Predator Nutrition Interviews Citadel Nutrition

Predator Nutrition have been privileged with being the first to stock Citadel Nutrition in Europe! In order to celebrate this we conducted an interview with Citadel Nutrition's founder to gain exclusive insight into the company and inform ...

Predator Nutrition Interviews Joey Rodrigues, Co-Founder of HALEO

Predator Nutrition were lucky enough to get an interview with Joey Rodrigues, well known fitness expert and co-founder of both MAN Sports and his current brand, HALEO.

Predator Nutrition Printable Workout Log

Use this log to plan and gauge your training progress. Click the image and save it then print and enjoy! We hope you find this as useful as we do!

Predator Nutrition Recipe - Pumpkin Peanut Butter Fudge Protein Bites

Learn how to make high protein, great tasting treats today.

Predator's Six Week Six Pack Challenge

Is it really possible to get a six pack in six weeks? Well, it depends a lot on the individual, but with hard work and dedication and a careful diet and exercise plan, there's a very good chance you'll see results. Here we provide our ...

Progenadrex: Supplement Profile

Since its debut in early 2015, Fusion Progenadrex has gathered very consistent, rave reviews. Gains of 1lb/week in lean body mass, a simultaneous reduction in body fat and PH like pumps have been widely reported. Do the claims stack up?

Prohormones - A Comprehensive Guide to Prohormones - Updated

The only regularly update guide covering the prohormones available today and those sold in the past, with detailed profiles of each to help you compare.

Prohormones For Dummies

Read our guide on prohormones and even our advice on optimising their cycles, but still unsure of which prohormone is for you? We can help.

How to Optimise Prohormone Cycles

By now, if you have read our Comprehensive Guide to Prohormones, you will hopefully be in a position to make an educated choice about what prohormone is best suited to you, depending on your own personal circumstances. If you have not read ...

Prohormones - Short vs Long Cycles

A number of people have approached me requesting assistance with how long they should look to use Prohormones, with an overwhelming number stating that the huge amount of conflicting information on the Internet, and in gyms, leaves them ...

What is the best protein bar around in 2018?

With so many protein bars on the market today it is high time since we put them all to the test and gave you our verdict on which we think is the best. We have shortlisted some of our favourites and each bar is rated across a number of ...

Q & A - Training For Muscle Size

People exercise for many different reasons but one of the main ones is gaining muscle size. We thought we'd do a Q&A to answer some popular questions about this topic.

23 Detailed Quest Bar Flavour Ratings and Reviews

Our review of each flavour of Quest bars. Quest Nutrition have exploded onto the scene with their Quest protein bars and singlehandedly shattered people's expectations of what a protein bar is as well as setting new benchmarks in taste and ...

Raspberry ketone is the new ultimate fat burner

Raspberry ketone was found to work in positive correlation with weight loss, but it cannot work alone.

Research Review - How to Optimise Your Aerobic Exercise for Fat Loss

We were recently discussing on our forum about how much exercise is needed to produce results. We had also previously discussed training volume versus intensity with such notable interviewees as Layne Norton and Borge Fagerli and its fair ...

Research Review: Effect of Strength Training and Concurrent Strength and Endurance Training on Strength, Testosterone, and Cortisol

We have previously looked at how different types of weight training can affect testosterone so a new study showing how strength training versus a combined strength and endurance program affected testosterone and cortisol caught my eye.

Research Review: Effects Of Heavy Resistance Trainin

Research Review: Effects Of Heavy Resistance Training On Maximal And Explosive Force Production, Endurance And Serum Hormones If you have been watching the Olympic games and marvelled at some of the athletes on show in sports such as ...

Review Of BMJ Paper Behind Panorama Sports Drink Programme - Part 1

I encourage everyone to read this and share, tweet, and like this to all your friends as a refute to those who may believe you would be better off on a diet of jam and bread

Coach Rob Regish Interview

Predator speaks to Coach Rob Regish, the man behind Mass Pro Synthagen, to find out how he got started in training and what he can pass on after 28 years in the industry.

Ronnie Coleman Interview

We got the chance to interview the man himself, the Big Ron - none other, ladies and gentlemen, than Ronnie Coleman. We couldn't wait!

Series: Tips for a better diet at the work place

Let’s face it, eating healthy food at work can be a real difficulty to some people. There are just so many obstacles, such as planning, cravings, the colleague next to you eating pizza...

Seven Tips To Ignite Your Cardio

Although many of us may try to our best to avoid it, cardiovascular training can be a very important component of most exercise regimes. Regular cardio training can be beneficial for a whole host of reasons including improved ...

Shedding the Myths Around Creatine

Probably one of the best-known sports nutrition supplements after whey is creatine. The reason behind that is largely due to being one of the most effective supplements as well. As with any other ‘mainstream’ supplement, however, there is ...

Should you avoid gluten?

Lately there has been a ton of bad press for gluten in the health and fitness community. Is it really as bad as everyone says it is?

Should you be worried about what you drink out of?

Bisphenol-A (BPA) is a chemical used in the making of plastics and found in everything from plastic containers to tinned food – pretty much anywhere plastics are used, there is a risk for BPA exposure and today plastics are used in ...

Should you drink protein while training?

While most athletes, bodybuilders in particular, will pay close attention to what they eat during the day, as well as their pre and post-workout meals, there is relatively less attention paid to the period where we actually break our ...

Should You Take HMB? (Part 2)

The researchers concluded that HMB supplementation reduces muscle damage, reduces the athlete’s perception of the time needed to train again after high intensity exercise, and if taken before exercise can accelerate recovery.

Should You Take HMB?

By now everyone knows the benefits of both creatine and HMB. Both compounds are naturally occurring in diets but at a level that is not sufficient to produce any performance enhancing benefits

Six Reasons To Stay Hydrated

In bodybuilding and in fact most sporting circles, emphasis is regularly placed on achieving optimal macronutrient intake. You don't have to look far to see an abundance of literature and discussion on the ideal carbohydrates, protein and ...

Sleep - The Overlooked Factor

One of the biggest causes of change to western lifestyles was the advent of electricity. A great liberating force that meant mankind was no longer restricted by daylight; electricity enables us to have light at the flick of a switch any ...

Soy Protein - Can it increase testosterone?

In the supplement industry lots of products come and go over the years, but there remains near universal acceptance for the superiority of whey protein and other dairy proteins as a mainstay of bodybuilding. However, does soy protein have ...

Strategies To Optimize Muscle Growth Via Training And Diet

The ultimate goal of any bodybuilder is of course to increase muscle mass. Here we identify some important factors in the muscle building process.

Stress and Testosterone

How does stress affect testosterone? Here we explore the the relationship between stress and testosterone and the ramifications this can have for our training.

Strong Exterior, Healthy Interior: Part 1 - Glorious Guts

It's not the most glamorous of topics, but bowel health can dramatically affect your physical performance. Discover how to keep your guts in good health with our expert guide.

Strong Exterior, Healthy Interior: Part 2 - Caffeine: Friend or Foe?

Ask any common person in the street what the most commonly consumed psychoactive drug in the world is... and almost none of them will mention caffeine

Supplement Profile - Anabeta

Anabeta was launched onto the world in 2011 and swiftly won a reputation for itself as one of the best non-hormonal muscle builders around.

Supplement Profile – Burn24

Burn24 is a new non-stimulant fat burner from Omega Sports. We take a deeper look at the ingredients that go into this supplement and find out what makes it unique.

Supplement Profile - iForce Compete

We take a closer look at iForce Nutrition’s Compete to see what makes this a stand out supplement.

Supplement Profile - PES Alphamine

Find out the science behind PES Alphamine, a best selling fat burner with some unique differences compared to other products on the market.

Supplement Profile - PES Erase Pro

When the original PES Erase was introduced to the market consumers got a taste of the strongest OTC aromatase inhibitor and worldwide best selling anti-estrogen product of the current generation of supplements. Here we profile Erase Pro ...

Supplement Profile: PURUS LABS® d-pol™

D-POL™ is a novel testosterone elevator and vasodilator, carefully assembled for an unparalleled impact on hormone levels and nitric oxide production.

Supplement Profile: Tropinol XP™

Tropinol XP is iForce Nutrition's latest version of their popular testosterone booster. We take a look at the science behind the product to find out what makes this unique.

Supplements For Dummies

Don't know your protein from your prohormones? Our guide is here to help!

Supplements - When Should You Cycle Them?

Something that we get asked about a lot at Predator is how one should be cycling supplements. This article will provide clear guidance so that the guesswork can be taken out of choosing supplements and provide appropriate advice so that ...

Supporting Supplements

Here is a basic letter that can be copied and pasted, then sent to your local MP if you want to support freedom of choice in the supplements market.

Ten things you can do to get into shape faster than ever

We go through ten things that everyone can do to get fitter more quickly.

Testosterone Boosters: A Natural Way to Boost Testosterone, Part 1

What are Testosterone Boosters?

Testosterone Boosters - A Natural Way to Boost Testosterone Part 2

In the second part of our two part article, we look at some more of the natural ingredients you can use to boost your levels of testosterone, the ultimate muscle building hormone!

