Training
My Calves Wouldn’t Grow, So I Did 100 Raises a Day for 2 Weeks. The Results Are Shocking
I have been training for almost two decades and my lower legs have always been the bane of my existence. Even though I train them regularly,…
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Celebrity Workouts
My 30-Day Shred: I Tried The Rock’s Brutal Workout and Got Ripped
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson is undoubtedly among the most inspirational (and jacked) athletes of all time. The wrestler-turned-actor’s physique is envied by many professional bodybuilders, who…
Training
Challenge: Carry Your Bodyweight for 100 Feet Without Dropping (The Farmer’s Walk Test)
Can you carry your bodyweight 100 feet without dropping it? As a personal trainer with over 17 years of experience, I can attest that this challenge…
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…
Training
Challenge: The 3-Minute Burpee Elite – Can You Hit the Athlete Benchmark?
Many people start losing motivation after a few months of training. Training without an end objective can feel like staring into a bottomless pit. This is…
Training
I Tried Chris Bumstead’s Modern Classic Physique Split for 21 Days — Here’s What Happened
The six-time Classic Physique Olympia champion Chris Bumstead is arguably the most popular bodybuilder of this era. “CBum” dominant reign in the Classic Physique division solidifies…
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
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
I Did 50 Squats Every Day for 2 Weeks — The Results Shocked Me
Legs are half our body and weak tires can hamper overall health, fitness, and well-being. Most individuals have muscular weaknesses; for me, it is my legs.…
Core
I Tried a 30-Day Plank Challenge — Here’s How It Reshaped My Core (and My Life)
If you are like most people, you hate planks as they feel like a special kind of torture. To be honest, I’m not a fan of…
Workout Plans
30-Day Kettlebell Swing Challenge: Enhance Power and Fat Loss
Full-body exercises can be more effective than isolation exercises for building muscle and strength, boosting metabolism, and burning fat. As a personal trainer with over 17…
Workout Plans
7-Day High-Intensity Functional Training (HIFT) Blitz for Busy Individuals
Let’s be honest; 60-minute workouts sound great, but who has the time for them in this fast-paced world? Most of my new personal clients set the…
Running
60-Day Cardio Challenge: Conquer the Couch to 5K
Running is undoubtedly one of the most effective physical activities and has been a part of human life since prehistoric times. From communication and getting messages…
Workout Plans
12 Days of Fitness: Daily Mini Workouts to Keep You Active Before New Year
It’s that time of the year again. It is freezing outside, but that cannot stop us from celebrating with our loved ones and planning for a…
Circuit Training
Fitness Level 100 Challenge: Are You Fit Enough to Complete This Circuit?
Most of us overestimate our fitness levels. While some believe they are in top shape because they can run a 5K, others equate benching 315 pounds…
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…
Body Mechanics
The ‘Greasing the Groove’ Push-Up Challenge: How I Doubled My Max Reps in Just 14 Days
Whether you are a beginner or an advanced exerciser, you’ve likely encountered a plateau in the maximum number of push-ups you can do in one set.…
Body Mechanics
The One-Exercise Challenge: I Did Only Push-Ups for 30 Days, Then Only Squats, Then Only Pull-Ups
As a personal trainer with almost two decades of hands-on experience, I have tried several strength, hypertrophy, and fitness programs. I’m constantly looking for new, challenging…
Body Mechanics
7 Surprising Benefits of 100 Daily Glute Bridges (You’ll Wish You Started Sooner)
As a veteran personal trainer who has worked with hundreds of clients, I know strength training can be intimidating, which is why most people postpone starting…