Should you hire a coach?
Posted By Dominick Cardone on December 17, 2019
So no body really discusses if you “need” a coach per say. To be honest, with years of experience of seeing so many different clients and learning their length of knowledge. I honestly feel most can benefit from a coach. There is way to much false information online. As well as so much different information, …
Going Nutz For A Better Body
Posted By Brad Rowe on December 16, 2019
With the new year ringing in, one of the number one goals for most is to get in better shape. Gym memberships boom, online coaches and personal trainers thrive, and supplement companies push thermogenic like the ice age is upon us. People step into gyms and get up early and go for jogs or even …
Prepping For Thanksgiving
Posted By ProjectAD on November 27, 2019
The last Thursday of this month is Thanksgiving. A word that is synonymous with four letters, FOOD. It is no secret that Thanksgiving for most is a day of guiltless gluttony with family and friends. For most they don’t even hesitate to eat their fill of pies, stuffings, and dressings. If you’re someone who’s a …
The Importance of a Balanced Off Season with Joe Mackey
Posted By ProjectAD on November 22, 2019
The importance of a good offseason is just as important as a prep. Unfortunately at times, People tend to think that just because you’re not getting ready for a competition, that it’s not important to stay on a regimen. Overall whether I’m prepping for a show or in offseason, I like to have structure all …
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What weight? Ideal bodyweight and health by Sarah Sweeney
Posted By Sarah Sweeney on October 21, 2019
When people begin a weight loss journey, it makes sense that they place a heavy emphasis on the number they see on the scale. It’s easy to measure, it’s easy to track, and it makes it very salient whether you’re making progress toward the ideal body weight you’ve set for yourself. So, what’s …
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Cheat Meals and Refeeds With IFBB Pro Jamie DoRego
Posted By Jamie Do Rego on October 21, 2019
As bodybuilders and fitness enthusiasts we all have a secret love for food but the question is when and where do we implement these “cheat meals”? How often and are they beneficial? First thing you have to take into account is what phase of training are you in? Are you looking to gain muscle or …
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Traveling and Bodybuilding
Posted By Brad Rowe on October 17, 2019
One of the biggest questions I get from peers and up and comers is how do you travel with your food and supplements. As we all know the grind never stops and in life we often have to travel for things aside from vacations. I have perfected the travel and food issues…… I just fast …
The Post Show Rebound With Jamie Do Rego IFBB Pro
Posted By Jamie Do Rego on August 20, 2019
The postshow rebound phase is often overlooked by many but if approached correctly we can make huge improvements in a very small time frame. After a show your body is very anabolic after being restricted of calories and nutrients for an extended time period. An initial increase in calories can bring about huge increase in …
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Not seeing the progress you were expecting?
Posted By Stefanie Nadine on August 14, 2019
Not seeing the progress you were expecting? Here are some typical rookie errors that can hinder your progression without you realising. Hidden calories. It’s very easy to consume more calories than you should be without really noticing, especially when it comes to liquids. For example the sauces that you add to your meals could be …
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Alcohol and Body Composition
Posted By Sarah Sweeney on August 13, 2019
Alcohol and Body Composition Are we getting drinks or DRANKS? Are we drinking ourselves out of achieving our health and fitness goals? Many people enjoy its sedating influence and it does play a vital role in many of society’s traditions and practices. But, one effect alcohol has, which is not widely discussed, is its impact …
Longevity with IFBB Pro Jamie Do Rego
Posted By Jamie Do Rego on July 18, 2019
As bodybuilders we have to understand the importance of longevity and health, we need to ensure our body is kept as healthy as possible in order for it to function optimally. I personally recommend getting blood work done after every prep and before starting a prep. This is my personal approach to ensure the body …
You Are What You Eat? NO…You Are What You Absorb
Posted By Brad Rowe on July 16, 2019
You know the old adage, you are what you eat. Meaning if you eat shitty processed foods your body is going to look and perform like shit. Feed it clean, healthy food options, and you will feel and perform better. Well that is part true! The problem especially what seems to be much more frequent …
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Bodybuilding Knowledge Bites With IFBB Pro Dom Cardone
Posted By Dominick Cardone on July 16, 2019
1. Can you bypass bad genetics? – A common question is, “Do you think I have the genetics to go far?”. This isn’t an easy question to answer. The first thing that I usually say is, I don’t know what your ability to put on muscle is. Do you have the ability to continually adding …
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Sodium and Bodybuilding with IFBB Pro Dom Cardone
Posted By Dominick Cardone on June 25, 2019
One of the biggest mistakes I had made personally was regarding sodium. For YEARS, I did not salt my food. I only relied on what was in condiments, which wasn’t enough. I was always flat as shows, clearly not enough to where it hurt my placings. But I could have for sure been better. People …
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Off Season and Reverse Diet – The Facts with Tammy Patnode
Posted By ProjectAD on June 24, 2019
I have had an influx of first timers taking the stage this year and I have been asked a ton of questions about reverse diet and off season. I wanted to touch base on some important transitional strategies for making off season enjoyable and plentiful. First- my clients will have reverse plan in place coming …
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Top tips for curbing cravings and sticking to your diet
Posted By Stefanie Nadine on June 24, 2019