The Birth of the Protein Powder

Globally, the dietary supplement market is estimated to be greater than US$60 billion. But how exactly did this monster of an industry come to be? And more importantly who do you we owe thanks to?

The Clash Of Aerobic And Resistance Exercises

Many individuals who are training to build muscle will sneer at the idea of doing any cardio whatsoever, as it will have negative effects on their progression. Is there any truth to these statements or is it an excuse for the lazy among us ...

The effect of training type on muscle properties and hormone concentrations

Here at Predator, we have a wide range of customers, with a broad variety in training regimes and goals. For some, strength or hypertrophy may be the ultimate goal whereas others may prefer to concentrate on endurance, or even a ...

The Effects of Alcohol on Training

We all know that drinking isn't great for your health, but how does it impact on your training, and is there anything you can do? We take a look.

The Funny Faces Of London 2012 Olympics (Part 2)

There is a big part of the London 2012 Olympics that many of you will have missed. Sure, you may well have watched every single event; but did you notice these?

The Funny Faces Of London 2012 Olympics (Part 1)

There is a big part of the London 2012 Olympics that many of you will have missed. Sure, you may well have watched every single event… but did you notice these?

The Importance Of Breakfast

Now before I begin: I am under no illusions that writing an article on the importance of breakfast is a clear cut issue. As with most topics in the field of sports nutrition, there are several theories regarding the optimum approach.

The importance of warming up before sport

Rugby league is one of the toughest sports on the planet. The players regularly put their bodies on the line in what has been described as less a contact sport and more a collision sport. When you consider that one player lost control of ...

The Issue Of Male Infertility

We frequently listen to our fathers and grandfathers tell us that we are not "half the men they used to be", well it turns out that they were right all along, in-fact, in grandfather's case we are not even a quarter of the man he ...

The Kingpin Principle - Straps or No Straps?

I frequent many forums discussing weightlifting and bodybuilding and one area that tends to cause a great divide between forum members is the use of straps. One camp suggests that if your grip can& hold it, the weight is too great for you. ...

A guide to getting big arms - Part 1

Will answers what is possibly the most common question in the fitness industry. How can I get big arms?

The Power Of The Supplement Fad

Isn’t it strange how some supplements get their “15 minutes of fame”? The list of ingredients that have gone from being “the most exciting thing on the planet” to disappearing again with a “tail between ...

The Predator Guide - Q & A - Training For Muscle Size

The Predator Squat Solution - Part 1

You get a lot of people training legs but very few who can squat to save their lives. As the most challenging movement most gym goers will ever perform given the technical, physical, and mental demands the exercise imposes, it is no ...

The Predator Squat Solution Part 2 - A program for building a huge squat

To get to our destination means addressing these weaknesses but make no mistake it will be as difficult as climbing a mountain.

The rules of staying in shape when intoxicated: ZeroBroScience edition

This is for all of the young YOLOs out there who enjoy a regular drink (once a week) but feel that their potentially destructive habit might be holding them back from achieving their goal physique.

The Science of Bulking

Sooner or later everyone who trains regularly asks themselves the question “How can I gain muscle?” On the surface, this seems to be a relatively straightforward question, but the answer is anything but simple!

The Seven Deadly Bodybuilding Sins

Many of us commit transgressions that prevent us from reaching our goals. Are you guilty of any of the seven deadly bodybuilding sins?

Top 10 Sexiest Female Competitors at Olympia 2011

The Olympia Weekend is without doubt, the most decorated event in bodybuilding, bringing together both famous female and male bodybuilders and other physique competitors together in this annual event. This year the competition was held in ...

The Top 10 Sportsmen Of All Time

When it comes to choosing the best sportsmen of all time, it is a subject that is bound to spark debate. It's almost an impossible task to narrow it down to a list of ten and there is no fair way to place these in order due to the range of ...

The Truth About Carbohydrates

You’d be forgiven for not knowing what to think about carbohydrates these days. In society, we’ve gone from “carbs are a great healthy choice” to “carbs are the enemy” in record speed. In reality, the truth is probably neither of these. Of ...

The Ultimate Post-Workout Shake

The content of the shake you drink after a heavy weights session has a huge effect on the body’s response to exercise. We take a look at what goes into the ultimate post-workout shake.

Supplement Profile - Triazole

Triazole is a supplement whose formulation is grounded in research leading to a formula which should lead to increased testosterone, lowered estrogen and more rapid gains in strength and size without unwanted side effects.

Top 10 Bodybuilding Supplements

Sometimes while it is good to view in depth information such as we presented previously on choosing a protein powder, or in our list of awesome supplements, some people just want an easy to understand list explaining the value of different ...

Top 10 Hardest Men Ever!

We were having a discussion here at Predator HQ about who we thought was the 'hardest' and 'toughest' man that has ever lived. We restricted ourselves to only real people, and not film or TV characters so Superman doesn't count! It was not ...

Top 10 Hottest Female Fitness Models

We have found that our fans are particularly opinionated when it comes to celebrity physiques. It's all subjective but we love a good debate, so we thought we'd compile our picks for the top ten female fitness models.

Top 10 Hottest WBFF Pro Diva Bikini Models 2013 - Part 1

Part 1 Countdown of the top 10 WBFF Pro Diva Bikini Models of the finalists from the WBFF Las Vegas 2013 which took place 24th August 2013!

Top 10 Hottest WBFF Pro Diva Bikini Models 2013 - Part 2

Part 2 Countdown of the top 10 WBFF Pro Diva Bikini Models of the finalists from the WBFF Las Vegas 2013 which took place 24th August 2013!

Top Tips on Bulking and Putting on Size

Team BSN’s Neil Andrews is one of the UK’s leading bodybuilders; having been crowned the UKBFF’s Overall Mr Wales three years running, he knows a thing or two about packing on some SERIOUS size.

Training For The Christmas Holiday

As Christmas approaches, thoughts naturally spring to easing back on our training and diet, and enjoying the fun and food. Unfortunately, once the holiday season is over many people's bodies come back looking as if they have lost a fight ...

Training For Muscle Mass

Putting on muscle is a common goal for a lot of gym-goers. It is a long and very difficult process, but it can be done. Here we give you some tips on how to train for muscle mass.

Training for Rugby vs American Football. Which is the toughest?

When it comes to sheer speed and unmatched strength, few come close to an elite American Football player. But how would they fare up against a rugby player? In the end, who is the better athlete?

Training Lessons from the Predator Team

Some of the Predator team look back on their training experience and pick out the single most important thing they have learned.

Training Myths Busted

The world of health and fitness is rife with myth and misconception. Here we take a look at five common training myths and set the record straight.

Training Roundtable With The Experts - Part 1

Predator Nutrition speaks to four of the industry’s leading experts about training - Nick Mitchell, Bret Contreras, Kelly Baggett and Andreia Brazier - to see what they can teach us.

Training Roundtable With The Experts - Part 2

Welcome back to our training roundtable transcript with some of the industries top minds, the following questions follow on from Part 1

Training Smart: Muscle Fatigue, Hypertrophy and Exercising to Failure

‘Training to failure’ is a contentious topic in the fitness world. In this article, we aim to show you how to train smart – knowing what training to failure does, and knowing when to do it.

Training Template For The 'Hard Gainer'

Compared to the diet plan, training as a hard gainer is simple and straight forward. There is nothing complicated about it, no secret method or newfangled principle of training you have read about on the various muscle forums that will see ...

Triazole - The King of Bulkers!

As I sat down in front of my computer in the office just now something dawned on me. I've just noticed that its starting to get darker outside a little earlier than it did last week. Im typing this in the final few days of August. What ...

Ultimate Training Plan Part 1

Most of you who have clicked on this link will have no doubt either been obsessed with or will have at least glanced over a fitness, bodybuilding or health magazine of some sorts at some point in your life. For some, what is read in these ...

Ultimate Training Plan Part 2

Part 2 of Will Dyson's Ultimate Training Plan looks at the training required to build the ultimate physique.

Understanding Pre-Workout Supplementation

How do you know which pre-workout supplement will help you achieve the results you seek? Here we cover the fundamentals of pre-workout supplementation.

Ursolic Acid - A novel muscle builder

We discuss Ursolic Acid, the ingredient behind the best selling Ur Spray and Ursobolic supplements. Ursolic acid shows promise for building muscle, fat loss and for those looking to recomp.

Vegan Bodybuilders And Their Stories!

We are constantly hearing about the importance of protein for bodybuilding and fitness however much of the time this solely refers to animal meat protein which is hailed as the ultimate and unparalleled source. How biased of us! Check out ...

Weight Training For Women

Weight training for women has become increasingly popular in recent years. Gone are the preconceptions that it is something exclusively for female bodybuilders and the belief that if you so much as lift a weight, you will then turn in to ...

What Body Type Are You And What Does It Mean For Your Supplementation?

If you have an Ectomorphic body type you are naturally skinny and struggle to put on weight, either muscle or fat, so for you guys diet and training are key. Ectomorphs need to eat more than the other two main body types to add lean mass ...

What is the best time to train?

In today's society with gyms opening around the clock in many major cities we have more options as to when we perform exercise than ever before. Given this, is there a particular time of day that can be considered the best time to train ...

Which protein powder is the best?

