Aames' Bodybuilding and Fitness Resource Guide

[Aames]

Hey all, I was going to write a big how-to guide but I figured it was a waste of time since tons of people have written far better articles than I could ever manage. I would just be reciting what they already said somewhere. So, I thought I would point you guys to the best sites for bodybuilding knowledge. There's a lot of misinformation out there; all of these sites that I am posting are either hosted or backed by well-respected and intelligent people. Many of them are either directly involved in scientific research surrounding fitness, or incredibly well-versed and read in it. Without further ado:

http://www.bodyrecomposition.com/ - I can't recommend this site enough. Lyle McDonald is an incredibly smart guy with a ton of free articles, even if you never buy one of his books. Everything is more-or-less spelled out in his articles.

http://alanaragon.com/

http://www.leangains.com/ - Martin Berkhan's site. Pioneered intermittent fasting.

http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showth...hp?t=121703981 - The simple guide on nutrition if you're pressed for time. How to pinpoint your caloric and macro-nutrient needs.

https://www.youtube.com/user/LiftingForLife - Some hate Ian McCarthy, but all of his info is very sound and based in science.


These sites are pretty much all you need. You will learn all about how much and what types of food you should be eating. As far as routines go; consensus seems to be to use Starting Strength (if you have never lifted before) until you have good form and are comfortable in the gym, and then move on to a good intermediate routine such as Lyle McDonald's Generic Bulking Routine or Layne Norton's PHAT.