Training
I Did a 3-Day Push/Pull/Legs Split for 4 Weeks — Here Are The Shocking Results
Do you ever feel like your workouts are not delivering the results you crave even when you’re putting in the time and effort? Don’t worry; you…
Exercises
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Training
I Tried a 5-Day ‘Bro Split’ for a Month — Here’s What Happened
The bro split is arguably as old as the gym culture itself. If you think about it; training one muscle group each day made the most…
Training
The 7 Best Trainer-Approved Exercises for Sculpted Shoulders
When it comes to developing bigger shoulders, the overhead press is often the exercise of choice. However, just as you need more than squats to build…
Training
5 Minutes to a Stronger Core: The 7-Day Abs Challenge That Works
“I don’t want shredded abs that make me look like a cover model,” said no one ever. As a personal trainer, I can attest that a…
Training
Top Tips for Better Squats: Trainer-Approved Strategies for Superior Leg Workouts
Squats are often called the king of exercises, and that’s a sentiment I agree with. Squats are incredibly beneficial and, regardless of your fitness goal, doing…
Training
I Did 100 Push-Ups a Day for 21 Days – Here’s What Happened
Push-ups are probably the most widely performed exercise on the planet. People of all ages and fitness backgrounds do push-ups, from Olympic athletes to elite soldiers…
Training
I Did 100 Jumping Jacks Every Morning for 2 Weeks — The Results Shocked Me
I am not a big fan of cardio training. I usually turn to it to lose weight. An icy winter and countless hot chocolates later, I…
Training
How to Train For 20 Consecutive Pull-Ups and 50 Push-Ups
Pull-ups and push-ups are two of the absolute best exercises you can do. Note we didn’t say best bodyweight exercises, but best exercises – period. Between…
Training
Ladies: The Only 5 Exercises You Need to Sculpt Your Glutes
The gluteus maximus, known as the glutes for short, is the largest muscle in the human body. Making up the bulk of your butt, it’s also…
Training
Only 5 Exercises EVERY Man Must Be Doing for Optimal Strength and Health
I’m always wary of articles that promise amazing results in less time. After all, as a personal trainer with over 30 years of experience, I know…
Bodybuilding
Is Bodybuilding Right for You? 5 Reasons to Reconsider (and 5 Reasons to Go For It)
Bodybuilding has had a huge impact on the fitness industry, which makes sense given bodybuilding’s very powerful aesthetic. This is why many fitness articles and products…
Legs
5 Lesser-Known Exercises for Massive Calves + Workouts
According to gym lore, the calves are one of the hardest muscles to build. A lot of exercisers blame their genetics for their underwhelming calves, but…
Legs
15 Best Calf Exercises for Massive Lower Legs + Workouts
During my 30-plus years as a personal trainer, I’ve heard every conceivable excuse for having small, weak calves. Some people blame it on their calf-fiber makeup,…
Stretches
Sweat Away Stress: The Best Exercises for Anxiety Relief
In today’s fast-paced world, anxiety is turning into a pandemic. According to the World Health Organisation, an estimated four percent of the global population currently experience…
Training
Strength and Cardio for Every Decade: Fitness Goals for Your 20s, 30s, 40s, and Beyond
While the ultra-rich have been aimlessly chasing the fountain of youth, the holy grail of peak physical and mental health lies right in front of us…
Training
The 20 Best Exercises Named After Famous Lifters
Most strength training exercises have relatively straightforward names, such as the barbell bench press, leg extension, or triceps pushdown. As a veteran personal trainer, I really…
Training
Think You’re Fit? This 15-Minute HIIT Workout Will Prove You Wrong
Most high-intensity interval training (HIIT) workouts are a joke — there I said it. As a personal trainer who spends most of his time in the…
Circuit Training
I Tried the Hardest Workout Ever — Can You Survive 30 Minutes?
I am incredibly fit and athletic — or so I thought. As someone who has been working out for almost two decades, I am always on…
Training
Ditch the Sit-Ups: Safer and Smarter Core Exercises for a Stronger, More Defined Midsection
Sit-ups are one of the most popular ab exercises. For most people, ab workouts are synonymous with sit-ups. You, too, have probably seen countless people performing…