September 19, 2018
James Grage: Here’s the thing, I’m not knocking a keto diet because I think the ultimate barometer should be how you feel. So for example, me? On a high-fat, moderate protein, very low-carb diet, I feel awful. Someone else on that exact same diet may feel great. For… Read More
September 18, 2018
On this episode of Mission Shred, James Grage finds out that he has an injury that will prevent him from training for up to two weeks and take 12 weeks to heal. James: Shit happens. You know, it can have almost a gravitational force. You feel it pull at… Read More
September 14, 2018
Today, we’re looking at the question, do you really need to be taking a protein shake after training sessions? To answer this, we really need to look at the concept of the post-workout anabolic window. What is the Anabolic Window? For those who don’t know, the anabolic window is… Read More
September 12, 2018
James Grage: Knowing that if we want to be leaner, especially if we want to maintain it – I think that’s the biggest thing for guys like Whitney and I – it’s not just getting lean, it’s finding something sustainable. Whitney Reid: It’s the longevity that we… Read More
September 11, 2018
As most of you probably know, James Grage has more than his fair share of tattoos. Heading into the Arnold, he’s concerned that he’ll get docked points. So he heads over to see his friend Stacy Kaufman, the owner of Pro Tan, the official tanning sponsor of the Mr. Read More
September 7, 2018
On this episode of Muscle Intelligence, expert trainer Tyrone Bell breaks down muscle memory: “If you’ve been around the gym scene for a while, you’ve probably heard the term ‘muscle memory’ being thrown around. Today, I’m going to look at muscle memory, clear up exactly what it is,… Read More
September 5, 2018
James Grage: Here’s another that I have, because I can’t find the answer on this. Under normal circumstances, they always generalize and say that the brain takes about 120-130g of glucose. Then once you’re in ketosis, your brain can function with about 70% of its energy coming from… Read More
September 4, 2018
This week, James Grage takes a trip out to LA to catch a workout with Ms. Bikini Olympia, Courtney King, and her boyfriend, Steve Cook. The trio meet at Gold’s Gym Venice, the mecca for bodybuilders, to work shoulders. Here’s the routine: Scott Press – 4×15 SUPERSET:… Read More
September 2, 2018
Recently, Muscle & Strength went grocery shopping with Team BPI athlete and IFBB Pro, Steven Cao. They met at a local South Florida Target so Steven could share what a typical shopping trip includes. One of the things Steven looks for in the foods he buys is… Read More
August 30, 2018
James Grage: I want to try and dispel this myth about ketones, because I think that’s where there’s a lot of confusion. People think that ketones themselves are some sort of magic fat-burning chemical. You see people online where a lot of the newer products out there have a… Read More
August 29, 2018
If you listen to someone talk about using a pre-workout and you’ve never used one before, it’s understandable why you might wonder if they’re safe. “It feels like my skin is melting off!” “I could pick up this whole gym and throw it right now.” “My… Read More
August 28, 2018
Meal prep is a critical part of any diet, let alone a diet for a show. As James Grage gets closer and closer to stepping on stage at the Arnold, his nutrition plan becomes increasingly important. In this episode, he starts off by walking us through some of… Read More