This is a question we get asked a lot, in fact it is quite possibly the most frequently asked question we encounter. Everybody has seen the adverts for protein powders promising greater muscle size and strength than ever before and ...

Why You Should Train In The Cold

If you are looking to burn some extra calories and excess fat tissue, then you should welcome this cold weather with open arms. Whether you are pumpin’ iron in a cold gym, or out doing some night time HIIT (check out our series on ...

X Factor interview with William Llewellyn, founder of Molecular Nutrition

We've interviewed William Llewellyn before and he's had a great deal to teach us about supplements and the supplement world. Today, we ask him about his most exciting product: X-Factor.

X-Factor™ Proven to Build Muscle

X-Factor was just proven in placebo-controlled trials to significantly increase lean body mass, muscle thickness, strength, and anaerobic power in experienced resistance-trained men...

Prize Draw Terms and Conditions

Terms and conditions of the prize draw.

Does Red Meat Really Increase Your Risk Of An Early Death?

We've known for a long time that processed meat is bad for you, but what about red meat? Does it really deserve the bad press it sometimes get? We look at a 2012 study which claimed to show that red meat increased the risk of cancer, and ...

10 Impressive Male Celebrity Body Transformations

At Predator Nutrition HQ, we have been busy compiling some of the most impressive male celebrity body transformations from the worlds of movies, sport and music. Check out our list below for some inspiration (or eye candy, depending on ...

10 Memorable Sporting Moments

It is a big year for sport with the 2012 London Olympics and it got us talking about the most memorable sporting moments of all time. It wasn't an easy list to compile, but we have managed to identify 10 sporting moments that we feel ...

10 Protein Myths Busted! (Part 2)

There are so many myths surrounding protein that seem to do the rounds endlessly and some of these myths have been circulating for such a long time that they are becoming accepted as common knowledge. So we thought it were high time we ...

10 Protein Myths Busted! (Part 1)

There are so many myths surrounding protein that seem to do the rounds endlessly and some of these myths have been circulating for such a long time that they are becoming accepted as common knowledge. So we thought it were high time we ...

101 Tips For a Better Body

Ah, the classic 101. There's a 101 for just about everything, so we thought we'd jump on the bandwagon with our own 101 Ways, which will help you improve your training and diet to build a better body.

12 Easy Weight Loss Tips

So you have a big event coming up and you are desperate to get into shape fast but time is again against you. Well before you neck a bottle of ex-lax or consider stapling your mouth shut, there are some easy ways to help win the Battle of ...

12 Impressive Female Celebrity Body Transformations

We take a look at the most impressive female celebrity transformations. These transformations are truly inspirational and go to show what hard work, determination, correct training and nutrition plan can achieve.

2011 Mr Olympia Report

The grandest stage of all in the bodybuilding world is undoubtedly the Mr Olympia competition, from Las Vegas. Whilst the Olympia weekend has a whole range of shows and competitions, all requiring exceptional physiques, there is no ...

21 Random Things You Learn As You Get Older

Maybe I'm just showing my age, but I've learnt a few things, and like all old people, I'm going to pass on all of my knowledge to you, whether you like it or not!

21 Reasons Why It's Time To Find A New Gym

So you joined a new gym and took advantage of special opening discounts. To start with it was a great gym; it was clean, tidy, no hassle from others and has good kit & help; but slowly over the course of a year things started to change. ...

3 Tips on Maximising Your Muscle Gains: Zero Bro-Science Edition

We have all fallen victim to the 'Bro-volution' at some point in our training careers: for most of us, the first few years. But like everything, there is a real scientific explanation for the way your muscles grow.

5 Common Exercises To Avoid

It can be easy for us to presume that all exercises are beneficial however some can do more harm than good. Performing any exercise with poor technique will put stress on the body but some other causes are less obvious. So here to ...

5 Steps To Help Manage Diet For Busy Lifestyles

The Dilemma: While many people have an approximate idea these days about how to eat in a healthy way, they come unstuck when trying to fit a healthy eating programme around an already hectic lifestyle.

50 More Tips For a Better Body

This article is written in response to our earlier article 101 Tips for a Better Body

7 Overrated Foods You Should Avoid When Dieting

Although most foods can be consumed within the context of an integrated training and nutrition program, some foods are better off left on the shelf when it comes to getting lean.

7 Protein-Rich Substitutes For Everyday Foods

There are endless high protein snacks out there for those who want to stay full whilst building muscle and avoiding fat gain; almost too many to count. Here's our pick of some of the most unexpected.

7 Reasons To Start Cycling This Summer

The British gold rush of the 2012 London Olympics coupled with Bradley Wiggins and Chris Froomes’ recent successes in cycling’s biggest competition has sparked a real buzz for the sport.

7 Tips To Fuel Your Sex Life

I bet that caught your interest. As much as it is great to look good in the gym, we all know that a big reason why we train is to be more attractive to the opposite sex but what can we do to ensure we have a healthy sex life? There are ...

35 Best (& Cheapest) Protein Sources For Building Muscle

Protein is a small nutrient made of amino acids that is essential for growth and function of the human body. The human body can manufacture several amino acids required for protein production, nonetheless a set of essential amino acids ...

A Brief History of Sports Nutrition

The concept that dietary intake and athletic performance go hand-in-hand is not a new one. Although it was not always the glossy, multi-billion pound, global industry it is today, the idea of sports nutrition was already forming way back ...

A Guide To Plyometric Training

Plyometrics are an exercise modality used by athletes to increase power. They have been popular in sports such as athletics for decades as a special training method to provide an overload not available from regular weight training or ...

A Quick Tip For "Hard Gainers"

Every day without fail I hear the same words, “I eat everything in sight, no matter what I eat I cannot put on weight” or “I eat s**t loads and don’t get any bigger” now most of these guys are little pencil ...

A Supplement Guide For Sceptics

There is little doubt in my mind that the world of supplements gets a bad press in the eye of the general public.

Activate Xtreme - Natural Testosterone Booster

Activate Xtreme is a powerful testosterone booster for men. Formulated by Driven Sports, Activate Xtreme has received outstanding reviews from customers - but what makes it so special?

Activate Xtreme Product Review

Activate Xtreme is specifically designed to increase the levels of free testosterone and thus lead to more anabolic processes. But does it work?

Alpha T2 - An Effective Fat-loss Choice For All?

Fat loss is a significant challenge for most trainers, but fortunately, plenty of fat burners exist to help you in your struggle. We take a look at a particularly promising product - Alpha T2.

An Interview with Borge Fagerli (aka Blade)

I first came across the name Blade on bodybuilding forums around the turn of the century and noticed he was consistently one of the most educated members on a variety of boards with in-depth knowledge on everything from training and diet, ...

An Interview with Matt Cahill - Founder of Driven Sports

Driven Sports hardly need introducing. We interview the man behind the makers of legendary products Craze and Frenzy.

An Interview with Professional Middleweight Boxer, Harry Matthews

An in depth interview by Rick Miller with Harry Matthews, the Yorkshire born professional middleweight boxer on behalf of Predator Nutrition

Are The Effects Of Pedalium Murex On Testosterone Permanent?

Pedalium Murex has long been used in India to help treat male sexual impotency however recent research by scientists sheds new light on to the possible long-lasting effects of using this treatment including possible permanent increases in ...

Ask the Experts - Fat Loss Special

Question 1 - What is the most important determinant of fat loss? Well there are a lot of things but the biggest thing is to make sure that you are in a caloric deficit. Obviously protein/carb/fat breakdown is going to heavily influence ...

Avoid Putting On Unwanted Weight During The Holiday Season

I cant believe another year has almost passed and with the ending of a year you now get confronted with the dangers of holiday eating and partying which can wreak havoc on your physique if you let it. I have previously written about ways ...

Avoiding ‘Modern’ Meat May Reduce Risk of Chronic Disease

Modern lifestyle and culture means that our bodies are experiencing new sensations every day that were not experienced by our ancestors. Can avoiding ‘modern’ meat may reduce risk of chronic disease?

Awesome Supplements You Can Take Year Round

I have seen literally hundreds if not thousands of supplements come and go since I first took an interest in the field of sports nutrition. I have been in the game so long I even see the same fads coming around twice. Any day now I expect ...

Beach Body For Beginners (For Men)

Ripped, shredded, toned, sculpted....in the quest for a good body these words get thrown around all too often with no real meaning behind them. What all these buzz phrases tend to imply is a visually pleasing ratio of muscle to body fat, ...

Best Supplements for Gaining Muscle

There is a saying that in the life of a bodybuilder there are just two phases – cutting and bulking. At the end of the day we are not talking about just adding mass, but quality lean mass, a.k.a. muscle.

Best Supplements Guide – The Ones to Watch in 2014

It’s clear today that with the ever growing fitness industry, more and more people are using supplements. Supplements can be a mixed bag - we take a look at the very best to look out for this year.

Beta Alanine Supplementation Explained

By now, hopefully many of you are hearing about beta-alanine and the huge amount of excitement it is creating in both bodybuilding and science communities. This article is designed to not only give you the lowdown on what is beta-alanine ...

Bodybuilding And Performance - Part 1

In the sport of bodybuilding there is literally zero athletic merit in what you do on stage. Rather it is the training which is required to build a physique which requires strength, willpower, the ability to analyse form and judge how and ...

