supplement Review Editor Spring has sprung…and so has the elastic on my jeans. It’s finally time to shed the puffy jackets along with the excess fat from those long winter months. Diet
By John Hansen Legendary bodybuilding champion Kevin Levrone made headlines recently when he announced that he will compete this September at the Mr. Olympia contest. At 51 years old, the former bodybuilding superstar hasn’t competed in
From the Kitchen of: Stefanie Antorcha Here in my DigitalMuscle.com recipe blog we’ve made waffles, pancakes, and super delicious versions of each… but what about French toast??? Well, that day is here ya’ll!!!! Today, we
By: Matt Weik IML Blog Everyone’s in search of a magic pill to help them achieve the body they’ve always dreamed of. Well, unfortunately it doesn’t exist. So, for that reason, I’m going show you
By Gigi Amurao Warmer weather is finally upon us! It’s time to clean out the pool, break out the grill, and get ready for those summer barbecues, starting with Memorial Day at the end of
From the Kitchen of Robyn Maher I love to travel! In addition to the incredible sights I see and the fascinating people I meet, I enjoy the interesting and flavorful new foods that I discover
By Dan Solomon Fitness Addicts – they come in all shapes and sizes; the endurance athlete, the bodybuilder, the sprinter, the yoga fanatic, the powerlifter, the cross-fitter, the bikini model, the tennis player. The list
By Ruth Silverman, Managing Editor Digital Muscle is “growing faster than a Chia Pet’s hair,” and I couldn’t be more excited. I’m stealing that corny line from Nancy Noreman’s recent post, but you’ve got to admit,
By: Matt Weik In an industry loaded with well-built men, the ladies often get the short end of the stick when it comes to nutritional supplements. In fact, many female athletes avoid supplements all together due to
By: Matt Weik Who would have thought that a visit to Chocolate World at Hershey Park in Pennsylvania would give athletes an advantage over their competition? As ridiculous as it sounds, it could actually be
By: Matt Weik We live in a world where people who use pre-workouts are focused only on one thing — stimulants. That’s right, they want to feel jacked up. They want to feel as if
By Dan Solomon Publisher When we first conceived the idea of turning the improbable story of Joe Weider into a scripted, feature film, we knew there’d be challenges. Among the most daunting tasks would be
By Roger Lockridge Take a quick trip with me down Memory Lane to when you first started training. Remember how psyched you were to get to the gym, to feel the weight in your hands?
By Matt Weik We’ve all had those moments at work that make us wonder how we have any hair left! The stresses that can be formed throughout your normal 9-5 can be enough to drive
By: Douglas Kalman PhD, RD Have you ever been in a crowded room and all you seem to hear is people coughing and sniffling? I am not kidding!!! This happens every time a room is
By: Matt Weik When it comes to sports injuries, most occur from wear and tear as well as damage done directly to our ligaments and tendons due to force exerted on the body either by
After enjoying monumental success earlier this year in Columbus, Sydney and Rio, the Arnold Classic will head to Johannesburg the weekend of May 27 – 29 for the inaugural Arnold Classic South Africa. As the
By Nancy Noreman Anyone who attends a bodybuilding or fitness event knows that the audience will be made up of the usual characters. Those who feel they should get a free ticket because they’re gonna get their
By: Matt Weik Our bodies are constantly under attack! Thanks to antioxidants, our cells are shielded from harm. Antioxidants help protect the body from free radical damage. Here’s a visual for you: Cut an apple
From the Kitchen of Stefanie Antorcha Alrighty ya’ll, by now your kitchen should be on fire, not literally I hope, with some of the super healthy delicious goodies we’ve been creating every week. Today, I’m
By John Hansen I recently interviewed an IFBB professional bodybuilder named Santiago Aragon about a decision he made to switch from the “Under 212lb” bodybuilding division to the new Classic Physique division. Santi, who earned
By Gigi Amurao Is your fondness for social media killing your fitness goals and wrecking your self-esteem? Everywhere you look, people are on their phones, taking selfies, or scrolling through social media. If you want to
One of the year’s most valuable and exciting prize packages is up for grabs on June 4th in Overland Park, Kansas at the inaugural IFBB Pro Bikini Mayhem Championship. The event will be held as
By Helen Sanders If you’re serious about your workouts, you already know how important the food you put into your body is for supporting your training goals. Food is fuel, and that’s especially true for
On a new Pro Bodybuilding Worldwide Radio hosts Eric Broser and Dave Bourlet visit with living legend Tom “The Golden Eagle” Platz to discuss the work he’s doing with Sergio Oliva Jr. and how his own career in
By Evina Del Pizzo How often have you seen a friend—or someone on your social feed—talking about competing in bikini and thought to yourself, “I could do that”? Let me tell you, it’s probably not
By: Matt Weik When trying to turn poor habits into healthy ones, we often end up falling back into some of those unhealthy choices. Health and fitness is a lifelong journey. There will be ups
By Nicole Cress The BeautyBlog A new year is upon us, and it’s that time again. I’m not much for New Year’s resolutions, but I do believe in setting goals and intentions. Every year at
By: Matt Weik With all the latest innovations in supplementation, it’s easy to lose sight of the basics. This blog is an important reminder that if you’re serious about those gainz, then you better have
Our Iron Diaries series, presented by House of Pain, continues with a tour of the hardcore Mendy’s Gym in Van Nuys, California. Gym owner and Bench Press Champion Scot Mendelson takes DigitalMuscle.com on a tour during
By Matt Samansky GIA-Labs was founded in 2014 under the determined leadership of CEO Jason Giardino. Having sampled more pre-workouts than I can count, I am always searching for new ones to try. The new-kid-on-the-block
As he prepares for his annual Ferrigno Legacy event in Palm Springs, The Incredible Hulk Lou Ferrigno invited DigitalMuscle.com’s Muscle Beach TV into his home to discuss the event and a variety of current events in
As the NPC and IFBB have added new divisions, it’s been exciting to watch each in turn grow faster than a Chia Pet’s hair. In fact, there are more new-pro status changes on Facebook each
