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Pre-workout supplements are all the rage in the fitness industry currently. We see sports nutrition brands launching new, stronger, and more delicious flavors of energy drinks…
If there is one type of exercise that most people do too little of, it’s probably stretching. This is understandable given that stretching is arguably the…
Most people have a “go hard or go home” attitude to exercise. After all, whether you want to build muscle, get strong, burn fat, or improve…
I’m a veteran personal trainer and it’s my job to help my clients achieve their health, fitness, and body composition goals. Invariably, this means writing and…
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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…
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…
When most people think about fitness and achieving their best physique ever, they usually imagine grueling workouts that leave them exhausted for the rest of the…
The squat is the king of all exercises. It helps build leg strength, muscle mass, and overall functionality. That said, it is also one of the…
While it might sound like alarmist hyperbole, medical and fitness experts agree that sitting is bad for your health. How bad? Research suggests that prolonged sitting…
After your workout, you may be tempted to collapse in a heap, head off to the showers, and then enjoy a well-earned protein shake. But before…
The importance of stretching can’t be overstated. Keeping your body mobile, flexible, and injury-free trumps any hack for building muscle or getting stronger. The clinical commentary…
Love them or hate them, leg workouts are non-negotiable for a well-rounded physique. A chiseled upper body is impressive, but without strong, developed legs, your physique…
A chain is only as strong as its weakest link, and for humans, that weak link is often the ankle joint. That’s hardly surprising given the…
I am something of an exercise traditionalist. I don’t go in for fad workouts and new-fangled diets. Instead, I prefer time-honored, proven methods for getting fit,…
Did you know that stretching is not only for post-workout recovery? It can also be used to prepare your mind and body for the best night’s…
Stretching is arguably the most underrepresented component of fitness. In my experience as a 30-year veteran personal trainer, most exercisers are more than happy to put…