Bodybuilding And Performance - Part 2

In part 1 of our feature we looked at the problems of overtraining

Bodybuilding Basics For Beginners Part 1: Training

I felt compelled to write this article in response to the overwhelming number of emails and queries I receive on a regular basis from aspiring bodybuilders wanting to know how to get big/lean. In truth, regardless of the nature of the ...

Bodybuilding Basics For Beginners Part 2: Diet

In part one of this series of articles we covered how you should train if new to bodybuilding, outlining a training approach that will bring consistent results, while avoiding the pitfall of overtraining. Assuming training is properly ...

BodyPower 2012 Show Report

BodyPower Expo 2012, the biggest health and fitness show in the UK, certainly packed a punch this year.

Bodyweight Exercises You Can Do Anywhere

What's your excuse then? Not enough time to exercise? Not enough money for the gym? Not any more!

How to Build Muscle Faster

Gaining muscle at an advanced level can be very difficult. Here we share six lesser-known but well-studied techniques to help you build muscle faster.

Bulking Plan For The 'Hard Gainer'

If you're a hard gainer looking to bulk up, you need to eat. A LOT. We can't stress that enough. Read our article and you'll see what we mean...

Can a collagen supplement help ease joint pain?

Without a doubt, nobody in the history of the universe has ever taken heed of any advice to stretch, warm up or take care of their joints until they get injured. Then they're in trouble - but can collagen supplements help?

Can BCAA supplements reduce muscle soreness?

One of the things we hear about a lot from trainers is the importance of consuming BCAA (branched chain amino acid) supplements. The three BCAAs are L-Leucine, L-Isoleucine and L-Valine and they occur naturally in the food supply being ...

Can challenging convention get you fitter faster? (part 2)

Can challenging convention get you fitter faster?

There is the theory that by paying excessively close attention to a matter you will actually be deceived more easily. It got me thinking about how often I see people stuck in this mental blind spot in the gym or with their diets. This is ...

Can Compression Clothing Give An Edge When Training?

A recent innovation has been the widespread adoption across a number of sports of compression clothing. The question which remains unanswered though is whether these compression garments actually provide an edge to athletes when training. ...

Can compression garments aid recovery?

I personally find that compression garments help me to recover after training, so I thought I'd share a recent study with you, which examines their role in performance and recovery.

Can Creatine Make You Smarter?

You're probably aware of the physical benefits of creatine, but did you know it can boost mental performance too? Read more about this amazing discovery here.

Can HMB build muscle?

For those with long memories, HMB was the most hyped supplement of the 1990's and possibly all time. Why then do so few people use it today? Given the fact that users rarely supported any benefit from HMB supplementation or that the trials ...

Can how you sleep cause you pain?

I thought it would be good to touch on a subject that is a bit different to the standard article on training, diet, or supplements, and look at the phase in our day where we spend more time on than these three areas combined - sleep.</p>

Big Weights = Big Guns?

Probably the most widely accepted fact within training society is that in order to get bigger we need to lift heavy things. But things are, as ever, more complicated than that. We look at the science.

Bodybuilding - Sport, Obsession Or Addiction?

Over the past 10 years bodybuilding has again become increasingly popular - bodybuilding is well and truly back on the map. But does it qualify as a sport, or an obsession, or even an addiction?

Can Using Light Weights Build Muscle Just As Well As Heavy Weights?

<p><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms,helvetica,sans-serif;">Whilst opinion varies on the ideal rep range for hypertrophy, anyone who has been training for a while would be fairly confident that performing 20-25 reps of a certain ...

Can Vitamin D Aid Weight Loss?

Vitamin D has been unofficially credited as a weight loss aid for years. We look at two scientific studies to see if there is any proof in the claims.

Can watching porn boost testosterone before hitting the gym?

It has often been believed in sporting circles that abstaining from sex before a big event is highly recommended. Quite when and where this advice originated from is unclear, although many believe it originated with the Victorians who ...

Can weight training increase testosterone levels?

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Capsaicin And What It Means For Weight Loss

What is the evidence that capsaicin can cause fat loss? Reggie Johal explores the evidence.

Cheat Meal Strategies Everyone Should Know

Originally this article was written with the intention of helping to curb fat gain from eating too much on holiday as a follow up to our article on training ahead of going on holiday. However, the more I began to look at it, the more I ...

Choosing The Right Protein Powder

Protein is a vital ingredient for anyone undergoing a training programme. Whether your goal is to bulk up or lose weight, if you are struggling to meet your protein intake through diet alone then a protein powder may be of benefit. Those ...

Combining Creatine and Beta-Alanine to Improve Endurance Capacity

According to a sponsored study carried out by sports scientists at Florida Atlantic University, a four-week course of creatine and beta-alanine may enhance athletes endurance capacity.

Common mistakes to avoid in the gym

When you have been training for a long time and spent even longer studying the science and practice of strength training you cant help but see some glaring errors in the majority of people who train in the gym. With my hand on my heart I ...

Countdown to the Perfect Summer Abs

The summer countdown has started and most of you will probably be on a quest to burn the excess belly fat and get an impressive six-pack. Out of all the body parts, training your core is probably the least pleasant one… why? Well, you see ...

Creatine Supplementation For Athletic Performance

Read our in-depth article about the best creatine supplementation around to improve athletic performance.

Creative Ways To Use Magic Pudding

Famous for creating Trutein, Body Nutrition are back with arguably an even more exciting product in Magic Pudding. This revolutionary protein pudding has already proved a huge success in America, will it have the same effect on you?

Cynostane: The Perfect Prohormone

New to prohormones and I have been researching the perfect first time cycle...something all potential PH users will do, and something all PH users have done in the past.

Depletion - How And Why?

For anyone, regardless of level or experience, who has tried the conventional low calorie, no carb, high cardio regimes and found them to be nothing but a torrent of muscle wastage, low energy, depression and poor results, then depletion ...

Dietary protein to maximize resistance training: A re-examination of the evidence

Because nutrients provide energy and regulate physiological processes in exercise, improved athletic performance is often linked with dietary modification. Too often however, individuals devote considerable time and effort striving to ...

Dieting Without Losing Muscle Mass

Discover why our bodies are set up to defeat our best efforts when dieting, and how we can burn fat without losing muscle in the process.

Do BCAAs lower muscle breakdown?

BCAA's are very popular among bodybuilders. Today we take a look at research conducted which looked at how BCAA's can potentially minimise muscle loss.

Do Calories Matter? New study lends credence to intermittent fasting

The concept of intermittent fasting is a relatively new one. Intermittent fasting devotees advocate reducing the amount of time spent feeding and incorporating long fasts to enhance fat loss and body composition. Different people will vary ...

Do multivitamins assist weight loss?

The human body requires a total of 12 essential vitamins. Deficiency in any can lead to serious health complications, low mood and poor metabolism. But can they help support fat loss?

Do older men need more protein to be effective?

Whey protein has long been praised by bodybuilders of all ages for its muscle building properties however the amount of protein required to build muscle can be affected by age. In this article we explore some recent research investigating ...

Do popular workout plans work?

I was glancing through the Predator Nutrition twitter feed the other day when I saw a workout plan from Men's Health which said burning 1000 calories in a lunchtime hour would be the way to get into shape for their readers. I clicked on ...

Do Slow Carbs Help Retain Muscle Mass During Weight Loss?

The quest to reduce body fat can be a challenge when there’s a lot to shift and it can be a worry to many athletes and body-builders that when losing fat, they may lose muscle mass too. This is a common problem, losing fat without losing ...

Do Women Really Love Men With Muscles?

Through scientific research and studies, the main findings suggest that women are both attracted to men with larger muscles but also that a man with too muscular a physique can be off-putting.

Does a High Blood Sugar Level Affect How Well You Age?

A new study from the Leiden University Medical Centre in the Netherlands has suggested that facial appearance can be affected by the level of sugar in the blood system.

Does a High Muscle Mass Increase Longevity?

While it’s important to have some level of fitness to maintain a good BMI, many forget that a good muscle mass through strength training is important for health.

Does Arachidonic Acid Increase Muscle?

A kind of omega-6 polyunsaturated fatty acid, arachidonic acid is naturally found in many foods. A good balance of polyunsaturated fatty acids is essential for wellness. But does it have the muscle building properties some claim it ...

Does choline from red meat contribute to heart disease?

Does choline from red meat contribute to heart disease?

Does fish oil help to burn more calories after a meal?

Fish oil has always been considered one of the best supplements and foods to consume due to the many health benefits. But can it also help you burn fat?

Does HMB Accelerate the Loss of Fat?

We take a look at HMB (Hydroxymethylbutyrate) to find out if it can help accelerate fat loss.

Does Increased Squat Strength Improve Sprint Performance?

There are certain exercises that genuinely have a case for being almost essential inclusions for mass building routines. If you can squat big, then there's every chance that you are big, and the squat is widely considered as one of the big ...

Does Maca Increase Physical Performance And Sex Drive?

Exercise and libido are closely linked as there have been numerous studies and experiments into the impact that physical activity has on sex drive. It stands to reason that the more you exercise, the better you feel physically and mentally ...

