Force Multiplier Magazine

Taurine: A Subtle Force Fueling Mind, Muscle, and More

Taurine: A Subtle Force Fueling Mind, Muscle, and More

By David Battisti, MScN What if I told you that there is an amino acid out there that can give you calm focus during times of stress, protect the cardiovascular...

The Saltine Cracker Test: Can It Reveal Your Carb Tolerance?

The Saltine Cracker Test: Can It Reveal Your Carb Tolerance?

Carbohydrates often get a bad rap in diet culture, but not everyone processes them the same way. Enter the Saltine Cracker Test, a simple at-home experiment popularized by neuroscientist Dr....

Supercharge Your Weight Loss: Mastering Calorie Deficits with the Centurion Weight Vest

Supercharge Your Weight Loss: Mastering Calorie Deficits with the Centurion Weight Vest

In the quest for sustainable weight loss, few strategies are as effective as creating a calorie deficit—burning more calories than you consume. But achieving this doesn't have to mean endless...

The Whole Egg: God’s Superfood Unveiled

The Whole Egg: God’s Superfood Unveiled

For decades, the humble egg has been unfairly vilified by so-called health experts, branded as a cholesterol-laden villain to be avoided at all costs. The yolk, in particular, was shunned,...

Sculpting Superior Biceps: A Unique Workout for Growth, Peak, and Mass

Sculpting Superior Biceps: A Unique Workout for Growth, Peak, and Mass

When it comes to building impressive biceps, most lifters default to standard curls—barbell, dumbbell, or preacher. While these staples have their place, breaking away from the norm with unconventional exercises...

Understanding Cardio Zones: A Guide to Optimizing Your Workouts

Understanding Cardio Zones: A Guide to Optimizing Your Workouts

We often hear fitness terms thrown around, but how many people truly understand their meaning? Knowing the basics can help you train smarter and more effectively.  Don't worry, Fam -...

Weight Vest vs. Ruck Pack: The Ultimate Fitness Tool Showdown

Weight Vest vs. Ruck Pack: The Ultimate Fitness Tool Showdown

In the quest for functional fitness, two tools have risen to prominence: the weight vest and the ruck pack. Both add resistance to workouts, turning simple walks or bodyweight exercises into...

Should Women Consider Testosterone Therapy?

Should Women Consider Testosterone Therapy?

Testosterone therapy is often associated with men, but it’s increasingly recognized as a valuable option for women, particularly during perimenopause and menopause. While estrogen and progesterone have long dominated discussions...

Sculpt Your Obliques: A Targeted Ab Workout (With and Without a Weight Vest)

Sculpt Your Obliques: A Targeted Ab Workout (With and Without a Weight Vest)

Toning the side obliques—the muscles that frame your waistline—can help create a defined, athletic look while improving core stability. Excess fat around the obliques, often referred to as "love handles,"...

Is HMB the Most Underrated Muscle-Building Hack?

Is HMB the Most Underrated Muscle-Building Hack?

By David Battisti, MScN HMB: The Leucine Metabolite Driving Muscle Protein Synthesis and Recovery  If you’re into fitness, bodybuilding, or just trying to stay strong and healthy, you’ve probably heard...

Stay Hydrated, Stay Strong: With My Vitamin C Powerhouse Electrolyte Recipe

Stay Hydrated, Stay Strong: With My Vitamin C Powerhouse Electrolyte Recipe

By Chris Gowen, Founder of Directional Force When pushing your body through intense workouts, hydration is more than just drinking water—it’s about replenishing what you lose and supporting your system...

The Power of Baking Soda to Boost Performance and Health

The Power of Baking Soda to Boost Performance and Health

Baking soda, or sodium bicarbonate, is a kitchen staple that’s been quietly revolutionizing health and athletic performance. Far beyond its role in fluffy pancakes or fridge odor control, this humble...

Rucking: The Ultimate Fitness Tool for Strength and Stamina

Rucking: The Ultimate Fitness Tool for Strength and Stamina

Introduction: What is Rucking? Rucking is a simple yet powerful exercise that involves walking or hiking with added weight, typically with a weight vest or in a ruck pack, a...

The Power and Promise of Peptide Therapy

The Power and Promise of Peptide Therapy

Peptide therapy is an emerging frontier in medicine, harnessing the potential of short chains of amino acids to target specific biological processes. These naturally occurring or lab-synthesized molecules act as...

Top 10 Healthiest Fast Food Choices for Fitness-Minded Travelers this Summer

Top 10 Healthiest Fast Food Choices for Fitness-Minded Travelers this Summer

Hitting the road this summer?  Traveling doesn’t mean derailing your fitness goals. While not ideal nutrition for the health conscious person by no means, some fast food chains have evolved,...

Balancing Estrogen on TRT: Aromatase Inhibitors vs. DIM

Balancing Estrogen on TRT: Aromatase Inhibitors vs. DIM

For men undergoing testosterone replacement therapy (TRT), boosting testosterone levels can be a game-changer, restoring energy, muscle mass, and libido. But there’s a catch: as testosterone rises, so can estrogen,...