Is that “science, bro” or “broscience”?

From: Mike Matthews - Saturday Jan 23,2021 09:09 am
Answers to your most pressing questions about diet, training, and supplementation . . .
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Hey there,

I’ve been in the fitness racket for nearly 20 years now, and something I’ve noticed is that many people ask the same questions over and over.

As Yogi Berra said, “It’s like deja vu all over again.”

And I understand why. 

The fitness industry is brimful of shysters and shenanigans and much of the information found in books and magazines and floating around gym lockers and social media is misleading and even malicious.

In short, it’s hard to separate the “bro-science” and fake news from the sound, workable, scientifically validated principles and strategies.

You’re in luck, though, because fate has led you to one of the few oases in the desert, and that means you’ll never want for high-quality, well-researched, and practical guidance on how to get fitter and healthier than ever before.

And I want to prove it, starting with the answers to some of people’s most pressing questions about diet, training, and supplementation.

AND WE’RE OFF!

[+] What foods should I eat to lose weight?

One of the biggest dieting myths out there is the idea that you have to heavily restrict the types of food you eat to lose weight effectively.

This simply isn’t true.

Effective weight loss is all about HOW MUCH you eat, not WHAT.

Yes, protein, carbohydrate, and dietary fat come into play, but ultimately it’s a game of controlling your calories.

Check out this article to learn more:

How Many Calories You Should Eat (with a Calculator)

[+] Help! I’m skinny fat and I hate it!

If there’s one thing about people’s bodies that aggravates them most, it’s being skinny fat.

You know, the type of physique that doesn’t look overweight but lacks muscle definition; that, despite having relatively low levels of body fat, looks soft and shapeless.

What’s more, people rightfully feel they’re working way too hard in the gym and kitchen to look the way they do.

Well, I have good news:

There are three primary causes of skinny fatness and the solution is simple and straightforward.

Check out this article to learn more:

Why People Are Skinny Fat (and How to Fix It)

[+] How do you build muscle and lose fat at the same time?

Nothing drives more people into gyms and GNCs than the pursuit of building muscle while losing fat, or body recomposition, as people “in the know” like to call it.

It sounds so simple, right? People always talk about “shifting fat” with the right exercises, diet, and supplements, don’t they? You can lose fat but not weight, can’t you?

Well, I have good news and bad news:

  • The good: yes, it’s possible to build muscle and lose fat simultaneously.
  • The bad: it’s only possible under certain (unalterable) conditions.
  • The ugly: the majority of advice on how to actually do it is piss poor.

Check out this article to get the whole story:

The Secret to Body Recomposition: Lose Fat & Gain Muscle

[+] What are the best exercises for (insert body part)?

Out of all the many exercises you can do for the major muscle groups in your body, a small handful stand head and shoulders above the rest.

And if you just focus on getting strong on these premium exercises, you’ll be well on your way to your best body ever.

Not only that, you’ll avoid many of the mistakes and pitfalls that keep people stuck in a rut, confused, and frustrated.

And so I give you:

The Best Exercises for Your Quads

The Best Exercises for Your Hamstrings

The Best Exercises for Your Calves

The Best Exercises for Your Butt

The Best Exercises for Your Chest

The Best Exercises for Your Biceps

The Best Exercises for Your Triceps

The Best Exercises for Your Shoulders

The Best Exercises for Your Back

The Best Exercises for Your Core

[+] I’m not losing weight and can’t figure out why. WTF?

You’re following all the rules.

Your diet is “cleaner” than an operating room.

Your “carbohydrate curfew” begins at 7 PM sharp. 

You’re cycling this and restricting that.

Why the hell aren’t you losing weight!?

Well, I have good news for you:

  • You’re not genetically cursed.
  • Your metabolism is fine.
  • Your hormones aren’t conspiring to keep you fat.
  • You’re not eating too little of the “right” foods.
  • It’s not the carbohydrates, sugar, or artificial sweeteners, either.

The real reason you’re not losing weight is very simple. The solution is likely simple too. 

Check out this article to learn more:

The Best Way to Lose Weight Fast Without Losing Muscle

[+] How do I get a six pack?

The amount of bad advice out there on how to get “six pack abs” is overwhelming.

  • Some people say you just have to do special types of ab exercises . . . and they’re wrong.
  • Some people say you just have to get lean . . . and they’re sometimes right but often wrong.
  • Some people say you just have to do a lot of heavy squats and deadlifts . . . and they're mostly wrong.
  • Some people say you have to avoid certain types of foods and take weird supplements . . . and they’re really wrong.

What’s the right way to get a killer core, then?

Check out this article to learn more:

The No-BS (And Only) Way to Get “Six Pack Abs”

[+] How do I get rid of this damn belly fat?

Imagine having that tight waist and those washboard abs you’ve always wanted. All year round.

Imagine never again having to suffer through strange diets or grueling workout routines, only to be disappointed in the results.

Imagine knowing which supplements are scientifically proven to help you get lean and which are a waste of money.

Well, you don’t have to imagine these things because I’m going to lay it all out for you.

In just 15 minutes, you’re going to know what makes belly fat so tough to lose and exactly what to do to get rid of it once and for all.

Check out this article to learn more:

Why Belly Fat Is So Stubborn (and How to Lose It)

[+] What are the best supplements for building muscle?

Most “muscle-building supplements” are worthless garbage and you should approach the entire category with a gimlet eye and tight-fisted budget.

That said, three supplements in particular can help you build muscle faster:

1. Protein powder

2. Creatine

3. Beta-alanine

They’re not necessary, but they can speed up your muscle growth.

Read this article to learn more:

The 3 Best (and Worst) Muscle Building Supplements

PHEW.

WE DID IT FAM.

And these are just a few of the questions I get on the regular. 

If you have a question that wasn’t answered here, just reply to this email and I’ll be happy to help.

Ciao for now!

Mike

Founder

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