Does Olive Leaf Extract Reduce Body Fat?

Whilst the olive itself is known widely for its distinctive flavour and health benefits boasting boasting anti-aging properties and aiding longevity, the olive leaf is less popularised but has been used medicinally for centuries. Here we ...

Does Phosphatidylserine Produce More Testosterone and Reduce Cortisol?

Phosphatidylserine is a phospholipid component found in cell membranes and when it is taken as a supplement it is cited as being able to improve function and reduce stress.

Does taking Whey before training increase energy expenditure?

Whey protein has long been the supplement of choice of many bodybuilders thanks to its ability to increase the growth of muscle mass and supplement proteins. Generally used as a post-workout supplement previous research has pinpointed the ...

Does Taurine Give you a Running Boost?

As we all know, running requires endurance of body and mind if its potential benefits are to be reaped, so naturally it is interesting to look at ways in which performance can be improved. Researchers have studied the amino acid taurine in ...

Does Zinc Speed Up Getting Over a Cold?

Zinc is found in meat and dairy, but if a calorie-controlled diet restricts the intake it is important to keep zinc levels maintained.

Dr. Jager on the Science of HALEO MINDSET

MINDSET is a new innovative new brain formula that has all the benefits of caffeine without the negative side effects.

Driven Sports Frenzy Review

We look at the science behind Driven Sports' explosive preworkout Frenzy.

Drying Out

<p><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms,helvetica,sans-serif;">Have you ever woken up in the morning, caught sight of yourself in the mirror and thought &lsquo;wow, I&rsquo;ve really made some progress ...

Eccentric Training For Tendonitis

As someone who has tried to ignore pain and injuries many times I can tell you that this approach has mixed results. Happily, there are ways you can work to recover from an injury, without doing yourself more damage in the process.

Effective Fat Loss: The Predator Nutrition Guide

Sick and tired of the 'miracle weight loss' ads? So are we. Predator Nutrition explains the real, zero-BS way to lose weight effectively, reliably and safely.

Egg White Supplements vs Whole Eggs, which has your vote?

<p><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms,helvetica,sans-serif;">We all know that an increased amount of protein is needed to aid muscle building and maintain muscle gains when dieting but what some people struggle with is which foods are ...

Essential Fatty Acids - What You Need To Know

<p><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms, helvetica, sans-serif">Essential Fatty Acids - What You Need To Know</span></span></p>

Exercise Form - To Cheat Or Not To Cheat?

<p><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms,helvetica,sans-serif;">In this article I am sure a few of you will get your knickers in a twist over what is discuss, but I am going to go into my thoughts and ...

Exercise Tutorial: Close Grip Bench Press

<p>The close grip bench press exercise is a variation of the barbell bench press which utilises a narrower grip to place more of the focus on the triceps rather than the chest or shoulder muscles. As a triceps exercise, the close grip ...

Exercise Tutorial: Deadlifts - 7 Steps To The Perfect Deadlift

The barbell deadlift is without question one of the most important exercises as it utlises nearly every muscle in your body. With heavy weights and proper form you can expect some serious size and strength gains! Follow our simple ...

Exercise Tutorial: Dips (Tricep)

<p>Tricep dips are a great exercise when you&rsquo;re trying to get an insane pump especially towards the end of the work out. The triceps dips exercise is an easy one to explain but certainly a more tricky one to master. Triceps dips can ...

Exercise Tutorial: Dumbbell Chest Press

With all due respect to the barbell bench press, many consider the Dumbell chest press a superior exercise for building size and strength in the pectoral muscles. Compared to the regular bench press, Dumbell pressess allow trainees to go ...

Exercise Tutorial: How To Do The Perfect Farmers Walk

If you want big forearms and youre not seeing the growth you'd like from heavy deadlifts and slightly less masculine exercises like wrist curls then give this a try. It's a strongman exercise and you need a bit of space to do it but lets ...

Exercise Tutorial: How To Do The Perfect Standing Cable Bicep Curl

The standing cable bicep curls is a great isolation exercise for those who already have a bit of mass on there biceps. Because you are using a cable machine tension can be kept on the bicep at all times and it is also a great way to ...

Exercise Tutorial: How To Perform A Front Squat

Front squats, otherwise known as barbell front squats, are a variation of a squat in which the barbell sits on your upper chest and the front of your shoulders rather than the back squat where the barbell sits on you upper back.You will ...

Exercise Tutorial: How To Perform The Perfect Barbell Glute Bridge

Women love a big arse on a man, it’s no secret. Girls if you want the perfect set of buns for when you’re doing your best Beyonce Knowles impression then again this exercise is key and should be added into your hamstring and glute routine ...

Exercise Tutorial: How To Perform The Perfect Bench Press

The Barbell Bench Press is without a doubt the best chest exercise out there. However it is a technical lift and one that can be seen performed incorrectly in most gyms around the country. Here is our take on how to perform the perfect ...

Exercise Tutorial: How To Perform The Perfect Bent Over Row (For Rear Delts)

<p>Over the last few months I have made significant gains with this exercise - the bent over barbell row. It seems to isolate the rear delts better than the rear pec dec or bent over lateral raises. If you are heavy deadlifting and rowing ...

Exercise Tutorial: How To Perform The Perfect Cross Body Hammer Curl

<p><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12px;">Here is an exercise I have started doing and one you don&rsquo;t see too often. I start my bicep routine with this movement and since doing so I ...

Exercise Tutorial: How To Perform The Perfect Front Plate Raise

<p>The front plate raise is a great isolation exercise for the shoulders; it targets specifically the anterior deltoid. In my opinion, the front plate raise exercise is best done after the heavy compound movements for high reps, or as a ...

Exercise Tutorial: How To Perform The Perfect Lunge

<p><span style="font-size:12px;">Lunges are designed to help increase the strength in your quads, hamstrings and glutes. There are several variations, walking lunges, static dynamic lunges, lunges with dumbbells and lunges with a barbell ...

Exercise Tutorial: How To Perform The Perfect Seated Cable Row

<p>The seated cable row exercise is a very good back exercise and usually one I use at the end of a heavy deadlift session and complete much more reps, and in this case very strict form. It hits the musles in the middle of you back hard; ...

Exercise Tutorial: How To Perform The Perfect Standing Military Press

<p>All men strive to have big boulder like shoulders. It gives the impression of masculinity and gives you that &#39;X&#39; frame look. So how do you get these big powerful shoulders? The answer is simple&hellip; the standing military ...

Exercise Tutorial: How To Perform The Perfect Upright Row

<p><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms,helvetica,sans-serif;">The upright row in my opinion is an important mass builder and a great compound exercise, for generating strength and mass through the entire ...

Exercise Tutorial: How To Squat Correctly

Performing squats is essential for any physique athlete. It now comes down to ensuring you perform the squat correctly. The are plenty of guides available, each suited to specific types of lifters, but our guide is suitable for just about ...

Exercise Tutorial: Lying Leg Curls

<p>Lying leg curls are a very good isolation exercise for the hamstrings. They are great at the end of your workout with a light weight, to get that finishing pump. If your gym has steps then I advise you hold on to the handrail as this ...

Exercise Tutorial: Seated Calf Raise

A simple and effect exercise to work the soleus (calf muscles) and a nice alternative to the standing calf raise.

Exercise Tutorial: Skullcrushers/Lying Tricep Extensions

Skullcrushers, or lying tricep extensions, are an excellent exercise you should incorporate into your diet. Here we show you how to perform them effectively.

Exercise Tutorial: Stiff Legged Deadlifts

The stiff legged deadlift or straight leg deadlift is a great exercise for the hamstrings, with assistance from the glutes and lower back. Here we show you how to perform it effectively.

Exercise Tutorial: T-Bar Rows

<p>The T-Bar Rows exercise is great for developing thickness in the back and to improve dead lift strength. This tutorial is based on the use of the T-bar rows machine as most gyms have these available. If you don&#39;t have these ...

Fenugreek Improves Creatine Absorption More than Carbohydrates

Sports scientists at the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor conducted a study to compare the benefits of fenugreek extract upon the absorption of creatine and compared the results to a creatine-glucose combination. The results might surprise ...

Fitness and Supplement Trends in the UK

As health and fitness initiatives are launched across the country to fight obesity, the supplement industry in the UK is certainly picking up. Whilst it is never recommended to mask poor dietary practices and irregular exercise with ...

Fitness conventions under the microscope

I'm sure by now you can see that the fitness industry is full of widely believed truisms which on further inspection fall apart. We look at some common fitness conventions to expose the truth.

Five Bodybuilding Myths Destroyed

The fight back against Broscience starts today. Without any further ado let us look at some commonly held bodybuilding folklore legends and see if the myth matches the reality.

Five Food Industry Horrors Revealed! - Part One

If you think you can trust the food industry to tell you when something is bad for you – think again! Knowing how important food is to your health we’ve decided to profile some of the biggest and dirtiest lies in the food industry to help ...

Five Food Industry Horrors Revealed! - Part Two

If you think you can trust the food industry to tell you when something is bad for you – think again! Knowing how important food is to your health we’ve decided to profile even more of the biggest and dirtiest lies in the food industry to ...

