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The Ultimate Guide to Macronutrients for Physique Athletes

By: Amy Powers Published on: 28/05/2025

New Blog Post Ready to stop guessing and start fueling your physique like an athlete? This no-BS guide breaks down exactly how to use macronutrients — protein, carbs, and fats — to build muscle, burn fat, and dominate your performance goals. Whether you’re cutting, bulking, or recomping, you’ll learn how to calculate your macros, personalize your ratios, and avoid the most common mistakes that hold athletes back. If you want real results and long-term sustainability, this is your roadmap.