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Regular push-ups are great until they are not. Once you can cruise through clean sets of 25 or 30, the exercise can turn into a rep-count…
Most people relate body transformations with high-end training facilities, the latest machines, and jacked trainers. Although these things can add to your workout experience, they aren’t…
After almost two decades of strength training, I hit a plateau in my routine, so I decided to try something different—a 30-day push-up challenge. I wanted…
I’m a 30-year veteran personal trainer, and I’ve spent most of my career working in gyms. This gives me and my clients access to an almost…
When it comes to building muscle and getting in shape, most people head to the gym and start lifting weights. This makes a lot of sense…
Let’s be honest; gym memberships can burn a hole in your wallet. Plus, many cannot make the time to hit the gym every day. As a…
Calisthenics is one of the best types of strength training around. Revolving around bodyweight exercises such as push-ups, pull-ups, and air squats, calisthenics requires very little…
Calisthenics is one of the best workouts around. Requiring very little space or equipment, you can do calisthenic workouts anywhere and anytime, making them ideal for…
Ask any group of trainers how to lose weight, and many of them will tell you to do more cardio. This makes a certain amount of…
Push-ups are probably the most commonly performed exercise on the planet. From kids in PT class to Olympic athletes, push-ups are a fitness staple. The reasons…
Most people never start their fitness transformation because they can’t make the time to hit the gym. However, contrary to what the modern fitness culture might…
Whether you are a beginner or an advanced exerciser, you’ve likely encountered a plateau in the maximum number of push-ups you can do in one set.…
Lack of time and limited access to facilities are two of the biggest barriers to consistent exercise (1). However, as a veteran personal trainer with over 30…
Your core muscles (abs, obliques, diaphragm, pelvic floor, erector spinae, glutes, and lats) are the foundation of your body. Strong core muscles can help improve your…
‘Dead hangs’ might sound a bit intense, but it’s not what you are probably imagining. This exercise involves hanging onto a pull-up bar, which primarily targets…
When most people think about fitness and achieving their best physique ever, they usually imagine grueling workouts that leave them exhausted for the rest of the…
30-day fitness challenges are a popular topic. Hardly a week goes by without a new challenge trending on social media. Some of these challenges are pretty…
As a personal trainer with over 30 years of experience, I’m often asked what is the best workout. In fact, if I had a dollar for…
Dedicated lifters consistently accomplish new goals in the gym, lifting heavier weights or doing more sets and reps in each workout. However, outside of a few…
