by Mark McManus
Yes – CARDIO SUCKS! And it’s true – you don’t need to do it. Great news, eh? But do you believe me? Today I’ll prove it. It doesn’t matter whether you’re “doing cardio” for health/cardiovascular benefits, or to aid...
by Mark McManus
Myth-busting time! It’s been probably about 7 years since I last dumped dextrose into my post-workout shake. Why did I stop? Adding carbohydrates to your Post-Workout (PWO) shake has no impact on fueling muscle growth and can only serve to add needless sugar and...
by Mark McManus
Can women get ripped in their 40’s? Even mothers who have given birth 4 times? YEP! (please read this post to the end because I have a bit of a “wake up call” for you men reading this) I was recently contacted by Davina Friese who told me that she is...
by Mark McManus
Ephedrine as a weight loss supplement was BANNED in the US on April 12th 2004. The death of Steve Bechler put the nail in the coffin for ephedrine. However, a forensic investigation by New York City Medical Examiner Dr. Michael M. Baden concluded that Mr Bechler,...
by Mark McManus
Summer 2015 is around the corner. And that always means one thing…it’s time to get ripped up! Getting a lean, defined six-pack is actually one of the most difficult things to achieve…when you DON’T know what you’re doing. And you’ll...
by Mark McManus
Would you like to pack on muscle mass but still stay lean all year round, too? It’s possible. Actually, it’s not just possible, but VERY do-able. I do it. And how do you think all those fitness models stay so lean all year round? By the way, if you are...
by Mark McManus
I’ve been saying for years that cardio is ineffective. I’ve also said that resistance training like lifting weights IS cardio. And if you can’t understand the preceding sentence, read my in-depth article on it here. Today I want to share a study on...
by Mark McManus
If you’ve tried and failed to get a six-pack in the past, this post is for you. It shouldn’t be so puzzling. Once you really get these 6 points, you’ll know where you went wrong. (1) You’re just eating too damn much. Always keep in mind...
by Mark McManus
MuscleHack Show Podcast 2 – 7 Ways To Not Feel Hungry When Cutting *The play button is at the bottom of this post*. Alternatively, you can listen here: Listen on iTunes Here [uk iTunes here] (please do leave a positive review, guys – thank you) Soundcloud...
by Mark McManus
This is an important post for your fat loss success. Will going into ketosis produce better results than a regular low carb diet? Controlling your carbohydrate intake, eating fat, and getting your daily target of protein is THE optimal route for fat loss, and has been...
by Mark McManus
It’s a long-held myth that in order to gain muscle, you have to accept getting fatter too. It annoys me. It’s wrong. And there are many examples of people all around the world (myself included) who are consistently demonstrating that it isn’t true....
by Mark McManus
You know the term “Skinny-Fat”? It’s basically when someone who has a predominantly “ectomorphic” body type (skinny, not much muscle) has accumulated fat in all the wrong places. People like this tend to store fat on the midsection and...
by Mark McManus
If you’ve a profile on any social media platform, you’ve certainly seen some of the “informative” pics that get shared a million times with 250,000 likes. You know the ones that detail a muscle-building or fat-burning workout with absolutely NO...
by Mark McManus
Have you ever tried to get s a six-pack and failed? Do you know someone who has busted their ass on a diet only for results to come to a screeching halt after a few weeks? I’m going to explain why that happens. After all, if weight loss was simply a matter of...
by Mark McManus
Here are my top 20 foods to eat when cutting. I’ve split them into foods that are mainly protein, carbs, and fat. Bear in mind that when cutting, your protein intake needs to remain high – every day. The worst thing that can happen when losing fat is...
by Mark McManus
If you’re a guy and have never obtained the six-pack you always wanted, prepare to be embarrassed by a girl. If you’re female, you’re about to be inspired by this woman. She says of her journey to a six-pack with Total Six Pack Abs, “[I call...
by Mark McManus
If you could achieve your goals: Spending half the time in the gym that you currently do Eating a good quantity of food Having cheat meals Having more time to spend with your family and friends… would you be interested? I’m sure you would. I feel sorry for...
by Mark McManus
“Never in my wildest dreams did I ever envision myself, at 63 years old, on stage at a bodybuilding contest!” Would you take up bodybuilding and start to compete in your 60’s? I think it’s an awesome example to set! I like anything that smashes...