As 2019 comes to a close, let’s take a look back at our most popular and impactful articles of the year. These posts sparked conversation, challenged the norm, and offered practical strategies to help you train smarter. Here are the top 10, plus a bonus: 1. Heavy Hip Thrusts Are Dangerous One of the most…

Whey protein is an excellent post-workout option—but that doesn’t mean you need to drink a shake. You can eat your whey instead! Ricotta cheese is rich in whey protein. Think of the classic nursery rhyme: curds and whey. In that analogy, cottage cheese is the curds, and ricotta cheese is the whey. Growing up, we…

The type of protein you consume after training can have a major impact on your results. Weight training breaks down muscle fibers and connective tissue. You then need to build that tissue back up and animal protein does a much better job than plant protein since it provides a greater spectrum of the raw materials…