Top tips for curbing cravings and sticking to your diet 1. Prepare your meals for the day in advance. You are more likely to cheat on your diet, snack or choose bad foods out of ‘convenience’ if you don’t have meals prepared ahead of time. As the saying goes “fail to prepare, prepare to fail”. …
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Guide to a Successful Off-Season with IFBB Pro Brad Rowe
Posted By Brad Rowe on May 14, 2019
We all want to grow like weeds and achieve something supernatural in a short period of time. But many make mistakes when trying to make progress. More is not always more, and less is not always more. There is a balance that must be had in order to achieve results, and one of the biggest …
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Bodybuilding For Beginners with IFBB Pro Jamie Do Rego
Posted By Jamie Do Rego on May 7, 2019
When first starting out it’s important to go keep thing basics and not over complicate or overthink too much. The issue these days is that there is almost too much information available, all of which contradicts each other, people will preach that there method is the best, that study x or y suggest this and …
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MATADOR AT IT AGAIN with Alex Kikel
Posted By ProjectAD on April 26, 2019
MATADOR AT IT AGAIN I have every client check their fasted glucose with every check in simply to get a better perspective of whats going on internally. Just because your shredded or look good does not mean glucose levels will be within range. Because of that, I generally have my clients implement metformin or …
Diet Prep & Timing With AD Farm Athlete Chris Waite
Posted By ProjectAD on April 17, 2019
Chris Waite Bodybuilder NAVY Vet RR & Team ProjectAD Farm athlete talks us through his thoughts on diet prep & timings in this excellent informative video piece. www.ProjectAD.me Be part of it and #JoinTheHerd https://farm.projectAD.me
Thinking Outside The Box When It Comes To Nutrition with IFBB Pro Brad Rowe
Posted By Brad Rowe on April 14, 2019
As bodybuilders (all male or female categories fall into this) we get so consumed by….well consuming so much food. For the most part the food is high protein and high carbs because that’s the only way to make growth correct? We need to have protein so our body can break it down into the amino …
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How to potentially fix bad cholestrol?
Posted By Dominick Cardone on April 2, 2019
This is not medical advice nor am I recommending you do this. Just personal opinion on some things I have done for myself. Cholesterol has a lot of misconceptions. A lot of studies show, cholesterol a lot of times doesn’t come from fats etc. It actually comes from high sugar intake as well. So normally …
10 Powerful Ingredients Unique to the Project AD Line that can Alter Your Performance
Posted By Melissa Bumstead on January 16, 2019
Being healthy is always my number one priority. When I’m healthy my energy levels are high, my sleep quality is good, my training intensity is where it needs to be, my digestion is regular. When all of this is in check, it definitely shows in my physique as well as in my performance in the …
How To Effectively Train On A Low Carb Diet with IFBB Pro Brad Rowe
Posted By Brad Rowe on January 10, 2019
As a physique athlete we often have to go through different periods through out the year to yield the results needed. We go through phases of caloric surplus “off season” to grow, caloric deficit “prep” to lean out, and if your smart enough you will also do a detox phase and give your body periods …
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Jamie Do Rego’s Off-Season Strategy
Posted By Jamie Do Rego on December 3, 2018
Learn the offseason strategy behind one of the UK’s top up-and-coming bodybuilders, Jamie Do Rego as he chases his Pro Card. ————————————————— I like to call the offseason “improvement season” because there really is no time to get complacent. It is probably one of the most important aspects in bodybuilding when it comes …
Raising a “Normal” Kid as a Bodybuilding Parent | IFBB Figure Pro Sarah Sweeney
Posted By Sarah Sweeney on December 3, 2018
The reality is, that our children (especially young children) are brilliant mimics. They learn so quickly and with the effortless fluidity that we do not experience as adults because their brains are literally imbued with more plasticity than ours. This is not something that I take lightly as the parent of a young boy (or …
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Most overlooked supplement MAGNESIUM by IFBB Figure Pro Sarah Sweeney
Posted By Sarah Sweeney on November 8, 2018
Ask the average strength athlete to list the supplements they can’t live or lift without, and the list will probably stop at protein powder and creatine. Folks with a higher budget might add fish oil, branch chain amino acids, beta alanine, zinc, and other useful pills and powders that can improve performance in and out …
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Jamie DoRego Knowledge Bombs: The Mindset Needed for a Prep & Diet
Posted By Jamie Do Rego on November 2, 2018
#TeamAD’s Jamie DoRego discusses the champion mindset needed to approach a contest prep, and why it may not be for everyone. ———————————- The problem these days is everyone likes the IDEA of getting in shape – they love the idea of looking like the end results because at the end of the day …
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The most Overlooked Supplement for Pro Bodybuilders by Dominick Cardone
Posted By Dominick Cardone on October 22, 2018
IFBB Pro Bodybuilder Dominick Cardone provides some strong truth’s all pro bodybuilders need to be aware of when competing and supplementing. What is the most overlooked supplement for pro bodybuilders? To be totally honest, there is way more than one overlooked supplement. I can name more than a dozen that would benefit pro …
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Jamie DoRego’s Bodybuilding Knowledge Bombs
Posted By Jamie Do Rego on October 19, 2018
We ask up and coming pro bodybuilder Jamie DoRego to share his thoughts on some of the most contested training and nutrition concepts around bodybuilding. Read on to see his thoughts! ———————————— 1) What is the ideal amount of time for a contest prep? It’s all dependent on body fat levels at …
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