Tools
Average Exercise Heart Rate: Elevate Your Workouts & Smash Your Goals
The American Heart Association sets the target heart rate for exercise at 50 to 85% of your maximum heart rate: about 100 to 170 bpm at…
Training
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Circuit Training
Circuit Training vs. Cross Training: Definitions, Benefits, and Which One Should You Do?
When it comes to choosing the right workout, you might be deciding between circuit training or cross training. Circuit training targets various muscle groups through a…
Training
The 10 Best Glute and Leg Resistance Band Exercises
There are several accepted barriers to consistent exercise. These obstacles include lack of time, insufficient knowledge or guidance, fear of injury, too little energy, and no…
Body Mechanics
Three Ways to Use Isometrics to Supercharge Your Workouts
Your training time and energy are valuable, and I don’t believe you should waste them on ineffective workouts. As such, I’ve spent a lot of my…
Body Mechanics
Slackline Fitness: Balancing Exercises for Improved Coordination and Core Strength
New fitness innovations are constantly emerging, sometimes from the most unlikely places. Case in point — slacklining. This trending balance and coordination workout system originated from…
Training
Unlocking Relief: 8 Targeted Exercises for Spinal Stenosis
Back pain is one of the most common medical problems. Although it is more frequent in seniors, it’s also not uncommon among physically fit individuals. There…
Training
Average Speed on an Elliptical
The average speed on an elliptical varies by intensity: light intensity equates to 3.75 mph (127 steps/min), moderate intensity to 4.0 mph (132 steps/min), and vigorous…
Body Mechanics
How to Maintain Muscle During a Layoff
Consistency is arguably the most important principle for strength and hypertrophy gains. Provided you train consistently, even poorly planned workouts will produce results. Of course, your…
Training
Home Workouts vs. Gym Sessions: What’s Best For Your New Year Goals?
Home or gym? It’s perhaps the most essential fitness decision you can make. Get it right and have the ideal environment to build your fitness journey.…
Running
Walking Vs. Running for Weight Loss – Which is Better?
According to figures from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), 1 in 3 American adults are overweight, and 2 in 5 are obese (1). These statistics…
Mobility & Stretching
12 Best Post-Run Stretches To Optimize Your Recovery
Did you know that for every 1,000 hours of running, between 2.5 to 12.1 injuries occur? Of these injuries, 50-75% occur due to repetitive movements resulting…
Diet
Intermittent Fasting and Running: Unlock the Secret To Supercharged Performance
Have you ever thought of combining a fasting regimen with a workout? If you have been facing this dilemma, you aren’t alone. People often ask if…
Circuit Training
Bulgarian Bag Training: Dynamic Exercises for Power and Endurance
I’ve been helping people get fit, build muscle, and lose weight for over 30 years. During that time, I’ve tried just about every exercise tool you…
Calisthenics
Around the World Calisthenics Workout – Guide, Variations, and Benefits
People are often surprised when I tell them that calisthenics or bodyweight training is one of the best ways to build muscle, get strong, and burn…
Running
Average Speed for Jogging (Run Further & Faster)
The average speed for jogging falls between 4-6 mph (6.4-9.7 km/h), offering a comfortable pace faster than walking yet easier than running. This range accommodates various…
Training
Overcoming Plateaus: How to Keep Progressing in Your Fitness Journey
Training plateaus are expected if you’re into a consistent workout program. The human body is amazingly adaptable to stress and will quickly adapt to the training…
Training
Leg Day Variations: Exploring Different Techniques for Maximum Leg Gains
Let’s face it: leg day often evokes the same dread as facing a tax audit without receipts. Squats, lunges, and the dreaded leg press — yes,…
Mobility & Stretching
12 Shoulder Stretches To Relieve Shoulder Tightness
Did you know the shoulder joint is essentially the same structure as placing a golf ball on a golf tee? This means several muscles must work…
Training
Mace Training: Ancient Weapon, Modern Workout
Modern strength training can often seem like a complicated subject. Experts and scientists continually debate which movements and methods are best, and studies are often contradictory.…