Every day, more and more people are realizing the power of the barbell front squat. It’s one of the all-time best lower-body exercises, it strengthens your core and back and improves your mobility, and it’s much easier to learn than it appears. Many casual gymgoers avoid the front squat, though, because to them, it looks…

Nick Shaw on His 7 Favorite Habits for Success – Legion Athletics 0 Written by Michael Matthews   What if I told you there was one weird trick to realize all of your biggest dreams? Just one thing you could do to achieve success and live your best life. Want to know what it is?…

Motivation Monday: Think Big, Do Big, Win Big – Legion Athletics 0 Written by Michael Matthews   This episode is part of a monthly series that I have dubbed “Motivation Monday.” (Yes, I know, very creative of me. What can I say, I’m a genius…) Seriously though, the idea here is simple: One Monday every…

Key Takeaways The easiest way to know how many calories you should eat to lose, gain, or maintain your weight is to use a science-based calorie calculator (like you’ll find in this article). To lose weight, you should eat around 10 to 12 calories per pound of body weight per day, to maintain your weight…

This Caramelized Onion and Pear Fruit Frittata combines the sweet and savory flavors of sweet caramelized onion, pear, and protein-rich eggs. How often do you sit down to eat breakfast at the table, giving yourself time to enjoy the meal? Mornings can often be so busy and rushed, but this fruit frittata is your reminder…

Here’s something many people don’t know:  At-home back workouts can be just as effective for building a strong, defined back as traditional gym workouts.  Why? How?  First, many of the most effective back exercises only require your bodyweight, a pair of dumbbells, or some exercise bands.  For example, you can train your back muscles at…

How Ari Used Bigger Leaner Stronger to Lose 26 Pounds Body Fat – Legion Athletics 0 Written by Michael Matthews “It’s all about balance and the mix of food, sleep, and lifting promotes such a healthier lifestyle. I’m very happy.” How many months’ progress do your pictures represent? What were your stats for each picture?…

The Best of Muscle For Life: Mind Pump Interview, Ultimate Fitness Plan For Women, and Principles – Legion Athletics 0 Home / Blog / Podcast / The Best of Muscle For Life: Mind Pump Interview, Ultimate Fitness Plan For Women, and Principles Written by Michael Matthews I’ve recorded hundreds of episodes of Muscle for Life…

Q&A: Ecdysterone, Fasting and Muscle Loss, Lessons to Teach My Children – Legion Athletics 0 Home / Blog / Podcast / Q&A: Ecdysterone, Fasting and Muscle Loss, Lessons to Teach My Children Written by Michael Matthews   I’ve churned through over 150,000 emails, social media comments and messages, and blog comments in the last 6…

Do you ever wonder if you’re serving up the right food portion size when you’re creating your snack or meal? Portion sizes and serving sizes can be confusing. How much should I be eating? Should I follow the serving sizes? How do I know whether or not I need more than the “average” person? These…