Five Tools All Athletes Should Be Using To Boost Their Performance And Recovery

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Foam Rollers - What are foam rollers for and do they work?

Whilst the popularity of foam rollers has grown in recent years, their use remains something of mystery amongst many athletes. This article will help you decide if they might benefit you.

Forgotten Exercises - Exercises People Should Do But Don't

Let's run through four exercises that are seemingly forgotten but should be a regular part of your routine. The real secret behind these exercises is not only how they can build muscle themselves (although they do and will), but how they ...

Frenzy Q&A With Driven Sports

For those of you who have missed out on the build up to this innovative pre-workout supplement, Predator Nutrition have put some questions to Frenzy's creator to get the lowdown straight from the horse's mouth:

Functional Training

‘Functional training’ is one of the most commonly used buzz phrases in fitness, but what actually is it? We clear a few things up.

Exercise can help reduce levels of stress and anxiety

Get A Body Like: Jennifer Aniston

I think its fair to say that Jennifer Aniston has the body that all women crave. She has the right balance between toned, feminine and lean. Her body is so fantastic that it is hard to believe that she is 46

Get Motivated

So how does one find the motivation to start living a healthier lifestyle and getting fit? The first thing to realise is that it’s not going to be easy

Glutamine – Does the form improve the effects? (Part two)

Glutamine – Does the form improve the effects?

Love it or hate it, you cannot ignore glutamine and here we look into whether the form improves effects...

Green Tea For Fat Loss

<p><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms,helvetica,sans-serif;">The world knows that Brits are famous for their love of a good cup of tea. But with all of the benefits associated with green tea, maybe it is about time that we made that ...

Gym Etiquette

After asking Predator Nutrition’s Facebook fans for their views on the subject, it was clear to see that there are numerous habits commonly seen in gyms across the world that really grind our customers’ gears. With that in mind, we thought ...

Haleo Mindset Review

Even though we rarely see anything innovative and different from the mass of supplement companies, every now and then a supplement catches our attention. Such an example is Mindset by Haleo - is it the ultimate nootropic?

HIIT versus Cardio Part 1

HIIT or cardio? Each has its benefits and drawbacks. Choose the best form of training for you with our six-part series.

HIIT versus Cardio Part 2 - Is EPOC the answer to which is better?

We discussed in part 1 of our article on HIIT versus cardio some of the background to the debate as to whether interval training or cardio is better while laying out the pros and cons of both forms of training.

HIIT versus Cardio Part 3 - Marathon runners versus sprinters

The popular argument holds that aerobic training is more likely to lead to muscle loss while HIIT is better by virtue of it being a high intensity form of exercise. Does this hold up in practice?

HIIT versus Cardio Part 4 - Steady State Cardio And Effects On Performance

While we saw in part 3 that the impact of HIIT on body composition is overplayed based on misleading references to the differences in the physiques of track sprinters versus endurance runners there is also the fact that the few studies ...

HIIT versus cardio part 5 how do intervals affect performance and body composition

We have previously discussed in our series of articles comparing HIIT (also known as interval training) and steady cardio both the relative benefits and costs associated with each approach, a discussion on the relative impact of EPOC, ...

HIIT versus Cardio Part 6: Which Type Suits You?

How Long Should You Warm Up For?

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How much protein should you eat?

We all know that protein is critical for building muscle. No matter how good your training and supplementation regime, failure to consume enough protein will mean you fail to recover or build muscle at an optimal rate.

How often should you consume protein?

One of the more popular questions we field is how often one should someone consume protein. You get a lot of different views on this from the traditional stance of aiming to consume some every 2-3 hours, to those who advocate long bouts of ...

How protein powder aligns with your fitness goals

With so much buzz created around protein, almost every person starting a diet or going on a bulk puts protein on a pedestal. That is, protein comes before anything else and the more the better.

How To Increase Testosterone Naturally (For Men)

Testosterone is the favourite hormone of every bodybuilder. In men, is the critical component in increasing our muscle mass and having a healthy sex drive. How can it be increased naturally?

Exercise Tutorial: How To Perform The Perfect Lat Pulldown.

<p>The Lat Pulldown is another exercise you should try to incorporate into your back workout. It is a very popular exercise and one that you will see performed every day in gyms around the world, and with good reason as it is an excellent ...

Exercise Tutorial: How To Perform The Perfect Overhead Cable Bicep Curl

<p>Now and then I will throw in this exercise at the end of a bicep workout or after deadlifts and heavy rows. I would not make it the bulk of your bicep workout due to the smaller range of motion and lower weights that have to be used; ...

How To Stay Motivated In The Gym

<p><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms, helvetica, sans-serif">If you&rsquo;re reading this article, it is probably safe to assume that you have at least some interest in improving your physique or athletic ...

Hydrapharm Adamantine Review

Adamantine was the term used through history to describe something made from an exceptionally hard substance, something which was unbreakable. Does Adamantine live up to its name?

Improve Your Bench Press in 4 Weeks

Whatever our goals, who doesn't want a bigger bench? Let's face it, it is the one lift that the general public knows about and will ask you about. Athletes and bodybuilders may not compete in any contest related to bench pressing but its ...

Interview with Andrew "Mezza" Merrifield, The Ultimate Natural Bodybuilder

Interview with Andrew "Mezza" Merrifield, The Ultimate Natural Bodybuilder by Predator Nutrition

Interview with Dave Young: 2011 NABBA Junior British Champion

Find out more about Dave Young including training tips and motivation

Interview With Dr. John Berardi

Interview with Dr John Berardi the founder of Precision Nutrition, the largest online coaching and mentor website

Interview With Dr. Layne Norton Natural Pro Bodybuilder

Natural pro bodybuilder and industry expert Layne Norton has revolutionised the way we think about protein intake and meal frequency. Here we interview him to see what tips we can glean.

Interview with John Lee - National Level NPC Physique Competitor

We interview National Level Physique Competitor John Lee, to ask him about his story and learn from his experience. You don't get a physique like his without picking up a lot of knowledge along the way!

Interview With Mark Hughes - Fitness Model, Personal Trainer & Health Coach

Today, we interview Mark Hughes. No, not the current Stoke City Manager, but the fitness model, personal trainer and health coach who's been on the cover of famous mags and is an expert on fitness and training.

Interview With Supplement Guru, Patrick Arnold

We had the rare opportunity to interview Patrick Arnold, the supplement guru behind E-Pharm and Prototype Nutrition. Prototype is one of our favourite companies, producing genuinely innovative supplements the like of which you won't find ...

Interview With William Llewellyn: The Mind Behind Molecular Nutrition

We spoke to William Llewellyn, the mind behind Molecular Nutrition and its groundbreaking products like X Factor. Few people know more about the industry than William, so this was a real chance to get some expert opinion.

Perfected Nutrient Timing - Intra-Workout

It is common today to see people calculating their macros meticulously for their preworkout meal. But something that is constantly overlooked is our intraworkout nutrition.

Is there a limit to the anabolic response to a high protein meal?

Today in the bodybuilding world there is a furious debate concerning not just protein frequency but the limits beyond which further protein consumed ceases to be of benefit. Traditionally, most people in the strength sports have assumed ...

Is There A Protein Ceiling?

In the old days it seemed so easy. You trained for as long and as hard and possible and then eat pretty much whatever you wanted if you were bulking so long as you got a ton of protein in there

Issues With Using Tamoxifen For Bodybuilding

We get an almost daily question which asks us what we suggest for PCT and how the person in question has been told by everybody they must use a prescription breast cancer drug called Tamoxifen to ensure they retain their muscle gains and ...

Lean Xtreme

<h2><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms, helvetica, sans-serif">Recomposition and Fat Loss Tool</span></span></h2><p><br /> <br />

Losing Body Fat For Women

Losing Body Fat: Women And The Stubborn Fat Problem

Supplement Profile - Massularia

The latest intriguing instalment straight off the explorer’s production line is probably massularia. And this one may be of particular interest to the male species …

Meal Frequency

Everyone but the most simple person knows that to get big the more frequently we eat the better. Where some suggest eating six times a day is a must, others will dismiss such individuals as not hardcore enough and aim for up to eight meals ...

More Forgotten Exercises: More Exercises People Should Do But Don't

Some of the best exercises are those which very few people perform. Check out our list of forgotten exercises that we think everyone should be doing!

Most Common Body Building Mistakes!

So many people fall victim to what seems like obvious bad practice. Read our advice on these easy tweaks to your bad habits and see some great results! Read on and see if you are guilty of some of these most common mistakes...

Motivation

<h2 style="text-align: center;">Looking for some motivation?! Have a browse through some of our favourite motivational images!</h2><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Motivation " ...

Motivational Tips Training Yourself to Get Up and Go

Finding motivation to hit the gym might be one of the toughest things to do. Ironically, getting yourself to the training ground is in some cases harder than the workout itself.

Muscle Activation During Chin-Ups And Pull-Ups

Pull ups lats, chin ups biceps, right? Maybe it isn't as simple as all that...

Music The Motivator

So why has listening to music become so habitual in the gym? The article looks to evaluate the benefits that music can have on our performance and what kind of music is suited to your gym activity.

