I see all these people with foam rollers. Will it really help me gain muscle?
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FitnessHow to Fix Your Posture
The simple fixes you can make to end the pain you feel when you stand, sit, or are even lying down. The greatest lie ever told is that adding exercise will ensure your body will never hurt again. Yes, a smart training plan can go a long way towards preventing injury and feeling great. But your […]
FitnessHow to Personalize Your Workout
Designing your plan isn’t just about selecting good exercises. It’s about the picking the best options for you body. If every workout were created equal, then all plans would deliver the same results and consist of the exact same movements. While most training plans do boil down to some commonalities, there’s a reason why so […]
FitnessSolve Sleep Problems: Solutions to Better Rest and Recovery
When limiting technology and removing caffeine doesn’t work, these are the changes that can help you improve your rest and solve your sleep problems.
FitnessA Better Way to Perform Circuit Training
You’ve probably heard of circuit training. It’s a great technique with one big limitation: your gym. Here’s how to upgrade for a better workout.
FitnessWhy Weights Are Better Than Cardio for Fat Loss
All exercise is not created equal. Here’s what you need to know about the fat-burning effects of cardio and weight training.
FitnessForget Motivation. Find Your Pulse.
Change is hard. And willpower is limited. So when it comes to changing your life, here’s how to change your mindset and increase your motivation.
FitnessFaster Fat Loss: How to Add Workout Finishers
Stop thinking about how many calories you’re burning each workout, and instead pay more attention to the signals your body is sending to make the most of your exercise plans and burn fat faster.
FitnessBetter Workouts: How to Master The Pullup
Pullups are the ultimate test of relative body strength. Whether you’re a beginner or an expert, here’s how to do more and see progress. We’ve all heard the old adage “You’ve got to learn how to crawl before you can learn how to walk.” Nothing could be more accurate in the gym. Unfortunately, when it comes […]
FitnessDoes Fitness Make You Unhappy?
Let’s assume for one moment this isn’t a blog post. It’s a conversation that you’re watching. I’m not a writer. You’re not a reader. This is real life. And this is the conversation that hurts to the core maybe more than any other conversation I have in fitness. Why? Because it’s a reflection of what […]
FitnessWhy Running Does Not (Always) Burn Fat
What happens when weight loss stops? You do more cardio. Here are 5 reasons why that might not be your best approach.
FitnessStrength Is Not Always the Answer
If I could go back in time to when I first started lifting weights, I’d do everything differently. Back then, I was so worried about finding the right plan for me that I missed out on the two most fundamental aspects of exercise: movement and strength. Movement is easy to figure out, and yet mostly misunderstand. […]