Training
Over 40 and Want Muscle? This Trainer-Backed 7-Move Plan Gets Results
Youth is a superpower. In your 20s and 30s, your body is at its peak in terms of physical potential and resilience. You’re primed to build…
Training
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Training
10,000 Steps or Japanese Walking? Experts Reveal Which Boosts Metabolism Faster
Walking 10,000 steps daily is arguably the most popular fitness trend right now. You’ll see people strap on a fitness tracker and hit the pavement, hoping…
Training
Forget the Gym — These 3 Kettlebell Moves Will Transform Your Entire Body
Kettlebells are one of the most versatile training equipment. Since the center of gravity is placed under the handle, it requires a lot more core muscle…
Circuit Training
I Did CrossFit’s 20-Minute Cindy Workout Three Times a Week for a Month – Here’s What Happened
I’ve been a personal trainer for more than 30 years. During that time, I’ve studied some of the most well-known training programs ever written. I’ve tried…
Training
HIIT the Beach: Short, Brutal Sand Workouts for Extreme Summer Conditioning
Beaches are undoubtedly among the most pristine places on earth. The shoreline has a unique energy that is both soothing and deeply inspiring. Let’s be honest,…
Training
The “Single Best” Exercise for Each Major Muscle Group (If You Had to Choose Just ONE)
Most of us have very limited time and want to make the most of each second of training. As a personal trainer, I’m constantly asked about…
Training
The “Tempo Training” Transformation: I Manipulated Rep Speed for 30 Days – Here’s the Muscle Detail
Most exercisers lift and lower their weights using a fairly standard rep speed or tempo. This usually involves a 1-2 second concentric (lifting) phase followed by…
Training
Joint-Friendly Bodybuilding: The Ultimate Workout Plan for Lifters with Achy Knees & Shoulders
Working out is good for everybody’s body. It enhances all aspects of mental and physical health and can do wonders for your appearance and self-esteem. Paying…
Training
Hot Weather Workout Hacks: 5 Expert Tips to Train Safely & Effectively When Temperatures Soar
As a former British Royal Marine, I never had the option of skipping a workout because of the weather. Consequently, I’ve trained in jungles with 100%…
Training
Beyond Failure: 3 “Intensity Extenders” Pro Bodybuilders Use to Spark New Muscle Growth
As a lifelong exerciser and veteran personal trainer, I know first-hand that most progress in the gym comes from consistency, sensible programming, and sustained effort. You…
Training
The Mechanical Drop Set Masterclass: How to Grow Muscle Without Changing Weights
Lifting weights consistently can kickstart your muscle gains, but sticking to the same routine for an extended period can lead to plateaus. Advanced training techniques like…
Body Mechanics
Time Under Tension (TUT) vs. Explosive Reps: Which Style Builds More Muscle? (A 30-Day Comparison)
Fitness experts and exercisers love to debate—or even argue—about the best ways to build muscle, lose fat, and get in shape. Researchers also get in on…
Training
11 Workout Programming Mistakes Everyone Makes (And How to Fix Them)
As a 30-year veteran personal trainer, I’ve seen it all: clients struggling to make progress despite putting in the hours, gym-goers frustrated by stalled results, and…
Training
The “Eccentric Overload” Protocol: I Slowed Down My Reps for 4 Weeks – Did My Strength Explode?
Most new exercisers think training consistently is a sure-shot path to more gains. This idea is generally fueled by newbie gains, where a lifter makes exponential…
Training
The Walk & Tone Summer Program: How to Turn Your Daily Stroll into a Full-Body Sculptor
An hour-long gym session isn’t everyone’s idea of fun. On the other hand, imagine lacing up your sneakers and stepping outside in the perfect summer breeze…
Core
“Abs by July”: The 6-Week Core Sculpting Program for a Summer Six-Pack
If there is one thing that epitomizes fitness, it’s six-pack abs. A lean, toned, defined midsection is what separates the casual exercisers from the dedicated, and…
Training
“Sunrise Shredder”: The 20-Minute Morning Bodyweight Workout to Torch Calories Before the Summer Heat
Gold? Diamonds? Platinum? Kryptonite?! Forget about ‘em—the most valuable commodity on planet Earth is time. It’s something that’s almost impossible to buy, and that most people…
Supplements
5 Pre-Workout Mistakes Everyone Makes (And How To Avoid Them)
A totally dialed-in pre-workout routine can be the difference between a record-breaking training session and a dud. As a personal trainer with almost two decades of…
Legs
The Lean Legs Summer Challenge: 30 Days of Targeted Lower Body Workouts
As winter melts into spring and then summer, most of us trade quilted pants for board shorts. However, many shy away from wearing shorts or a…