Essential Supplements For Endurance Athletes (Part 2)

Part 2 - endurance athletes require a different package of supplements compared to bodybuilders or impact athletes. The best for endurance athletes are supplements which fuel the body for an extended period of time and speed recovery. So ...

Essential Supplements For Endurance Athletes (Part 1)

We know endurance athletes have different needs to bodybuilders, so here's our quick and easy guide to the best supplements for endurance sports!!

Nitric Oxide Explained

Nitric oxide supplements have become increasingly popular in recent years, appearing in many pre-workouts as a powerful, pump enhancing ergogenic. But what exactly is nitric oxide and how does it work? In our in depth article, we delve ...

Nootropics – A Guide to Nootropics

You can't seem to progress in the gym, struggle to focus at work, and feel fatigued mentally as much as you do physically. Does this describe you?

Nutrition Education for Young Athletes - Does knowledge mean power?

With the Olympics just round the corner, excitement is growing in anticipation of watching elite athletes from around the world gathering to determine who genuinely deserves the crown as the best of the best. It goes without saying that ...

Nutrition Vs Supplements

It is felt by some people that sports nutrition supplements are of no benefit, and you can get by just by eating a good, clean diet. Others seem to pay no attention whatsoever to how they eay and instead frequently switch from one dietary ...

ON Gold Standard Pre-Workout Review

For those of you who are not familiar with Optimum Nutrition, Gold Standard is their most successful line, represented by Whey and Casein. Staying true to their simplistic names, Gold Standard Pre-Workout is exactly what the name suggests. ...

Optimal Training Frequency - Part 1

I've touched upon training frequency a little in the previous training for muscle mass article but wanted to expand upon this topic a little to provide some guidelines for people looking to improve their performance or muscle gains. How ...

Optimising Nutritional Intake - Part 1

With all the new methods of optimising our diets around today, we thought it would be good to look at some of the research conducted in this field as part of an on-going series discussing ways readers can look to optimise their nutritional ...

Optimising Nutritional Intake - Part 2

In the first part of our series we looked at evidence in whether the distribution of protein had an effect on body composition as well as whether breakfast was necessary. Today it is the time to look at whether when we eat our food ...

Optimising Nutritional Intake - Part 3

At the end of part 2 it would have been clear to many readers that the timing of when we consume nutrients can have a bigger role in our fitness efforts than commonly assumed. In part 3, we take a look at circadian rhythms and the effect ...

Our Meeting with Nick Mitchell, Europe's Ultimate Personal Trainer

One of the great things about twitter is the way it allows us to communicate directly with leading authorities in the field and among those who we have followed, Nick Mitchell of Ultimate Performance (www.UPfitness.co.uk) caught my eye. ...

Overtraining - Can you train too hard?

<p><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: 12px">If you caught our recent <a href="http://blog.predatornutrition.com/2012/04/02/slow-down-your-reps-for-a-more-productive-workout/">blog ...

Periodization: The Key To Success

Is periodization part of your work out? If it isn't, it should be, and we explain why in this article.

PES Erase: A Real, Synthetic Aromatase Inhibitor

Finally, there is an over the counter aromatase inhibitor that may just be the most beneficial AI for bodybuilding purposes. So what makes it so great? For starters, it is a suicide inhibitor, not a competitive inhibitor. It is a real ...

Post Cycle Therapy (PCT) After a Prohormone Cycle

After using prohormones a PCT therapy program can help ensure you maximise the retention of muscle mass gained on cycle. This article goes through eight key steps of an important PCT protocol.

Post-Workout Nutrition

Something I see a lot in gyms is people who will spend a lot of time ensuring their diet is good and who prioritise Pre-workout nutrition and supplementation to ensure they get the best workout possible. The products we see most discussion ...

Power Training - What is it and why you should do it?

Traditional bodybuilding training favours a style of lifting that is very deliberate and even paced avoiding the use of sudden movements or momentum. In practice what this means is that even if strength continues to go up as muscle mass ...

Practical Ways To Increase Strength

<p><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms, helvetica, sans-serif">Most people who go to the gym for strength training or muscle building share the same approach with their weightlifting. They may have a vague ...

Predator Growth Hormone Report

This growth hormone report is from Predator Nutrition in conjunction with Matt Lovell - Elite Sports Nutritionist. Why Growth Hormone is Important for Building Muscle and Recovery.

Predator Interviews Performance-Enhancement Expert William Llewellyn

Predator Nutrition interviews William Llewellyn, head chemist at Molecular Nutrition, and also author of ANABOLICS, the “go-to” guide on performance-enhancing substances.

Predator Kitchen: 2 Minute Low Calorie Pumpkin Pie Bites

This super fast recipe from the Predator Kitchen takes just two minutes and makes some delicious pumpkin dessert bites and can be adapted for you protein fiends by adding some protein powder in the mix too!

Predator Kitchen: Cauliflower Base Jerk Chicken Protein Pizza by Mitch Lee

A little experimentation in the Predator Kitchen from our resident recipe enthusiast Mitch Lee and voilà! A delicious cauliflower base protein pizza with jerk chicken, peppers, courgette, butternut squash and aubergine - go on, you know ...

Predator Kitchen: Chocolate Cherry Protein Waffles by Mitch Lee

For those of you don't own a waffle maker check out its new best friend - the sandwich toaster! Here is a protein waffle recipe that doesn't even require a waffle machine - simple!

Predator Kitchen: Fruit & Banana Vanilla Protein Bread by Mitch Lee

This fantastic fruit and banana vanilla protein bread was one of the recipe samples doing the rounds at our fantastic flagship store launch and received rave reviews on the day so we thought it was a must to publish the recipe and allow ...

Predator Kitchen: Goats Cheese And Sundried Tomato Stuffed Chicken

This stuffed chicken breast recipe from the Predator Kitchen is great tasting and packed with valuable protein and nutrients keeping you full for longer. A great recipe to impress with your cooking skills at a dinner party.

Predator Kitchen: Low Fat Low Calorie Turkey Meatloaf

This turkey meatloaf recipe from the Predator Kitchen is great for anyone watching their shape as it is low fat and low calorie yet packed with healthy nutrients, great tasting and will make sure to keep you full eliminating those pesky ...

Predator Kitchen: No-Bake Protein Flan by Mitch Lee

This no-bake flan is a protein packed treat similar to cheesecake but without the fat and excess calories! The recipe can be adapted to your personal taste yet maintains fantastic nutritional macros providing you with a delicious low ...

Predator Kitchen: Oat Crusted Lemon, Chilli & Thyme Cod by Mitch Lee

A simple yet truly delicious Cod recipe coated with a crisp and crunchy oat crusting and seasoned with a Lemon, Chilli and Thyme marinade. This recipe is so easy to make and has such fantastic macros it would be a crime not to try it ...

Predator Kitchen: Peach Mango Protein Truffles by Mitch Lee

Satisfy that sweet-tooth craving with these protein truffles, they taste superb and are super easy to make - you simply can't go wrong! Hand them around at a party or in the office to impress your friends and colleagues and show them that ...

Predator Kitchen: Peanut Butter and Protein Balls

To celebrate the introduction of Organic Crunchy Peanut Butter;we have provided you with a tried and tested healthy protein and peanut butter snack recipe

Predator Kitchen: Protein Pancakes Recipe

Check out these simple yet delicious protein pancakes sure to satisfy your sweet-tooth cravings and fill you with lots of protein goodness!

Predator Kitchen: Salmon Superfood Salad

The summer has arrived so we've come up with our very own salmon salad, perfect for the summer and packed with great tasting superfoods leaving your hunger satisfied without that heavy, bloated feeling. This latest dish from the Predator ...

Predator Nutrition Interviews Citadel Nutrition (Part 2)

Welcome to Part 2 of our interview with Citadel Nutrition! Predator Nutrition have been privileged with being the first to stock Citadel Nutrition in Europe! In order to celebrate this we conducted an interview with Citadel's founder to ...

Predator Kitchen: Protein Pow Peanut Butter Protein Bars Recipe

Recently we showed you how to make some tasty almond and coffee protein bars using the new Protein Pow protein powder cooking mix, which got us wondering - would it work with peanut butter?

Exceeding Your Genetic Muscle Mass Potential

Without a doubt, one of the most frequently pondered questions for anyone who has been training for a long time is how much muscle can they build before progress stops.

20 Fitness Experts Give The 60 Best Free Weight Exercises

Free weight exercises are a critical aspect of building muscle and increasing your overall level of fitness. The problem is, there's endless free weight exercises you can do - which ones are the most productive?

The Rise and Fall of Pre-Workout Supplements

Pre-workout supplements have a relatively short but highly turbulent history. Discover some of the key changes that have occurred over the years.

Lies, damned lies and statistics

Recently there have been a few issues that are relevant to consumers of sports nutrition products which we would like to talk about today. Operating as we do, in a climate where government seems to want to regulate supplements out of ...

16 Key Foods for a Natural Muscle Building [Bodybuilder’s Diet]

Bodybuilding is a very competitive sport. The best way to get real bodybuilding results it by eating real food, not relying on supplements alone. Making smart decisions when it comes to food is the best way to fuel your muscles properly.

