Force Multiplier Magazine

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,...

The Hope Hormones of Weight Lifting: How Resistance Training Boosts Your Mood

The Hope Hormones of Weight Lifting: How Resistance Training Boosts Your Mood

The Power of Lifting So you’re in the gym, gripping the barbell, muscles flexing as you push through a challenging set of squats. Sweat drips, your heart races, and when...

Top 10 Supplements to Get Snatched and Ripped for Summer

Top 10 Supplements to Get Snatched and Ripped for Summer

Summer’s calling, and it’s time to sculpt a lean, chiseled physique that turns heads at the beach! Getting "snatched and ripped" means dropping body fat to 6-10% while preserving hard-earned...

The Power of a Multivitamin: Bridging Nutrient Gaps

The Power of a Multivitamin: Bridging Nutrient Gaps

Picture this: You’re rushing through your day, grabbing a quick coffee for breakfast, a sandwich for lunch, and maybe some takeout for dinner. Sound familiar? In our fast-paced lives, it’s...

The Athlete's Guide to Brewed Green Tea: A Natural Performance Booster

The Athlete's Guide to Brewed Green Tea: A Natural Performance Booster

For athletes seeking a natural edge in performance, recovery, and overall health, brewed green tea is a powerhouse beverage that delivers a range of benefits. Packed with antioxidants, nutrients, and...

Mastering Drop Sets: Plateau Busting Power

Mastering Drop Sets: Plateau Busting Power

Drop sets are a powerful strength training technique designed to push muscles to their limits, promoting growth and endurance. By progressively reducing the weight during a set without rest, you...

The Meaning of the Murph Workout: A Tribute to Sacrifice and Resilience

The Meaning of the Murph Workout: A Tribute to Sacrifice and Resilience

Every Memorial Day, gyms across the world echo with the sound of pounding feet, clanging pull-up bars, and the collective grit of athletes tackling one of the fitness worlds most...

Auto Immune Issues and the Athlete:

Auto Immune Issues and the Athlete:

By: Cynthia Monteleone In pursuit of athletic goals, whether casual or at the elite level, sometimes clients come to me because they are sidelined unexpectedly by Auto Immune disorders. Why...