Cardio
Beach Running Guide: Benefits, Tips, and Sample Workouts
Cardio is arguably the most important type of exercise. After all, it targets the cardiorespiratory system, comprising your heart, lungs, and blood vessels, which are critical…
Training
How to train: programming, technique, exercise science, cardio and recovery.
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Stretches
How Much Stretching Is Too Much? The Science Behind Overstretching and Safe Stretching Practices
Do you take a ‘go-hard or go-home’ approach to stretching and feel that since you never stretch, you must push your muscles to their limit when…
Training
5 Things You Need to Stop Doing If Your Deadlift Form Is Compromised
Squats are often called the king of exercises. It’s hard to argue with this point of view given that squats are one of the most functional…
Training
5 Strength Training Mistakes Everyone Makes (And How to Avoid Them)
Progress plateaus can be very frustrating. Try as you might, your gains grind to a halt and your workouts feel like they’re going nowhere. Almost every…
Training
8 Workout Mistakes Everyone Makes (And How to Avoid Them)
Getting in great shape takes a lot of time and energy. Consequently, I hate to see anyone making common workout mistakes and wasting such valuable resources.…
Training
How Much Rest Between Workouts Is Too Much?
The optimal rest time between workouts, crucial for maximizing the rebuilding process, is 48-72 hours. If this period is shortened, your muscles won’t have sufficient time…
Running
How Much Cardio Is Too Much?
Cardio is arguably the most important type of exercise. After all, it develops your heart, lungs, and circulatory system, which are responsible for keeping you alive.…
Training
10 Strength Coach-Approved Resistance Band Exercises You’ll Wish You’d Known About Sooner
Whether you are traveling, just getting into exercise, or need some time off from resistance training, banded exercises might be what you’re looking for. Banded exercises…
Training
How Much Weight on the Bench Press Is Too Much?
A weight on the bench press is too much if you can’t complete more than 1-2 repetitions while maintaining proper form. Remember, focusing on technique and…
Training
6 Recovery Mistakes Everyone Makes (And How To Avoid Them)
Your dedication and effort in the gym are crucial for building strength and muscle. However, it’s the post-workout recovery phase that truly shapes your results. Failure…
Legs
Trainer-Approved Leg Workout for Sore Knees
Knee pain is a common problem that can affect exercisers of all ages. Studies suggest that 50% or more of adults will experience knee pain at…
Muscle-Building
What is a Workout Split? Your Guide to Creating Effective Training Routines
While spontaneous gym sessions can help improve your fitness and health, adopting a strategic training plan is substantially more beneficial. According to a 2019 randomized controlled…
Circuit Training
Circuit Training Workouts for Athletes: Benefits, Types, and Examples
It was my first athletics coach who introduced me to the joys of circuit training. As a young long and triple jumper, he put me through…
Training
5 Things You Need to Stop Doing If Your Bench Press Is Stalling
The bench press is one of the most effective tests for upper body strength. It is also one of the three big lifts in powerlifting besides…
Training
Top 10 Shoulder-Friendly Chest Exercises
Shoulder pain is a common problem for exercisers and non-exercisers alike (1). The shoulder is a very mobile but unstable joint, making it prone to aches,…
Body Mechanics
Role of Physiotherapy in Muscle Recovery and Performance Enhancement
Physiotherapy can help you recover from injuries. Countless studies, including a systematic review and meta-analysis from 2012, concluded that even something as simple as a massage…
Training
The Mike Mentzer Heavy Duty Workout Explained: A Guide to High-Intensity Training for Optimal Muscle Growth
When most people imagine a gym, they think of jacked guys lifting heavy weights while soaked in sweat — or at least, this is how I…
Body Mechanics
Balancing Intensity and Recovery for Sustainable Gains
Your workouts must be intense if you want to achieve the desired results. Unless you keep pushing yourself, your body will adapt to your workouts, and…
Bodybuilding
Ronnie Coleman’s Secrets to Unstoppable Strength
Eight-time Mr. Olympia champion Ronnie Coleman is among the most popular professional bodybuilders of all time. He etched his name in the annals of bodybuilding in…