The Hierarchy of Nutrition
“I don’t know what to believe.”
If you’ve ever read a fitness magazine or searched for any health-related information on the Internet, this is probably how you feel. Or, maybe it’s more like, “WTF! Why...
The Different Forms of Whey Protein And What’s Best For You
Is all protein made equally? And, why are there so many different forms of whey protein?
I thought I knew the answers to these questions, but when I formulated all of the products for Ladder,...
How Much Protein Per Meal?
I’m no stranger to questions and concerns about how much protein you can enjoy. I’ve seen everything from worries about kidney damage (not scientific evidence for those with healthy kidneys) to (very wishful) thinking...
Is A Calorie Really A Calorie?
If you ever really need proof about how the human body works, find your way into a metabolic chamber. There are about 30 of them in the world and they cost millions of dollars....
How to Turn Plateau Into Progress
With his wedding just 6 months away, Born Fitness client Chris (aka Sparta) decided to get serious about fat loss.
There’s nothing quite like a deadline to get your butt in gear. Sparta was highly...
How To Build Muscle As A Hardgainer
If you want to go from scrawny to brawny, the plan sounds simple: Lift hard and heavy. Eat more. But, for some guys, like our client John, it’s more complicated.
John was a busy pre-med...