Category: Articles

Instead of New Years Resolutions, Set S.M.A.R.T.E.R. Goals
Why do new year's resolutions usually fail? Why do you start with guns blazing on January 1st, but by February, you're losing motivation, cheating on [...]

Politically Incorrect Fat Loss Tips and Why Cardio Does Not Work
I was at a big event last week and was reminded how important it is to have strategies for this season of high-calorie parties and busy schedules. But [...]

The Physics Of Weight Lifting
This is the first of a series of articles that will look to the science of physics to help us make our training more effective. In this article we wil [...]

Is Saturated Fat Evil, or Not So Bad After All?
The myths, lies, and misconceptions about saturated fat and your health. I've written many times in the last couple years about the mistaken beliefs i [...]

5 Excuses For Not Getting In Shape That Won’t Fly In 2009
It's 2009. Your old excuses for not getting in shape won't work. As Dr. Evil (Austin Powers) said, ZIP IT! I don't want to hear them anymore! Read em' [...]

Bodybuilding Success Blueprint Bi-Laws
Sometimes I'm completely fascinated with how badly the average gym dweller craves big arms. Although I witness these guys training chest, back, should [...]

2009 Arnold Classic Competitor List
The Arnold Classic, renamed Arnold Fitness Weekend, is an annual bodybuilding competition, named after Arnold Schwarzenegger, that takes place Mar [...]

Lee Priest Skipping Arnold May Come Back to Haunt Him
09 Show in Ohio Would Go a Long Way After Being Reinstated by IFBB
by Joe Pietaro | MuscleSportMag
After battling for nearly three years to be re [...]

The Mind in Muscular Development
In my opinion, no dialogue on training would be complete without discussing the mind's role in the equation! It would be a true disservice to the read [...]

How an Entire Year Could Go By With No Results
Typical scenario: I've been going to the gym for the past year now, but I have only lost 2 pounds. I eat about 1800 calories a day and I do 3 cardio a [...]

FD/FS: Four Little Letters that Can Mean BIG GAINS!
Warning: For those IronMagazine.com readers who are afraid of stretch marks, cannot afford to purchase a new wardrobe, or simply do not want to take u [...]

Fat Loss Advice For Oprah Winfrey and All Yo-Yo Dieters
In the January issue of O magazine, Oprah Winfrey says she is once again struggling with her weight and has just tipped the scales at 200 pounds. "I'm [...]

Phil Heath Skipping Arnold Classic Sharp Move
Training a Full Year the ‘09 Mr. O Will Benefit 'The Gift'
Joe Pietaro | MuscleSportMag
Finishing third in his first Mr. Olympia, Phil Heath has [...]

NPC Guidelines for New Bikini Division
CONFIRMED: NPC to add Bikini Division in 2009
Isaac Hinds | HARDBODY News
There's been talk for months about a possible bikini division being added [...]

Bally Total Fitness Files for Bankruptcy
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Bally Total Fitness Holding Corp, which operates 347 health clubs serving more than 3.1 million customers, filed for bankruptcy [...]