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by Jenn Sinrich Vacation is a time many people look forward to all year long; an opportunity to finally relax and let loose. And for most people, this involves a little flexibility with certain aspects of their everyday routines—particularly in the food and exercise departments. Often, vacation...

The new year comes with a fresh start for all. From ridding unhealthy habits like late-night snacking or negative self-talk to setting a long-desired PR goal. It’s a time to incorporate some healthy habits to help you refocus and become a better version of yourself. Dr. Robin B, a Los...

This Guide Teaches You: How to build muscle regardless of your age. About age-specific workout challenges, and how to overcome them. The steps required to improve your post-40 physique. How to modify the major muscle building exercises to reduce wear and tear on the body. Table of Contents...

Many of you are likely beginning exercise programs to get in shape or lose some body fat. And, as the age-old saying goes, your weight loss goals will be approximately 80% diet and 20% gym efforts. Let that sink in. Your results will be predominately driven by your dietary habits – not how much...

When I was young, most of my role models were professional athletes. I marveled over Shaquille O'Neal's dominance on the basketball court and was constantly in awe watching Ken Griffey Jr. effortlessly swing a baseball bat. Both of those superstars made their challenging craft look so easy...

People often contend that Mr. Olympia competitors are simply genetically gifted and they take large amounts of performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs) so everything else they do is immaterial and subsequently swept under the rug. While I would be foolish to dismiss the significant role of genetics...

[Image: gearpic.jpg] How often have you had the best of intentions when beginning a new exercise regimen, only to quickly revert to your old routines? Everybody has goals they are working toward, and it can be discouraging to feel like you are falling short while others are thriving. What...

By Matt Weik How many of you tried to diet only to fail? You grocery shopped for what you thought were healthy food items, you stopped eating out, you started exercising, and even checked to make sure the batteries in your scale were working properly. Yet, the numbers on the scale never...

By: Matt Weik How many of you are busting your tails in the gym, drinking your post-workout protein shakes, yet it still seems like your fitness goals are out of reach? Do you leave the gym dripping sweat yet the results just aren't showing from your hard work? Your sleep (or lack thereof)...

By: Matt Weik We live in a world where staying fit and healthy should be given the utmost importance. As a New Year starts or we decide to start our fitness journey, we often make a pact to push ourselves to go to the gym and work out or start some sort of diet. However, based on research, we...

Accomplish all of your goals by learning the 7 habits of highly successful and motivated gym-goers. Implement these habits into your life & reap the benefits! In 1989, Stephen Covey published what is arguably the greatest self-help book ever published: 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. And to...

Accomplish all of your goals by learning the 7 habits of highly successful and motivated gym-goers. Implement these habits into your life & reap the benefits! In 1989, Stephen Covey published what is arguably the greatest self-help book ever published: 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. And to...

It happens before every summer, and every new year: people will make resolutions to lose weight, eat right, and get healthy. Unfortunately, up to 88% of people fall through on their goals in record time. So how can we make our personal goals stick, and avoid the usual pitfalls? Here are a few...

It's time to get lean. Get your diet moving full steam ahead and reach your fat loss goals with these nine tips and eating plan tweaks from bodybuilder Brad Borland. Brad Borland is a strength & conditioning specialist, cancer survivor and the founder of WorkoutLab. The devil’s in the details as...

This article presents motivational tips to help you stay on track and reach your fat loss goals. Consider them a roadmap that leads you to the dream body you want. Brad Borland is a strength & conditioning specialist, cancer survivor and the founder of WorkoutLab. We all need a little (or a lot)...

With more than 14 million “meal prep” hashtags on Instagram, you’ve most likely seen your fair share of images featuring rows of food-filled containers, lined up perfectly on the kitchen counter, followed by an abundance of meal prep tips and food prep-related hashtags, and with a swipe of a...

Stop losing gains because of alcohol. We all indulge in an adult beverage here and there. It’s just part of our routine. Whether it be a nice dinner with family, a night out with friends, or a casual drink to decompress from the day, alcohol is something we enjoy. But for those serious about...

Give your meals some flavor with the best spices for weight loss. For our weight loss goals, we often hear that eating can’t be fun, but with the best spices for weight loss, it actually can be. No more plain chicken breasts, or cold, flavorless broccoli. Looking to those certain spices that...

Let’s face it, if you have the motivation to consistently train with a high intensity you’re setting yourself up for success. When you pursue anything in life you need to incentivize. Incentive is what motivates and gives you the enthusiasm to put the effort into reaching your goals. Without...

There are many days when I walk in the gym and I see the same people, doing the same exercises, with the same weights and they look the same as when they did months (or even years) before. It makes me wonder, “How can these people spend so much time in the gym and not be making any strength...