4 Myths Many Lifters Actually Believe
Common Misconceptions About Abs, Cardio and More
by Christian Thibaudeau | 04/25/16
Everything works in theory, but some training methods just don't produce enough benefits to justify the effort. Other training beliefs are just plain wrong. Here are the...
Jennifer Dorie may not have won a Bikini Olympia title yet, but at just 23 years old she already has two Olympia appearances under her belt. In 2019, she finished fifth — an impressive achievement in one of the competition’s most crowded divisions.
The Canadian athlete is set to hit the stage...
Most know I'm a gimp but I don't let that stop me I still DESTROY the gym compared to most.
Well there are heart rate monitors you can wear at the gym.
Some 'I guess' according to the trainer complain because I'm over 2x most months over others.
Well ghee lets see why that is, on a down time...
To normal?
Mine is but isn't lol
No showers, bubbler a fill station only, cardio every other treadmill off limits and others moved
More emphasis on being clean
90 minute workout time
Not 24/7 are the major items
All and all its not bad of course I go over 90 minutes plus am official closer...
Often when someone is inspired to lose weight, they decide to start doing more at-home cardio workouts. When someone’s inspired to do more at-home cardio workouts, they usually buy a piece of expensive workout equipment. And when they get tired of the expensive workout equipment, it ends up...
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No matter where you’re at in your fitness journey, we’re willing to bet that at some point you’ve aimed to shed some fat. And whether you’re a total beginner or a seasoned gym rat, you’ve probably been told that one of the keys to weight loss is putting in time on one...
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Edgar Artiga
You’re familiar with the standard cardio players—the treadmill...
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A recent study confirmed what...
I'm personally not a fan of cardio especially low, stead state cardio. I'd rather watch paint dry. I do however enjoy my conditioning. I perform EMOM (every min on the min) lifts like Log C&P, Squats, etc... Or I enjoy using my Strongman equipment for conditioning like Yoke walks, Farmers...
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Trying to tighten and firm up all over? With the...
As you might know I have decided to leave the gym (or should I say the kindergarten) and work out at home.
I have cardio equipment (stepper arm bicycle, treadmill) a bench and dumbbells but I was wondering what you guys have?
What do you think you actually need to have good workouts at home?
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Look, getting abs ain’t rocket science, and it’s...
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Any successful fat loss program is going to...
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Ready to jumpstart your own body transformation? Try this sample weight lifting plan for women workout from...
During his reign as Mr. Olympia, Ronnie Coleman was the very definition of a powerhouse. From 200-pound dumbbell presses to 800-pound squats, Coleman was known for pushing his limits in the gym and dubbing it "light weight" or "nothin' but a peanut."
But these days, the legendary bodybuilder is...
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Whether you love or hate cardio, any bodybuilder or coach will tell you that it’s a necessary aspect of any fat-loss plan. But what varies these days is often the athlete’s preferred method of cardio. Some swear that traditional longer, moderate-intensity sessions are best for...
QUESTION
Some contest-prep coaches recommend taking an extended rest after competing, but others say to get right back to the gym. How do you feel about this?
ANSWER
Without a doubt, I can empathize with the powerful desire to take some time o from the gym and a strict diet regimen right...
Pavel Ythjall
Imagine a typical workout in which you pyramid sets of bench presses or squats, relaxing for two or three minutes between each progressively shorter set. That’s a slow jam mixed with brief bursts of heavy metal. Now imagine a workout in which you never stop as you rush from one...
OPENING ARGUMENTS
DEFENSE
Whether you enjoy cardio or not, it’s a necessity for bodybuilders who want to significantly reduce body fat in a reasonable period of time. If the primary goal of doing cardio is to burn fat, as opposed to increasing aerobic endurance, one should perform cardio on...