Strength Training
Building Muscle From Inside Your Home
Working out at home doesn't mean you have to succumb to sub-par exercises, expensive and bulky equipment or repetitive DVDs. In fact, a home workout can ...
How to Accelerate Fast-Twitch Muscle Development
The best types of weightlifting exercises are those which work multiple joints in the body. Fast-twitch muscular development might sound like some kind of scientific process, ...
Why the Bench Press Isn't a Clear-Cut Strength Indicator
You've seen it before: power lifters pumping iron at max reps on a bench press while a spotter hollers encouragement loud enough for the entire gym ...
The Only Reason You Should Ever Take a Supplement
The workout supplements fad is rampant among casual gym-goers and die-hard workout enthusiasts alike. Even though sucking down various shakes and pills might make you feel ...
This Is One Mistake That Many Weight Lifters Make
Stretching is an important aspect of pre-workout activity, but intensive stretching has been scientifically proven to negatively impact lower-body workout performance. In April of 2013, The Journal ...
9 Fitness Habits That You Need to Start in Your 30s
In your 20s and 30s, your body is very different than it is in your 40s and 50s. In your younger years, it's easier to stay ...
The Dangers of Bulking on the Body
The concept of "bulking" might seem like an effective method of achieving muscle hypertrophy, but overloading your frame with abnormal amounts of body mass can be ...
Want to See Your Muscles Pop? Take a Rest
Rest time is a pivotal aspect of a complete strength development program. It's important to create a balanced workout regimen that allows for sufficient rest time. ...
What Is Muscle Atrophy and How Can You Prevent It?
Strength training isn't a sometimes type of thing; rather, it's an integrated part of life. Failing to lift on a consistent basis can lead to muscle ...
What You Need to Know About Building Muscle Mass
The complex, multifaceted process of building muscle mass isn't rocket science. Anyone with a gym membership and a dedicated willingness to get fit can achieve massive ...
Got Weak Spots? Turn Them Into Strengths
Have you ever noticed how you excel on some workout days and lag behind on others? Perhaps you've got great glamor muscles (chest, shoulders and arms), ...
Understanding Rhabdomyolysis: What Can Happen When You Push Too Hard
If you've done even a little bit of research into CrossFit, you've no doubt heard the word "rhabdomyolysis" being thrown around. It's a disorder that many ...
How to Train Like a Super Bowl Champion
Former Super Bowl MVP Drew Brees is a fierce competitor on the football field, but he's also a champion in the weight room. Brees embodies the ...
6 Mistakes You're Making When Trying to Build Muscle
It can be disappointing when you're working hard to lift weights and train your body, but you're just not seeing the results that you want. Your ...
Is Cardio or Strength Training Better for Weight Loss?
When it comes to losing weight, not all exercises are created equal. And although a healthy exercise routine includes a variety of moves, some activities are ...
The 4 Things You Need to Consider Before Your Workout
Fitness isn't just about working hard, it's about working smart. So when you're endeavoring to get in shape, make sure you consider the four fitness factors, ...
5 Tips to Help You Master Strength Training
Strength training isn't rocket science, but there is some science involved. And for some of us, strength training is difficult to understand--all those exercises, sets, reps ...
Which is the Best Muscle Rub?
When you're sore and tired from a heavy lifting session, there are few things that will make you feel as wonderful as a good rub down ...
8 Tips You Need Before You Start Weight Training
Being a newbie to the world of weight lifting means that you're going to push your body to its limits. As great as working out is, ...
Plateaued? How You Can Change Your Workouts to See New Results
If you've ever tried to change your body composition, maybe for your wedding, or training for a 5k, or whatever your reason, you've probably hit that ...
Recent Strength Training
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Continuous Interval Training: The New Way to Get Crazy Fit
Since the creation of High Intensity Interval Training/Tabata Training in the late 1990s, interval training has become one of the most popular workouts in the ... Read More »
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4 Tips for Strength Training Outdoors
With cabin fever setting in, you may start to consider moving your gym sessions outdoors. The great news is that the change of scenery can not ... Read More »
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The Best Way to Strength Train for Men Over 40
We’ve all heard of the "middle age spread." The growing of our bellies and thighs once we reach the age of 35 or 40. The male ... Read More »
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Back Squats Versus Front Squats — Which Is Right for You?
Understanding the difference between back and front squats will help you make an informed decision regarding which exercise to include in your workout program while also ... Read More »
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How to Utilize MMA for Self Defense
Let me start out by saying this: MMA is NOT a martial art focused on self-defense. If anything, it's one of the most aggressive, no-holds-barred martial ... Read More »
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Get Super-Fit With the Batman Workout
When it comes to superheroes, few people can compare to the impressive physicality of the great Bruce Wayne—Batman. While there are many superheroes who reach ... Read More »
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Lower Back Pain? This Exercise Pulls Double Duty as a Workout and Physical Therapy
Lower back pain can be debilitating and agonizing! Even a small amount of movement can send a twinge of pain running up and down your spine, ... Read More »
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Will Crossfit Destroy Your Body?
The Crossfit fad is real. The upstart culture of crazed workout enthusiasts has seeped into the exercise community and transformed contemporary ideology of fitness. The intensity ... Read More »
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Non-Fitness Apps That Will Get You Out and Active
If you’re active and you own a smartphone, you’re likely aware of the multitudes of apps out there that help you track ... Read More »
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Prepare for the Nightwatch With These 'Game of Thrones' Inspired Workouts
“Chaos isn’t a pit. Chaos is a ladder.” The Nightwatch workout is no exception; it’s benefits are chaotic enough for ... Read More »
