Muscle-Building
The ONLY 10 Exercises Men Need To Build Muscle
“If there were only 10 exercises I could do for the rest of time to build muscle, what would those be?” As a personal trainer, I…
Exercises
Exercise comparisons and how-to guides: which movement to choose and how to do it well.
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Cardio
Forget Everything You Know About Cardio – This 25-Minute Routine Changes Everything
Spin classes are a great way to get in a fun, energetic, endurance-building workout. But they can also be time-consuming and hard to fit into a…
Body Mechanics
Forget Traditional Bodybuilding — Do Functional Fitness Training for Practical Strength and Mobility
In recent years, there has been a rise in fitness training that prioritizes functionality in addition to or flat-out above aesthetics. More and more people are…
Training
Skip the Gym! Discover the Unbeatable Mental and Physical Benefits of Outdoor Workouts
As a personal trainer with over seven years of experience, I repeatedly encounter clients who feel the gym is restrictive and uninspiring. It is no wonder…
Training
Forget Crunches — Do Plank Variations for a Stronger Core and Improved Stability
A strong, stable core is the foundation of a powerful, agile body. Many people have turned to crunches as their go-to move to get it. While…
Training
Single-Leg Deadlifts: The Balance-Enhancing Alternative to Conventional Deadlifts
Conventional deadlifts are one of the most effective barbell exercises around. Despite their relative simplicity, deadlifts work your entire posterior chain and build functional muscle mass…
Training
Beyond the Basics: Incorporating Functional Training Into Your Workout Splits
Social media is overflowing with fitness influencers talking about functional training and its benefits, urging you to incorporate these movements into your workout schedule. And quite…
Training
5 Things You Need to Stop Doing If Your Bench Press Arch Is Excessive
The barbell bench press is arguably the most popular weight training exercise on the planet, and almost everyone who works out does bench presses. Get two…
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…
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
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,…
Training
Aqua Fitness: Unusual Water-Based Exercises for Strength and Cardio
We all know we’ve got to drink plenty of water to stay fit. But there’s more to water than drinking it. Working out in the water…
Training
Differences between Pilates and Barre: How to Pick The Right Class For Your Fitness Goals
Pilates and barre have been around for more than half a century, but their popularity continues to grow year after year. That’s why it doesn’t surprise…
Training
The 7 Best Exercises for Building Useable Core Strength
When it comes to building core strength, a lot of fitness trainers favor isolation and floor-based abs exercises. This makes a certain amount of sense because…
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…