Posts

Showing posts from February, 2022

Creamy Balsamic Vinaigrette

Image
Creamy Balsamic Vinaigrette This Creamy Balsamic Vinaigrette will add so much flavor to your next delicious homemade salad.  Our core belief here is that balanced eating should be both nutrient-dense and delicious-dense! One of the unique elements in our Foundational Five system for creating balanced meals is the Flavor Factor, which is all about adding ingredients that help make your meal taste delicious and even more nutritious, including sauces, dressings, spices, and herbs. Made with dijon mustard and balsamic vinegar , this Creamy Balsamic Vinaigrette  will quickly become your go-to dressing for a ll of your homemade salads or bowls!  Make this Flavor Factor recipe on your batch cooking day and you’ll be able to enjoy it in a variety of ways throughout the week!  Using The Foundational Five To Create This Creamy Balsamic Vinaigrette In case you’re new to the NS Community and the Mindful Nutrition Method, the Foundational Five system is part of how we ...

Ep. #874: Can You Be “Addicted” to Exercise? This Is What Science Says

Is exercise addiction real? Is it something to worry about? In general, the opposite is the problem here in America. Seventy-seven percent of Americans fail to reach the minimum recommended physical activity guidelines, while only about 0.5% of people can be classified as what we might call exercise addicts. However, the numbers change when you look at certain demographics. For example, when you look at “fitness people” specifically, exercise addiction is much more common according to a number of studies. So what is exercise addiction? Could you be addicted to exercise or maybe on the path to becoming addicted? What are the signs of exercise addictions? How do you know if you’re exercising too much? I answer all that and more in this podcast, so press play and dive in! Timestamps: 0:00 – My fat-burners Phoenix and Forge are 25% off this week only! Go to buylegion.com and use coupon code MUSCLE to save 20% on any non-sale items or get double reward points! 3:55 – What is exe...

How Ryan Used Bigger Leaner Stronger to Lose 29 Pounds and 13% Body Fat

The post How Ryan Used Bigger Leaner Stronger to Lose 29 Pounds and 13% Body Fat appeared first on Legion Athletics . https://ift.tt/40wLbrD February 27, 2022 at 06:00PM Legion Athletics

Ep. #873: Q&A: Volume to Maintain, Daily Meat Consumption, Calf Rep Tempo, and More!

Image
This podcast is a Q&A, but it’s a bit different from the kind you’ll typically find here on Muscle For Life. In my usual Q&A episodes, I take a question from email or Instagram and then fully answer it in an episode of the podcast every week. However, over on Instagram , I’ve started doing weekly Q&As in the stories, and it occurred to me that many podcast listeners might enjoy hearing these questions and my short answers. So, instead of talking about one thing in an episode, I’m going to cover a variety of questions. And keep in mind some of these questions are just for fun. So if you want to ask me questions in my Instagram stories, follow me on Instagram (@muscleforlifefitness), and if I answer your question there, it might just make it onto an episode of the podcast! If you like this type of episode, let me know. Send me an email ( mike@muscleforlife.com ) or direct message me on Instagram. And if you don’t like it, let me know that too or how you think it co...

The 12 Best Deadlift Variations for Building Muscle and Gaining Strength

Image
You’ve probably heard that the deadlift is one of the best muscle- and strength-building exercises you can do. True. You may have also heard that of all the deadlift variations there are, the “conventional deadlift” is the best of the bunch, and that you have to deadlift conventionally to get the full benefits of the exercise. False. While the conventional deadlift is a fantastic exercise and allows you to lift more weight than most other deadlift exercises , it’s not necessarily ideal for everyone. Some people find it uncomfortable, some find that it beats up their joints more than other variations, and others simply don’t like it due to personal preference.  And as you’ll learn in this article, there’s nothing truly special about the conventional deadlift. Yes, it’s a great exercise and worth doing if you like it, but you can gain muscle and strength just as effectively with other deadlift variations . In this article, you’ll learn 12 of the best deadlift variations...

