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Jack Radford-Smith
April 27, 2024

The Secret Weapon of Bodybuilding Champions: Unleash Your Grit

Jack Radford-Smith
April 27, 2024

The secret weapon of bodybuilding champions!

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Jack Radford-Smith
April 27, 2024

6 Hunger Hacks You NEED to Know: Stop Food Fixation and Manage Cravings

Jack Radford-Smith
April 27, 2024

Managing hunger encompasses more than just resisting the temptation to eat.

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Jack Radford-Smith
April 6, 2024

Forget Fad Diets: The 4 Core Nutritional Principles You NEED for Success

Jack Radford-Smith
April 6, 2024

Forget the fads and quick fixes that dominate social media. Continued success comes from prioritising core nutritional principles that will establish a strong foundation in achieving your heath and fitness goals!

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Jack Radford-Smith
March 26, 2024

2025’s Best Supplements for Muscle Growth and Strength

Jack Radford-Smith
March 26, 2024

When it comes to A-listed ergogenic aids, these two supplements are top of the list.

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Jack Radford-Smith
March 6, 2024

How To Calculate Your Macros (Protein, Carbs, Fat & Fibre)

Jack Radford-Smith
March 6, 2024

Your step-by-step guide to macro math!

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Jack Radford-Smith
February 20, 2024

Stop Fearing Gluten, Dairy & Fruit

Jack Radford-Smith
February 20, 2024

The quality of a diet isn’t determined by what you exclude... but rather the variety of foods that you choose to INCLUDE!

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Jack Radford-Smith
February 17, 2024

8 Nutrition Facts Everyone Should Know

Jack Radford-Smith
February 17, 2024

Don’t be in the dark, in denial, or oblivious to the consequences certain choices have and how they will influence your progress long-term.

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Jack Radford-Smith
February 17, 2024

Your Guide To Ab Training (Six Pack Abs)

Jack Radford-Smith
February 17, 2024

Abdominal training involves more than a few sets of bodyweight crunches at the end of your session. Check out the tips in this article to more effectively grow your “six pack muscles” (rectus abdominis):

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Jack Radford-Smith
February 17, 2024

4 Simple High Protein Meals (Dietitian Approved)

Jack Radford-Smith
February 17, 2024

Reaching your total protein intake is an essential aspect for maximising muscle growth!

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Jack Radford-Smith
February 17, 2024

Things Not To Say To Bodybuilders

Jack Radford-Smith
February 17, 2024

Let’s teach other’s how to better understand and verbally support the athletes in our community and put an end to the insults!

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Jack Radford-Smith
February 17, 2024

Why Do You Pee More When Losing Weight?

Jack Radford-Smith
February 17, 2024

Swipe through to learn about the scientific reasons why dieting makes you use the bathroom more often!

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Jack Radford-Smith
December 21, 2023

The Truth About Holiday Weight Gain

Jack Radford-Smith
December 21, 2023

How much weight gain is caused by holiday food?

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Jack Radford-Smith
December 13, 2023

Pros & Cons Of Meal Plans

Jack Radford-Smith
December 13, 2023

Is a meal plan the right choice for your nutrition goals?

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Jack Radford-Smith
December 1, 2023

Pro Tips For Your Bodybuilding Comp Prep

Jack Radford-Smith
December 1, 2023

Bodybuilding is full of lessons… but what if we were able to give you a heads-up prior to commencing your first prep?

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Jack Radford-Smith
November 17, 2023

4 Common Causes Of Brain Fog

Jack Radford-Smith
November 17, 2023

What is the cause behind brain fog when dieting?

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Jack Radford-Smith
November 10, 2023

Top 6 Creatine Rich Foods For Strength & Size

Jack Radford-Smith
November 10, 2023

Should you take a food-first approach with creatine?

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Jack Radford-Smith
November 5, 2023

The Key To Success In Bodybuilding

Jack Radford-Smith
November 5, 2023

What does it take to achieve success in bodybuilding?

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Jack Radford-Smith
October 27, 2023

Is Pink Himalayan Salt Actually Better Than Regular Salt?

Jack Radford-Smith
October 27, 2023

Is pink salt worth the hype? Let’s examine the actual mineral content in pink salt compared to the recommended dietary intake.

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Jack Radford-Smith
October 16, 2023

Is Reverse Dieting Actually Helpful? Try This Approach Instead

Jack Radford-Smith
October 16, 2023

Is reverse dieting fact or fiction?