Predator Nutrition Exclusive Ryan Terry Interview

Predator Nutrition exclusive interview with our UK's own Mr Olympia Physique competitor Ryan Terry.

Ryan Terry & Heather Schofield come to Predator Nutrition Store

Find out what happened when Mr Olympia competitor Ryan Terry and IFBB Bikini Pro Heather Schofield came to the Predator Nutrition store in Leeds.

Doping scandals, PEDs and banned substances

It has been an exciting summer for sport, but as ever doping remains a hot topic. How can we be sure if a supplement is free from banned substances?

2 Common Reasons Why HIIT Isn’t Getting You Results

HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training) has been gaining huge popularity within the past 5 years. Personally, I love it. I'm an incredibly busy person and I just don't have time to run on a treadmill for 45 minutes anymore. HIIT gives me ...

The Complete History of Mr Olympia Winners

The Mr. Olympia is widely considered to be the top bodybuilding competition in the world. Here we reflect on all the winning competitors to date.

Healthy Alternatives to 5 Popular Junk Foods

It’s easy to blame poor eating habits on a lack of time, money or culinary skill. Put an end to the excuses with these 5 healthy food substitutions.

“Live Stronger – Live Longer!” Interview with Carl Lanore

The founder and host of Super Human Radio discusses his views on everything from the American food and healthcare system to anabolic steroids.

Amino energy drinks: the new generation of intraworkouts

A supplement that powers performance and recovery, tastes like pop AND goes easy on the sugar and calories? Yes please. Discover the amino energy drink.

Weird and Wonderful Supplements from the Past

Supplement companies have come out with some bewildering marketing claims over the years. From the absurd to the downright laughable, here are some of our favourites.

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Ideas for a Healthy, High Protein, Non-Processed Breakfast

Once again, the thorny issue of breakfast has raised its complicated head. Few issues cause more controversy amongst the diet and fitness world than this one

30 Healthy Alternatives to Artificial Sweeteners

Artificial sugar alternatives may simulate the taste of sugar, but the side effects can be extremely harmful. Even more alarmingly, studies indicate that artificial sweeteners can be as bad for your health as sugar

Predator Kitchen: Protein Pow Protein Bars Recipe

The new protein cooking mix Protein Pow is in stock, so we've provided a recipe to show you how to rustle up your very own homemade protein bars.

Predator Kitchen: Dr Zak's High Protein Salted Caramel Peanut Butter Protein Squares Recipe

This week, Dr Zak’s have launched their tasty new high protein peanut butters, which are specially fortified with whey for a nutritious protein hit. We decided to be creative and came up with this tasty recipe for some high protein peanut ...

The right 'Whey' to go

You may have seen the documentary on BBC2 ‘Trust me I’m a Doctor’ (Jan 2016), researching the effects of consuming whey protein immediately following resistance training. This is ours and the majority of the fitness industry's view on whey ...

Gainz Alliance is coming to Predator Nutrition!

We're hosting an exclusive seminar, sampling and signing event with Marc Lobliner, Doug Miller, Sean Torbati, Mike Rashid and KC Mitchell, followed by an open training session with the Gainz Alliance team!

Interview with Dave Palumbo

Predator catches up with bodybuilding legend Dave Palumbo about family life, nutrition and his supplement line Species Nutrition.

Could PhD Growth Factor Mass Be the Weight Gainer for You?

Get the lowdown on PhD Nutrition’s new mass gainer, Growth Factor Mass. If you struggle to gain weight, this may just be the answer to your prayers.

Hydrapharm Quantum – the king of the all-in-ones?

All-in-ones can be a mixed bag. Quantum claims to make good on the old promise to be 'the only supplement you will ever need', but does it deliver?

Meet Dave Titterton and Heather Schofield at Our Leeds Store

On 7th May 2016, USN sponsored athletes Dave Titterton (2x Mr Universe & UKBFF Super Heavyweight Champion) and Heather Schofield (IFBB Pro Athlete) will be taking over the Predator Nutrition store.

Everything You Need to Know About Laxogenin

Laxogenin is a key ingredient in many supplements, yet few of us know what it actually does. Here we explore how it can assist in our quest to build muscle and strength.

Choosing the Right Protein Bar

Here we explore the main factors that you should consider when choosing a protein bar. Find the best protein bar for your money with our detailed guide.

Black Friday 2017

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Bodybuilder Gut - What, Why & How to Prevent [HGH Belly]

Anyone following professional bodybuilding will have noticed the recent trend of stomach distension in bodybuilders, particularly over the last two decades. This trend has become even more pronounced over the last 5 years, with images of ...

Predator Kitchen: High Protein French Toast Bagels Recipe

French Toast isn't usually particularly healthy, but we've come up with a way to make it both healthy and high protein. We've also given it a bit of a twist and used bagels rather than bread, for a tasty and versatile meal.

11 Foam Roller Exercises That Will Stretch Your Entire Body

Research indicates that using a foam roller for as little as ten seconds can increase range of motion by up to 11%.

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Everything You Need to Know About Epicatechin

Epicatechin is a bioactive compound famously found in dark chocolate. Could it help you to achieve your dream physique? Find out how epicatechin works here.

Best Foods for the Vegan Bodybuilder

Discover some amazing nutrient-rich foods, which will help you to succeed in bodybuilding whilst maintaining a vegan lifestyle.

Win Predator Protein Treats

The winner gets a tub of Predator Whey in their chosen flavour, a tub of our 100% natural crunchy peanut butter and one of our famous brownies!

12 Ways to Increase Vascularity

Follow these twelve methods to boost vascularity. Show off your skin-popping veins.

Casein Protein - what is it, and why would you need it?

Most protein shakes are whey protein, but what exactly is casein? Here we take a look at the benefits of casein protein and why it's worth adding to your supplementation.

Legal high or fat loss supplement? The media get it wrong, again.

When it comes to science, it never ceases to amaze us how ignorant the media can be. A recent article in the Guardian hopelessly confuses legal highs, drugs, and supplements - we set things straight.

Predator Kitchen: Sweet Potato Protein Pancakes Recipe

Believe it or not, it’s possible to make pancakes that are both healthy and high in protein – meaning you can eat them all year round, and still claim that it’s part of your diet! We show you how to make some delicious sweet potato protein ...

How to Burn Off the Easter Chocolate

As the Easter weekend approaches, many of us are looking forward to relaxing our eating habits a little. But with summer not far away, it’s important to balance those high-fat, high-Calorie treats out with plenty of exercise to prevent ...

Indoor Workout Ideas for Rainy Days

From the latest exercise trends to old school workouts undergoing a revival, these indoor workout ideas will help you keep active on rainy days.

9 Reasons Protein Shakes Are Great for Weight Loss

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Fish oil for muscle gain?

Healthy Post-Workout Meal Ideas To Reach Your Fitness Goal

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Health Benefits of Ecklonia Cava

Check out these facts to find out and understand the health benefits of Ecklonia Cava.

BAIBA: A Guide to the New Exercise Fat Burner Supplement

Whether you want to lose weight or you want to improve your overall fitness and athleticism, fat burner supplements may be something you’re looking into. Explore the science behind BAIBA and how it works in your body.

Salidroside: The Best Kept Secret of Rhodiola Rosea and Its 10 Health Benefits

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Whey Protein beats Micellar Casein in new study

Mind over matter – Can you beat fatigue?

BPC-157 – Hydrapharm’s Breakthrough in Joint Supplementation?

7 Reasons Why Tomatidine is the Best New Natural Anabolic Supplement to Build Muscle

Learn more about Tomatidine, the newest all-natural muscle builder and the sure-fire way to enhance your fitness regime.

10 Pre-workout Meal Ideas To Up Your Workouts

Wondering what to eat before your workout session? Here are our top 10 pre-workout meals ideas to help you maximize your training progress.

20 Best Flavored Protein Powders (and Shakes to Make with Them)

Check out this list of the top 20 best tasting flavored Protein Powders to fill your sweet cravings, maintain your diet and build your lean physique.

The Ultimate Guide To Whey Protein

Here is the ultimate guide to understanding what the Whey Protein does and how it works helping you to choose the right type for you.

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The 12 Best Tasting Vegan Protein Bars

To help our vegan friends out, we’ve compiled a list of the best 12 vegan protein bars that taste great and use protein sources derived from soy, pea, and rice.

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12 High Calorie Foods For Bulking

Check out these 12 high calorie foods, your best bet for bulking up.

Salidroside is the most biologically active of two biological compounds (the other being Rosavin) found in Rhodiola Rosea - an ingredient whose name is frequently featured on the labels of pre-workout and mental enhancement products.

The Top 10 Best, Most Accurate Macro Calculators

MK-677: The Ultimate Guide

We created a guide putting together a full breakdown of what MK-677 is, how it works, and how it can be used to help you reach your health and fitness goals.

Top Workout Plans for Women in 2018

Whether your New Year goal was to reduce weight or to stay fit, check out these top workout plans that can help you stay true to your resolution.

What is Emoxypine and how it can benefit you?

Find out more about Emoxypine, what it is and how it could benefit from improved concentration and focus

Types of SARMs and Their Benefits

Could SARMs be the answer for those looking to build muscle without the side effects associated with prohormones? Discover the different types of SARMs and their benefits here.