How To Stock Your Pantry For Balanced Eating

Image
How To Stock Your Pantry For Balanced Eating Want to learn how to stock your pantry so it’s really easy for you to make balanced meals with what you have on hand?  Setting your environment up for success is key to maintaining balanced eating habits for the long-term, even when life is busy, stressful, or you’re out of your normal routine. Our Mindful Nutrition Method students know that maintaining the balance they’d like to have is so much easier when they make it easier to follow through, and having balanced options in your fridge is one simple way to make that possible! Additionally, all our Mindful Nutrition Method students get a full video tour of how to stock your pantry, fridge, freezer, and kitchen along with some other amazing bonus video lessons. Are you interested in these bonuses? Watch the free masterclass to learn more! It’s an amazing feeling to open up a pantry full of your favorite nourishing whole foods just waiting to be used in your next meal or snack, and ...

Ultimate Satisfying Salad

Image
Ultimate Satisfying Salad This Ultimate Satisfying Salad is the perfect winter salad you need for nutrition and comfort! Packed with all the vitamins and minerals, it’s a delicious way to eat a balanced meal.  Who doesn’t love a delicious salad that’s actually filled with flavor? They’re so easy to toss together on the fly or prepare in advance for ease throughout the week.  We’re all about prioritizing the combination of enjoyment and nourishment here at Nutrition Stripped. And this recipe is a beautiful example of just that!  Using the Foundational Five to Create This Ultimate Satisfying Salad In case you’re new to the NS Community and the Mindful Nutrition Method, the Foundational Five system is part of how we teach you to build balanced meals. It makes it easy for you to give your body the nourishment you need while having the flexibility to enjoy the foods you love without stressing about food. The Foundational Five is made up of five elements of nutrition in...

Ep. #871: It’s Okay If You Don’t Get Fitness Right the First Time

This episode is part of a series that I have dubbed “Motivation Monday.” (Yes, I know, very creative of me. What can I say, I’m a genius…) Seriously though, the idea here is simple: Post a short and punchy episode that I hope gets you fired up to tackle the workouts, work, and everything else that you have planned for the week ahead. As we all know, it’s one thing to know what you want to do, but it’s something else altogether to actually make yourself do it, and I hope that this series gives you a jolt of inspiration, energy, and encouragement to get at it. So, if you like what you hear, then make sure to check back for the latest and greatest installment. Timestamps: 0:00 –  Please leave a review and subscribe to the podcast!  2:07 – Get my best-selling books Bigger Leaner Stronger and Thinner Leaner Stronger for just 99 cents! This week only: https://legionathletics.com/products/on-sale/ Mentioned on the Show: Get my best-selling books Bigger Leaner Stronger...

How Ricardo Used Bigger Leaner Stronger to Lose 33 Pounds and 12% Body Fat

The post How Ricardo Used Bigger Leaner Stronger to Lose 33 Pounds and 12% Body Fat appeared first on Legion Athletics . https://ift.tt/flKj1eg February 20, 2022 at 06:00PM Legion Athletics

What Is a “Healthy” Body Weight for You?

Image
Many people believe that their body weight is the best measure of their health. It’s why they’re so keen to know what their “ ideal” body weight is and why “ ideal body weight calculators” and “ ideal body weight charts ” abound online. And for good reason—a healthy body weight is a good barometer of your overall health, and drastically reduces your chances of illness and early death. That said, you should never look at your body weight as the sole determinant of your health. In this article, you’ll learn what a healthy body weight is and why it’s important, how to find your ideal body weight, how to change your body weight for the better, and more! Table of Contents What Is a Healthy Body Weight? What Is My Ideal Body Weight? A Better Way to Know if You’re at a Healthy Body Weight How to Get a Healthy Body Weight FAQ #1: What is an “ideal body weight calculator?” FAQ #2: What is an “ideal body weight chart?” FAQ #3: What’s an ideal body weight for women? FAQ #4: Wh...