Above all, an effective gym routine requires consistency. There is no other more effective strategy, however there is also no tougher strategy. Maintaining any type of fitness routine day after day can turn into a grueling … [Read More...]
ALL ACCESS
How to Best Shake Up Your Gym Routine
So you’ve made lifting into a consistent practice. We love to see it! There truly is no better habit you can pick up for your physical and mental health. The only issue with consistency is that it can sometimes create … [Read More...]
The Importance of Rest Days and How to Do Them Right
Training adaptations occur as a result of two opposing, but equally important stimuli: overload intensity, and intentional rest and recovery. Without the latter, the body may experience a decrease in performance that could … [Read More...]
Best Workout Split for Bulking vs Cutting
How you organize your training can influence how well your bulk or cut will go. Whether you choose heavy weight training, high intensity training, or cardio will have an impact on how efficiently you achieve your fitness … [Read More...]
Progressing Past a Bench Press Plateau
Plateaus are the blues of working out. When the weight is not going up like it used to, it’s time for a change. The bench press may be your favorite upper body exercise, but it’s not the same when your progress is plateaued. … [Read More...]
The Benefits of Intermittent Fasting and How to Implement Them Into Your Routine
Intermittent Fasting (commonly referred to as IF) is a popular diet protocol used to help people lose weight by restricting when they eat instead of restricting what they eat. The term “intermittent fasting” is slightly … [Read More...]
How to Prepare for a PR Attempt
Whether you’re a competitive lifter or an amateur gym-goer, attempting a new personal best calls for adequate preparation. A proper lead-in can significantly improve your chances of a great performance, and it starts way … [Read More...]
Top 5 Oils to Use for Cooking
When it comes to healthy cooking oils, there is plenty of unscientific information floating around the Internet. It feels like everyday you are told that the oil you have been using is now unhealthy. The latest attack has … [Read More...]
3 Ways to Survive the Crowded Gym
Motivation is at an all time high, and you’re ready to give it your all. The only problem arises when you finally get to the gym, check in at the desk, and turn around to see just how many people there are. Every piece of … [Read More...]
Building a Breakfast of Champions
Breakfast has been getting a bad reputation lately. There’re the ongoing debates of what, when, and how much to eat each morning. It’s important to stay in tune with our appetites in order to achieve our health goals. … [Read More...]
TRAINING
How Social Media Killed The Bulk…And Your Gains
Let's take a trip back in time. How far? Back before the gym was cluttered with dudes with camera crews, and stick figure lifters who strain harder for a selfie than they do during a set of squats.Back then, before the … [Read More...]
3 Reasons Why You Should Eliminate Rest Days
I'm a firm believer of whole-body training, and when it comes to better results, I believe it's important to train seven days a week.Now, there's no reason to worry about overtraining, because the human body is designed to … [Read More...]
Muscle Gain Q&A: Crucial Questions About Packing On Size
Read most articles about gaining muscle, and you could be forgiven for assuming it's purely a male problem. With titles like "Get huge!" "Pack on the pounds!" or "Jack up your mass!" it's no … [Read More...]
Battle Rope Leg Waves: The Ultimate In Lower-Body Power And Pump
The best-known lower-body movements in the gym both ramp up muscle activation, and inflict a fair amount (or a ton) of muscle damage. Squats, for example. Do them hard, and they'll build some serious stumps. They'll also make … [Read More...]
5 Stretches Every Lifter Needs To Do
Let's be honest: Stretching isn't sexy, and most of us don't do it. We'd rather do the fun exercises that make us sweat or burn a ton of calories, and stretching doesn't do either.However, failing to keep your body flexible … [Read More...]
Thakur Anoop Singh Is The Arnold Schwarzenegger Of India
Even when he was a commercial pilot, Thakur Anoop Singh had a physique that would turn heads. It was that tapered body—with good looks to match—that caught the attention of Indian television producers.Soon, Singh was cast in … [Read More...]
CONTESTS
How Social Media Killed The Bulk…And Your Gains
Let's take a trip back in time. How far? Back before the gym was cluttered with dudes with camera crews, and stick figure lifters who strain harder for a selfie than they do during a set of squats.Back then, before the … [Read More...]
3 Reasons Why You Should Eliminate Rest Days
I'm a firm believer of whole-body training, and when it comes to better results, I believe it's important to train seven days a week.Now, there's no reason to worry about overtraining, because the human body is designed to … [Read More...]
Muscle Gain Q&A: Crucial Questions About Packing On Size
Read most articles about gaining muscle, and you could be forgiven for assuming it's purely a male problem. With titles like "Get huge!" "Pack on the pounds!" or "Jack up your mass!" it's no … [Read More...]
Battle Rope Leg Waves: The Ultimate In Lower-Body Power And Pump
The best-known lower-body movements in the gym both ramp up muscle activation, and inflict a fair amount (or a ton) of muscle damage. Squats, for example. Do them hard, and they'll build some serious stumps. They'll also make … [Read More...]
5 Stretches Every Lifter Needs To Do
Let's be honest: Stretching isn't sexy, and most of us don't do it. We'd rather do the fun exercises that make us sweat or burn a ton of calories, and stretching doesn't do either.However, failing to keep your body flexible … [Read More...]
3 Ways To Spice Up The Rear-Foot-Elevated Split Squat
Sometimes the one move that would benefit you most is the one you'd most prefer to skip. In the case of the lower body, you'd be hard pressed to find a move as loved by coaches, and hated by lifters, as the Bulgarian split … [Read More...]
