Isaiah Hawthorne, IFBB Pro shares his journey into bodybuilding, starting from his high school wrestling days. He decided to try bodybuilding after wrestling and found out he had the genetics for it. He won his first competition in the lightweight division and eventually earned his pro card at the 2019 NPC Nationals in Miami. Isaiah discusses the benefits of weightlifting, … [Read more...] about Why Bodybuilding: Interview with a Pro
Build Muscle Over 40
I Trained for a Bodybuilding Competition!
(June 2023) I spent the past 140 days, or 20 weeks training for and competing for a bodybuilding competition. To be specific, my category was men’s masters (40+ yr) physique (board shorts / beach body look). I am 46 years old, have taken my health seriously for the past 6 years, and began weight training under the supervision of a pro bodybuilder / personal trainer … [Read more...] about I Trained for a Bodybuilding Competition!
Why Increasing Protein Intake Is Crucial as You Age for Muscle Gain
As we age, maintaining muscle mass becomes more challenging, but it is also more crucial for overall health. Muscle mass supports mobility, strength, metabolism, and even immune function. However, one essential factor often overlooked in building and preserving muscle in later years is protein intake. The Challenge of Muscle Loss with Age After the age of 30, our bodies … [Read more...] about Why Increasing Protein Intake Is Crucial as You Age for Muscle Gain
Build Muscle Over 40
In this episode, we cover the science of fat loss, focusing on how fat is mobilized and burned. Learn how to boost fat burning by using the nervous system. Many don’t know that neurons connect to fat and release adrenaline to help with fat oxidation. We show how non-exercise movements like fidgeting can burn thousands of calories daily, backed by science. Discover a fat loss … [Read more...] about Build Muscle Over 40
