The way many people do it, calorie counting can sometimes be laborious and discouraging. But note that I said “sometimes,” not “always.” Controlling calories doesn’t have to be difficult, and it is perhaps the most powerful tool we have for troubleshooting nutrition. Remember, each of the macronutrients of protein, carbohydrates, and fats all have their own caloric value. …
Kris Gethin has never been content to push his body toward just one goal. He’s best known as a hard-training bodybuilder, but he’s also sought out his limits in competitive motocross racing, an iron-distance triathlon, and even an ultramarathon. “You name it, I’ll do it,” he says. But how does he do it all? It starts with dialing in …
Having a solid workout plan and following it is critical for success in your health and fitness journey, but it can only take you so far. As great as exercise is, it’s not the full story. If you complement your training with the following health hacks, you’ll be well on your way to seeing …
The holidays are packed with traditions: Milk and cookies for Santa. The exchange of gifts with loved ones. Eggnog and cheeseballs. Knock-down, drag-out arguments about whether “Die Hard” is the best Christmas movie, or even a Christmas movie at all. Another holiday tradition, though, is more alarming than charming: gaining unwanted pounds, courtesy of …
We’re all busy. Our schedules on a normal day can be crazy, and on those days when there’s even more on your plate than usual, your workout can become the first casualty. We’ve all heard that little voice: “You won’t have enough time for the perfect workout today, so why bother at all?” If …
In the gym, like elsewhere in life, being a tall and wide guy has advantages. But it also has…let’s not call them “disadvantages,” but rather, times “the norm” for smaller guys just won’t work for you. When that happens, you can either try to make your body bend to someone else’s rules—not recommended—or modify …
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...]