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Working out, especially strength training, is excellent for your overall health. Regular exercise makes you stronger, builds muscle, reduces injury risk, burns fat, helps maintain optimal…
Sit-ups are one of the most popular ab exercises. For most people, ab workouts are synonymous with sit-ups. You, too, have probably seen countless people performing…
Bodybuilding is an art and a science. However, the current generation is flocking to the “most scientifically proven” training techniques to promote hypertrophy while completely neglecting…
Many people prefer training at home or in a park. The good news is that you can develop muscle mass, strength, and fitness almost anywhere via…
Sit-ups are arguably one of the most well-known abs exercises. As a veteran personal trainer with over 30 years of experience, sit-ups were one of the…
I’m a veteran personal trainer and spend most of my working day helping people achieve their fitness goals. Invariably, this involves writing effective programs, guiding my…
As a veteran personal trainer and former powerlifter, I have a lot of love for the barbell deadlift. Despite quitting powerlifting several years ago, the deadlift…
Running on a treadmill can feel different from outdoor running, but with the right tools, you can ensure you’re hitting the same training intensity. Use our…
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.…
As a personal trainer with almost two decades of hands-on experience, I have tried several strength, hypertrophy, and fitness programs. I’m constantly looking for new, challenging…
Martin Burns (February 15, 1861 – January 8, 1937), popularly known as Farmer Burns, was an American catch wrestler, coach, and teacher. He started wrestling at…
Strength training exercises can be categorized in several ways. These classifications are meant to make choosing the right exercise for your goals easier. Common exercise categories…
Sticking to the same training regime for an extended period can lead to a training plateau. It typically occurs when the body adapts to your training…
Push-ups are one of the first exercises you learn to perform. Whether you grew up in a fit household, were drawn to training from an early…
Bodybuilders have a saying, “Friends don’t let friends skip leg day.” And yet, despite this, a lot of lifters don’t train their legs hard or often…
Most smartphones log your daily steps. iPhone users can access this data in their phone’s Health app. It will also give you your daily, weekly, monthly,…
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…
Most people begin their weight loss journey with cardiovascular exercise. However, no two aerobic exercises are the same. Some exercises, like running, can strain your joints…
