Training
I Tried a 5×5 Strength Split for One Month — The Results Blew My Mind
Picture this: You are in the gym, hitting the same weights, the same reps, the same old routine but the mirror tells a stubborn story —…
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I Tried the 4-7-8 Breathing Technique Every Morning for 2 Weeks — Here’s What Happened
Stress is a part of life. We’re all under pressure and sometimes that pressure can feel unbearable. That said, there are times when a little stress…
Training
I Doubled My Arm Workouts for 30 Days — You Won’t Believe the Transformation
My arms were my weakest muscle group when I started strength training. After years of training, they got to a point where you could consider them…
Legs
30 Minutes to Monster Legs: The Ultimate Workout for Quads, Hamstrings, and Calves
Friends don’t let friends skip leg day. Sometimes, even the most encouraging friends can’t stop you from missing this crucial workout due to time constraints. Many…
Arms
Wider Biceps Workout: The Best Exercises for Building Sleeve-Busting Arms
There isn’t a bodybuilder alive who doesn’t want bigger, more muscular arms. And while there are two significant muscles that contribute to arm size, it’s the…
Training
Build a Better Butt: The 7 Best Trainer-Approved Glute Exercises
Whether you are training to look good, stay healthy, or dominate your chosen sport, glute training should be at the top of your to-do list. The…
Training
Stronger Knees, Stronger You: Quad Strengthening Exercises for Better Knee Health
I have a torn meniscus in my left knee. This is the cartilaginous “cup” that guides the movements of the knee joint. It probably happened during…
Training
Forget Bench Presses: These 5 Exercises Will Transform Your Chest
Ask most gym bros to name their favorite chest-building exercise and they’ll probably say the bench press. Consequently, the bench press is included in most chest…
Training
I Did a 3-Day Push/Pull/Legs Split for 4 Weeks — Here Are The Shocking Results
Do you ever feel like your workouts are not delivering the results you crave even when you’re putting in the time and effort? Don’t worry; you…
Training
Strength Training for Women: Ditch the Myths, Embrace the Power
Go to most gyms and you’ll see more men than women lifting weights. From my experience as a 30-plus-year veteran personal trainer and gym owner, I…
Training
I Tried a 5-Day ‘Bro Split’ for a Month — Here’s What Happened
The bro split is arguably as old as the gym culture itself. If you think about it; training one muscle group each day made the most…
Training
The 7 Best Trainer-Approved Exercises for Sculpted Shoulders
When it comes to developing bigger shoulders, the overhead press is often the exercise of choice. However, just as you need more than squats to build…
Training
15-Minute Morning Workout for Energy and A Powerful Metabolic Boost
Do you struggle with low energy levels first thing in the morning? Do you wake up feeling more tired than when you went to bed? Are…
Arms
Build Sleeve-Busting Arms: The 6 Exercises You MUST Include in Your Next Arm Workout
Whether they admit it or not, most exercisers have at least a passing interest in the size and shape of their arms. Bodybuilders are especially arm-focused,…
Training
5 Minutes to a Stronger Core: The 7-Day Abs Challenge That Works
“I don’t want shredded abs that make me look like a cover model,” said no one ever. As a personal trainer, I can attest that a…
Training
Top Tips for Better Squats: Trainer-Approved Strategies for Superior Leg Workouts
Squats are often called the king of exercises, and that’s a sentiment I agree with. Squats are incredibly beneficial and, regardless of your fitness goal, doing…
Training
I Finished My Day with A 20-Minute Walk For 2 Weeks – Here’s What Happened
Ask any expert to name the most important exercise for long-term fitness and health, and they’ll probably say squats. A few may say deadlifts, and bodybuilders…
Training
I Did 100 Push-Ups a Day for 21 Days – Here’s What Happened
Push-ups are probably the most widely performed exercise on the planet. People of all ages and fitness backgrounds do push-ups, from Olympic athletes to elite soldiers…
Training
I Walked 10,000 Steps a Day for a Month — The Shocking Results Will Make You Lace Up
“You are walking too much,” said no one ever. As a personal trainer with over 17 years in the trenches, I have seen many fitness fads…