The Fundamentals of a Healthy Prep
We got to chat with Justin Latva and hear his take on which of our RIVALUS products he uses and what he thinks about them. All opinions stated are Justin’s own and have not been evaluated by a...
View ArticleMy Favorite Area to Train
Everybody has their favorites: favorite food, favorite TV shows, favorite cars. We all have our own favorite part of the body to train as well. Throughout the years, my favorite area to train has...
View ArticleWhat Exactly are BCAA’s and Why Should You Be Taking Them?
Branch Chain Amino Acids (BCAA’s) are the building blocks of protein. Nine of these amino acids are considered “essential”. This means that without these, your body cannot function properly. BCAA’s...
View ArticleCompeting is Possible at Any Age
Many people have asked me why I decided to embrace the competing lifestyle. I began training for my first competition in 2013. I was turning 40 years old and wanted to be in the best shape of my life....
View ArticleMy Training Regimen
I normally like to start my contest prep about 14 weeks before the show. My calorie count ranges from anywhere between 1500-1700/day. Based on my body fat loss and progress, the numbers may remain the...
View ArticleIt’s Time to get Active – While We Rest!
“Active” and “Rest” aren’t normally terms you’d think to put together. However, when the right kind of activity is done, being active is actually going to be more beneficial to your body and its...
View ArticleStay Motivated
Do you ever have those days where you feel like giving up? Like the mental battle is too hard to get through? I personally know the feeling all too well. I began my fitness journey about four years...
View ArticleThe Art of Reverse Dieting
I set out a couple of goals for myself during post-competition season. My number one priority was to take a daily progress pic during my current “off-season”. Even if I felt “bloated” or unhappy with...
View ArticleBreakfast with RIVALUS
Following a strict diet is difficult, just ask anyone who has devoted themselves to fitness or just devoted themselves to eating right. Eating the same meals every day becomes more of a chore than a...
View ArticleThe Other 95%
When getting in shape is your main goal, your first thought each day is, “I’ve got to hit the gym”. Whether you’re trying to pack on lean muscle or lose some extra fat, the gym becomes a major priority...
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