Running
Train Like a Pro: 10 Agility Ladder Drills Used by Top Athletes
Agility ladders are a part of many athlete’s training. As their name suggests, they’re designed to improve agility, which is the ability to change direction rapidly.…
Training
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Calisthenics
Go from 0 to 10 Pull-Ups FAST: The Science-Backed Shortcuts To Crush Your Goals
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…
Calisthenics
Tiger Push-Up Workout: I Did 50 Reps a Day for One Week
This advanced push-up variation, also called the Russian push-up, turns one bodyweight move into a triceps, shoulders, core, and conditioning test.
Calisthenics
The 17 Best Calisthenics Chest Exercises and Workout
Monday is National Chest Training Day in gyms all around the globe. Invariably, you’ll see droves of exercisers cueing up for their turn on the bench…
Muscle-Building
The ONLY 10 Exercises Men Need To Build Muscle
“If there were only 10 exercises I could do for the rest of time to build muscle, what would those be?” As a personal trainer, I…
Cardio
Forget Everything You Know About Cardio – This 25-Minute Routine Changes Everything
Spin classes are a great way to get in a fun, energetic, endurance-building workout. But they can also be time-consuming and hard to fit into a…
Core
My Experience with Wall Pilates Workout: The Secret to a Stronger Core and Better Posture
As someone who’s been dealing with a nagging hamstring injury for over a month, I wanted to see if workouts like wall Pilates would help me.…
Body Mechanics
Forget Traditional Bodybuilding — Do Functional Fitness Training for Practical Strength and Mobility
In recent years, there has been a rise in fitness training that prioritizes functionality in addition to or flat-out above aesthetics. More and more people are…
Muscle Science
How to Use Cold Showers to Protect Yourself from Post-Workout Fatigue
Intense training takes a lot out of your body. It depletes muscle glycogen (stored carbohydrates), traumatizes muscle fibers, causes inflammation, floods your muscles with metabolic waste…
Body Composition
10 Things Nobody Tells You About Cardio (and Your Trainer Probably Doesn’t Know Either)
Weight loss is one of the most common reasons why people join a gym. However, most quit before achieving their objectives. As a veteran personal trainer,…
Circuit Training
Circuit Training: Is it Aerobic or Anaerobic?
Circuit training has been my go-to workout for over 30 years. It was a big part of my strength and conditioning training as a young athlete,…
Armwrestling
What Muscles Are Used in Arm Wrestling? (Spoiler Alert – It’s Not Just Your Biceps!)
I’ve been helping people get fit for sport for over three decades. As a veteran personal trainer, I’ve worked with athletes from many sports, including powerlifting,…
Armwrestling
How to Get Better at Arm Wrestling
Arm wrestling is one of the most popular tests of strength. Pitting one person against another, arm wrestling matches range from casual and informal to serious…
Training
No Smith Machine? The DIY Guide That Will Take Care of Your Guided Lifts
Smith machine training is one of the most divisive topics in fitness. On the one hand, some trainers say Smith machines are non-functional and pointless. On…
Training
I’m a Personal Trainer: The Best $100 You Can Spend On Your Home Gym
As a seasoned personal trainer, I’ll be the first to admit that gym memberships can burn a hole in the wallet. However, fitness should be accessible…
Training
Skip the Gym! Discover the Unbeatable Mental and Physical Benefits of Outdoor Workouts
As a personal trainer with over seven years of experience, I repeatedly encounter clients who feel the gym is restrictive and uninspiring. It is no wonder…
Training
Forget Crunches — Do Plank Variations for a Stronger Core and Improved Stability
A strong, stable core is the foundation of a powerful, agile body. Many people have turned to crunches as their go-to move to get it. While…
Training
I’m a Personal Trainer: Here’s the 5 Most Effective Exercises You Can Possibly Do at Home
Getting started on a home fitness program can be pretty confusing. With so many exercise and workout choices, knowing where to start can be intimidating. That’s…
Calisthenics
Mike Tyson Push-Ups: Form, Muscles Worked, and Benefits
Mike Tyson push-ups combine a push-up with a wall-braced rock-back. Each rep moves from a high plank toward the heels, glides forward into a push-up, then…