Corosolic acid is a supplement derived from the leaves of the banaba plant. It’s been used in holistic therapies for many years, but has recently made a name for itself in the supplement industry. Some say it can be used to treat a long list of conditions, including diabetes, high blood pressure, and cancer, and…

If you love your morning cup of coffee or an afternoon pick me up, give this delicious frothy matcha latte a try. Matcha gives you a dose of L-theanine and caffeine which can enhance alertness and brain function, decrease anxiety while protecting against mood swings and energy crashes that some experience with coffee. Plus, the…

Rep-Max Testing: The Best Way to Measure Your Progress In the Gym – Legion Athletics 0 Home / Blog / Podcast / Rep-Max Testing: The Best Way to Measure Your Progress In the Gym Written by Michael Matthews  Progress comes easy when you first start lifting weights. You show up and get stronger almost without…

Phoenix 2.0 Is Here (with 8 New Ingredients) 0 Written by Michael Matthews Welp, spring is on its way faster than a fart in a fan factory, and you know what that means? It’s time to give the finger to snow and start trimming the winter podge. I have something to make it faster and…

How many months’ progress do your pictures represent? What were your stats for each picture? 9.5 months progressStart: July 9, 2018 182 lbs 18% body fatEnd: April 29, 2019 170 lbs 9% body fat What has happened so far on the program? My initial goal when I started cutting was to cut down from 189…

The Complete Guide to Selenium Supplementation | Legion 0 Written by Barney Moore Evidence Based Selenium is a mineral that’s naturally found in many foods, added to numerous others, and regularly consumed as a dietary supplement. Some people claim that selenium deficiency is rampant, and that correcting this common malady is the key to warding…

If you’re like me, you got into lifting weights because you wanted to build chest mass, bulging biceps, and washboard abs.  (Our motivations may have matured since, but hey, there’s no shame in our not-so-humble beginnings.) And since you’re reading this article, you probably need some help with chest hypertrophy. Maybe you’re new to lifting…

Q&A: Deload Timing, Birth Control and Performance, and Popular Exercises I Don’t Like – Legion Athletics 0 Home / Blog / Podcast / Q&A: Deload Timing, Birth Control and Performance, and Popular Exercises I Don’t Like Written by Michael Matthews I’ve churned through over 150,000 emails, social media comments and messages, and blog comments in…

Having a defined six pack is the fitness equivalent of “having arrived.” You may be strong . . . you may be big (or toned) . . . but all the cool kids have killer abs. And it’s okay if you want some too.  You’re probably wondering, then, what are the best ab workouts and…

The Best of Muscle For Life: Best Way to Lean Bulk, Increasing Your Testosterone, and Building a Better You – Legion Athletics 0 Home / Blog / Podcast / The Best of Muscle For Life: Best Way to Lean Bulk, Increasing Your Testosterone, and Building a Better You Written by Michael Matthews I’ve recorded hundreds…