Back To Basics | Bodybuilding.com

The year is 2023. You’ve ditched the complicated routine. You’re removing the guesswork from your nutrition. You’re gifting yourself adequate recovery time and you’re cleaning up your supplement routine to find what makes you perform optimally. Get back to the basics with Bodybuilding.com as we provide you with the information needed to complete your goals.

Getting Back To Basics

The year is 2023. You’ve ditched the complicated routine. You’re removing the guesswork from your nutrition. You’re gifting yourself adequate recovery time and you’re cleaning up your supplement routine to find what makes you perform optimal.

Get back to the basics with us as we provide you with the information needed to complete your goals. We’ll let you in on a little secret; there’s only four things you truly need to focus on:

Training

Train Consistently

We get it. It can get tedious doing the same workouts each week. But here’s the kicker; it works. Follow a program that's geared towards your specific fitness goal. Stick with it, track your progress, and see results. Download BodyFit to get started.

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Nutrition

Eat Clean

It’s not about going gluten free, lactose free, keto, carnivore, plant-based or whatever else is trending these days. It’s about finding what works for you. What makes you feel good? What makes you perform better? Check out our recipe and nutrition database for tips.

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Recovery

Recover Hard

We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again, recovery is more important than training. If your mind and body aren’t prepared to train, you’re not going to reap the benefits of the session. We’ll educate you on best pre, intra and post workout recovery tactics.

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Supplements

Supplement Efficiently

You’re probably thinking to yourself, "of course they have to include supplements, they’re a supplement company." Touche my friend, but we reference thousands of science-backed studies each year that show there’s proof in the pudding of supplementation. The results speak for themselves.

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Knowledge Boosters

How To Get Started

How do I commit to training consistently?

Long term goals, short term mindset. Chip away at moving your body in some capacity each day. Intensity should vary, consistency shouldn’t. We recommend placing an event on your calendar to help kickstart a program. Whether that’s a 5k or a vacation you want to feel your best on, check out how to best split your week based on goals.

What steps should I take for eating clean?

Nutrition is the key! Doesn’t matter if you’re cutting, bulking or setting sights on your marathon, triathlon, lifting comp, etc, fuel is the road to every finish line. Less about dieting, more about fueling. Head to our recipe database for thousands of ways to get started on the meal themes that work best for you.

How often should I recover?

The golden question! Our answer? It depends. We know, we know. You’re rolling your eyes. But if you’re asking a professional for advice on any piece of your fitness journey, the answers should always be “it depends” as every goal and body is different. We broke down the difference between active and full rest days here. Listen to your body, and make informed decisions based on your training load.

What supplements do I need?

We’ll let you in on a little secret: not everyone NEEDS supplements. You may struggle to meet protein macros and a whey or plant based protein can help you get there. Looking for some pep in your step before a lift? Hit up our pre-workout selection. Feeling low in energy or suffering with a vitamin deficiency? We’ve got multi’s and minerals too. Whatever it is that you’re lacking, we’ve got the supps to fill the gaps and boost performance. Shop here.