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Jack Radford-Smith
October 16, 2023

Being Shredded Is Not Healthy Or Sustainable

Jack Radford-Smith
October 16, 2023

A stage-lean physique is not sustainable! Here’s why:

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You don’t need to justify your food choices to anyone.

For many people who are invested in their health and fitness, social situations around food can feel uncomfortable. Not because the choices themselves are difficult, but because declining
Many athletes are optimising the wrong end of the pyramid.

🥇 Genetics set the ceiling, not the effort.
Bodybuilding, like any high-performance sport, is shaped by biology. Some athletes are born with structural advantages and a high responsiveness
Many people overestimate the damage from one meal. Here’s the math behind it.

There’s a common fear around “blowing progress” over the holidays, especially on Christmas Day. But from a physiological standpoint, gaining 1kg of
The harsher the prep, the harder the rebound.

A new qualitative study from Buechel et al. (2025) reveals what many athletes already know, but don’t voice enough, recovery after comp prep can be more confronting than the prep itself.

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Your mindset can make or break your success and longevity in bodybuilding.

Bodybuilding isn’t just a physiological sport. It’s a psychological one.

Two athletes can follow the same protocol and end up with completely different outcomes.
Bodybuilding isn’t just a two-phase sport of comp prep and off-season.

As shown in the infographic above, physique athletes should cycle through four distinct phases, all of which serve a unique physiological, psychological, and developmental
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Food Boundaries for Athletes: Eating With Confidence in Social Settings

Declining food isn’t rude, restrictive, or disordered. This article explores how athletes can navigate social food situations with confidence, clarity, and long-term consistency.

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The Priorities That Build Elite Physiques (And the Ones That Don’t)

Most physique athletes focus on supplements and small details long before they’ve mastered the fundamentals. This article breaks down the hierarchy that genuinely drives bodybuilding progress, based on years of coaching natural competitors.

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Can You Gain 1kg of Fat in One Day? The Truth About Holiday Eating

Worried about holiday weight gain? Learn why one meal can’t cause 1kg of fat gain, what scale changes really mean, and how to enjoy the holidays guilt-free.

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Reverse Dieting vs Recovery Dieting: What Actually Works After a Competition Prep?

New research shows why post-show recovery is often harder than prep for physique athletes. Learn how hunger, body image, and rebound are influenced by low energy availability.

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The Mindset Shift Every Bodybuilder Must Make to Succeed Long-Term

Discover how mindset influences bodybuilding success. Learn the traits that separate less mature athletes from experienced competitors and how to develop long-term resilience.

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How to Structure Your Year as a Physique Athlete (The 4 Essential Phases)

Learn the four essential phases of a physique athlete, consisting of off-season, pre-prep, comp prep, and recovery, and how each stage contributes to long-term bodybuilding progress.

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Is Pink Salt Really Healthier? Evidence Says Otherwise

Pink Himalayan salt contains trace minerals, but does it meaningfully improve your health? Learn what the science shows about pink salt, iodine, and mineral intake.

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Why Your Calorie Deficit Isn’t Working: The Hidden Calories Blocking Fat Loss

Struggling to lose weight even though you’re “perfectly” sticking to your calories? Small tracking mistakes can erase a calorie deficit without you realising. Learn the top hidden calorie culprits and how to fix them for consistent fat loss.

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What to Eat Before Training: Pre-Workout Nutrition Guide for Meal Timing and Digestion

Learn exactly what to eat before a workout for better performance, energy, and muscle gain. A simple evidence-based guide to pre-workout meal timing and fuel choices.

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Peak Week, Training, and Nutrition Mistakes That Sabotage Your Prep

A breakdown of the most damaging contest prep errors across nutrition, training, recovery, and peak week. Understand what undermines your physique and how to avoid it.

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How to Fix the Most Common Macro Tracking Mistakes

Learn the three simple but powerful steps that dramatically improve macro tracking accuracy. Discover how raw weight, accurate entries, and grams can make your nutrition tracking more reliable and help you reach your physique goals faster.

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The Science of Muscle Retention: How to Keep Your Gains During a Calorie Deficit

Want to lose fat without losing muscle? Learn the science-backed strategies to maintain lean mass while dieting, including ideal protein intake, training intensity, recovery, and rate of weight loss. Protect your gains and get leaner, stronger, and healthier.

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How Fast Should You Bulk or Cut? Evidence-Based Guidelines

Discover the science-backed “sweet spot” for how fast you should gain or lose weight. Learn why moving too quickly or too slowly can compromise muscle growth, fat loss, and performance, and how to find your ideal rate of progress.

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