What to take, and when? Most people over-complicated vitamin supplementation, because they don’t know when they should take them. Luckily for you, you’ll have this post to fall back on. Today, you’ll learn when is…
Sometimes life gets busy, and you can’t drive to the gym, workout for an hour, and drive back home. For some people, this is the hardest part of training – not the exercise itself, but merely…
Life as a professional bodybuilder can be hard. We are constantly looking out for new effective ways to gain muscle – the latest supplement, different workout routine, a new diet. All these things are very important…
In the last part, we took a look at all the benefits and positives that might come from a contest prep cycle. We know one thing for sure now – the results from using them are…
Have you ever wondered what a female steroid cycle looks like? Let me grab your hand, and for a few minutes, welcome you into the peculiar, mysterious world of female bodybuilding. Even though hormone usage is…
Why Is Gut Health So Important? Your gut is composed of a host of microbes which affect your body and brain in a variety of ways – from the way you store fat and how you…
Setting goals is a critical step when it comes down to structuring your training – before or after a contest. Without well-established goals, you can go back and forth between fitness programs and exercises all you…
You have just completed between 3 or 4 months of long hard prep. During it, all your attention and focus were pointed to was how your body was looking, changing, and feeling. The day of the…
In any sport, it’s often the athletes that go the extra mile that end up taking 1st place. The gap in physical ability and skill level between first and last place can be next to none….
Life happens. We aren’t expected to sit on our hands while we improve our health and fitness or indeed prep for stage. In fact, here at Ally’s Angels and Alphas we actually encourage you to do…
The internet has given a lot of fitness lovers the opportunity to start their own fitness brand. I feel that phrases like ‘personal branding’ and ‘marketing’ are thrown around so much nowadays, nobody can really understand…
Ever wonder if it’s possible to build muscle mass by lifting less weight? And if there was, would it be something you might want to try? If the answer is yes then strap yourself in for…
Congratulations! If you’re reading this, that means you’re curious about taking the next step in your fitness journey and hiring a professional to help you educate yourself, learn more about your body, and reach your fitness…
Prep is hard. Prep is painful. Tiredness. Hunger. Cardio again… yuck. And if I ever see another plate of chicken and broccoli, so help me God…. Prepping for a competition can be ALL these things, and…
In the last post, we talked about hormones and hormonal imbalance (symptoms, causes, and so on). Today, we’ll discuss all of the natural ways to balance your hormones (and treatment options for hormonal imbalance, if the…
This is a topic that desperately needs discussion! I feel like there isn’t enough information about hormones and hormonal balance in the fitness community, even though they’re truly vital for your success at the gym. We’ll…
Hey Angels and Alphas! You’ve probably heard a lot about foam rolling from fitness experts, athletes, coaches, therapists, chiropractors, rehabilitators, and to be honest, from pretty much everyone nowadays. It’s true – foam rolling has gone…
Hey Angels, it’s Ally! Does the word “fasting” make you nervous? By now you’ve all probably heard of Intermittent Fasting. Intermittent fasting isn’t really something new – it’s been around for thousands (yes, thousands) of years,…
Hey Angels and Alphas! Today, we’re here to talk a little bit more about the personal training industry, and how you can be sure that your current personal trainer is the right choice for you. Now,…
Hey Angels, it’s Ally! Imagine this… You get to the gym after a long day, ready to walk in and have the workout of your life. But the moment you step foot in the door, you…
Hey Angels and Alphas! Let me ask you something – how come some days you can get up in the morning, make coffee, have breakfast, workout, and do it all in perfect succession, boosting yourself up…
Hey Angels & Alphas! Without a doubt, one of the most (if not the most) important concept in all of fitness is progressive overload. Let’s be honest. Some people go to the gym day after day,…
Hey Angels and Alphas, What’s your morning ritual? Whether you realize it or not, you have a morning ritual. There are things you do consistently every morning that either build your momentum up or down for…
Hey Angels and Alphas, You know that when it comes to training, there are a gazillion routes you can take. A lot of people in the fitness community often advocate that training outside is better than…
Hey Angels & Alphas! Nowadays, everyone in the fitness community is talking about the mind-muscle connection. From a historical perspective, many legendary bodybuilders and strength athletes praise the implementation of a “mind-muscle connection” in their training….
Hey Angels & Alphas, Have you ever done a drop set? A superset? Any other similar advanced lifting technique? Well, pretty much every bodybuilder ever has made use of these lifting variations. What’s interesting is that…
Hey Angels and Alphas, It’s a fact – sleep is vital. Although many people are still trying to figure out exactly why we sleep, we are yet to find a definitive answer to that question. But…
Hey Angels and Alphas, If you’re on a weight loss journey right now, you’re probably used to having more questions than answers. Whether you want to lose weight for that one special occasion, for summer, or…
Hey Angels and Alphas, With the current pandemic sweeping the world right now, many people are worried that they’re not getting the adequate amount of calorie-burning in their regimen. With gyms closed everywhere, our options remain…
Hey Angels and Alphas, It’s a fact – regular physical activity can do wonders for your health. Everyone knows that staying active is one of the best ways to keep your body healthy. It’s not surprising…
Hey Angels and Alphas, Did you know that the majority of your calorie burn doesn’t come from the puddles of sweat after a tough workout? The majority of your calorie burn is actually driven by your…
Hey Angels and Alphas, You all probably know that meal planning is essentially the best way to control your diet. Scheduling and pre-cooking your meals is an approach that both gym-goers and professional athletes use so…
Hey Angels, it’s Ally! Today, we’re taking a journey into the promised land – a topic that’s so widely talked about, yet so few people in the fitness community seem to understand it. When talking about…
Hey Angels & Alphas! Today, I want to talk about a topic very dear to every athlete’s heart. In recent years, High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) has been one of the most talked about topics in the…
Hey Angels, it’s Ally! Recently, a friend of mine asked me a question that has really stuck with me since. She asked; “Why is there so much misinformation in the fitness world?” I focus a lot…
Hey Angels and Alphas! Whether you’re a powerlifter that’s never even done more than 6 reps, or a bodybuilder that’s always chasing the “hypertrophy zone,” you can’t deny one thing. The goal you’re pursuing requires that…
Hey Angels & Alphas! A while ago, we talked about the importance of keeping your gut healthy. We learned what the gut microbiome is, as well as all the benefits that come with taking good care…
Hey Angels & Alphas, You know it, I know it, the world knows it. Many lifters nowadays are super concerned that if they go on a vacation or take a little bit more time away from…
Hey Angels and Alphas, You know it, I know it, the world knows it – people *love* overcomplicating things. Fitness is one of those things that’s both easy and hard. It’s easy in the sense that…
Hey Angels and Alphas! Without a doubt, everyone who goes to the gym goes there for one reason – progress. Regardless if your goal is to lose weight, make your biceps bigger, or squat a hundred…
