Out of the thousands of dietary supplements on the market, there are only a handful that deserve your consideration.  Possibly the most well-researched, safe, and effective dietary supplement of all is fish oil.

So what is fish oil?  Why is it important?  How does it work?  Should you bother taking it?  I’m going to answer all these questions for you and more in this introductory article on fish oil supplements. I also included several links to research papers throughout the article for more in depth reading.

Continue Reading Fish Oil Supplements 101: Fat Loss Benefits, Function, & Dosage

As the New Year unfolds, millions of people set goals to lose weight…but sadly few are successful. If you are one of the millions of people attempting to change your lifestyle, I’m confident that after you read this article and complete each step, you will be stacking the cards massively in your favor to become a success story in 2012.

You are about to learn a simple, but powerful framework to help you not only lose weight, but also keep it off for the rest of your life. It’s not smoke and mirrors, it’s not about promising you fast, easy results, and it’s not about crash dieting.

This article is a do-it-yourself guide to help you lose weight safely, naturally, and sustainably. It’s not easy, it’s not effortless, but it is a proven process that works very, very well.

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Below is new BuiltLean contributor John Leyva’s first article. We’re thrilled he’s on board and look forward to his contributions!

One of the most common questions I get is, “Should I do cardio before, or after weight training?”

While the long answer is “it depends”, most people will be better off completing cardio after weights whether their primary goal is muscle gain, strength gain, or fat loss.

Here are 7 reasons why you should consider doing cardio after weights:

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Below is a continuation of the healthy eating article series from Christy Maskeroni, who is a Registered Dietitian and Personal Trainer in NYC.

When I say “Italian Food” what pops into your mind? Pasta, bread, rich and creamy dishes, you say?  True.  But, there is also seafood, chicken, and olive oil.  Actually, if you can dodge those heavy, loaded dishes on the menu, you may find Italian one of the easier fare to make healthy when eating out.

Continue Reading Healthy Italian Food Options: Quick Guide

Incorporating plyometric exercises into your exercise regimen is a very effective way to improve your cardiovascular health and increase your overall fitness level from balance, to strength, to stamina.

Continue Reading Jump Lunges: Killer Plyometric Leg Exercise!

Tim Ferris is best known as the author of the The 4-Hour Workweek, which is a minimalist approach to “escaping the 9-5, live anywhere, and enjoy the new rich”. It’s a fantastic book that I would rank in my Top 10 most influential books I’ve read, maybe even Top 5.

So with that said, how does the The 4-Hour Body hold up? Did Tim translate his impressive research, analytical, and outside the box thinking to crack the code of transforming the human body?

Continue Reading The 4 Hour Body Book Review (Pros & Cons)

Last summer, I wrote an article about “Divide & Conquer: Small Changes Add Up” where I described how changing your body didn’t have to be an overwhelming experience.  If you “divide” by prioritizing which of your habits you need to change the most, then “conquer” by making the changes over time, you can make MASSIVE changes in how you look and feel.

Continue Reading 1 Can Of Coke/Day = 30lb+ of Sugar/Year!

I have a high intensity interval training workout below for you to help you burn A TON of calories and burn some serious fat.  Sprinting is debatably the most effective cardio method to burn the most amount of fat in the least amount of time.

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Almost every guy I’ve ever talked to who wants to change his body tells me he wants to “lose fat and build muscle” so as to stay the same weight but look leaner and more toned.

It seems like many guys believe it’s possible to build 15lb of muscle and lose 15lb of fat in a few months if you eat right and have a great training program. But is that really possible, or is this wishful thinking?

First, let’s answer the question if it’s possible to lose fat and build muscle at the same time.

The short answer is that it depends on what you mean by the “same time”. Could be yes, could be no.

Continue Reading Can You Lose Fat and Build Muscle At The Same Time?

Find below a video interview with Neil Mack who completed the BuiltLean Program and dramatically transformed his body in only 8 weeks. For more detail on Neil, check out the video and read the text below.

Continue Reading Neil’s Transformation: From Average to Ripped