intensity

Nobody can perform at the peak levels 100% of the time. If you believe you are doing so, the reality is that you're probably delivering at 80% of your potential all of the time. It's impossible to maintain top focus, performance, and delivery in anything you do, every single day. You get tired...

A Look at Periodization Periodization is the planned cycling of intensity and/or volume to maximize recovery and strength gains. Periodization is rarely needed for the novice lifter, but starts to become beneficial for the intermediate lifter as he becomes stronger and stronger. In most cases...

There is a common misconception that you need a lot of time to train for it to be effective. Why bother if you haven’t 30 minutes to get your sweat on? Entering the holiday season, many people have more on their plate than usual, and gym time usually gets cut. You don’t need much time to...

Everyone understands that exercise is important, yet they don’t seem to grasp the multiplicity of health benefits physical movement imparts. Moreover, it seems many people feel that exercise is unnecessary as long they follow a healthy diet. Don’t get us wrong, a healthy diet is certainly...

By Adam Bisek Whether you're a competitive physique athlete or just want to look the part, chances are you've done your fair share of "cardio." If you want to get really lean you're supposed to right? Or at the least, we're told it's healthy for us to dabble in the occasional mind-numbing...

Looking for a new workout that will challenge your muscular endurance & add some size to your frame? The 3D Muscle Workout might be perfect for you! WORKOUT SUMMARY Main Goal Build Muscle Workout Type Split Training Level Intermediate Program Duration4 weeks Days Per Week 3 Time Per...

Looking to switch up your training routine? Maximize performance, strength, and body composition with this 6-week high-intensity functional bodybuilding program. WORKOUT SUMMARY Main Goal Build Muscle Workout Type Split Training Level Intermediate Program Duration6 weeks Days Per Week 5 Time...

Give the body a good reason to keep growing with various progression methods that will help keep you from hitting a plateau at the gym. Let’s get straight to the point. To gain muscle and strength you have to have a plan. That plan must include two important ingredients – because without them...

Does rep tempo have an effect on your gains? If so, which is better, fast tempo or slow tempo? Read this article to find out everything about rep tempo! Let’s say you attend the gym on a regular basis. You have progressive overload, volume, frequency, intensity, exercise selection/order, and...

Unsure if steady state or high intensity cardio is better for the fat loss process? Bodybuilder Cliff Wilson explains the science behind fat loss and helps you to get shredded. The thought of doing cardio usually invokes strong feelings for most people. In my experience most people either love...

Cardio is necessary for fat loss, right? Let's see what scientific research suggests is the best type of cardio for burning fat while preserving muscle mass. So many gym goers are focused on fat loss. For some, that means adding cardio to boost calorie burn. But when you look around the gym...

Wondering about the hype surrounding EPOC? Turns out 'afterburn training' could be the secret weapon in your fat loss arsenal that you've been missing. Look down. Can you see your shoes? No? Alright then, keep reading. Everyone is looking for a “quick fix” when it comes to fat loss and body...

Is low intensity cardio the best for pre-contest preparation? A look at low intensity cardio vs high intensity cardio for pre-contest prep and fat loss! I was six weeks out from my contest. While not behind in prep, I certainly wouldn't have minded getting ahead. Thus, I decided to add in HIIT...

Want a quick workout that is intense enough to help you achieve your fat loss goals? Give one of these five 30 minute fat shredding workouts a try! Summer is finally upon us and you may want to have that perfect, shredded physique in the shortest amount of time possible. To successfully drop...

High intensity exercise allows you to perform more work in a shorter amount of time. Learn how to maximize these workouts by choosing the right supplement ingredients. Editor's note: article pictures feature NutriForce sponsored athletes Alessandra Pichelli (4th in the 2013 CrossFit Games) and...

Simplifying the muscle building process to get the results you want. It’s time to get back to basics and start building some real muscle! Only 3 hours a week required. Those of you who have read through any of my articles know that I’m a big believer in the basics. I confidently preach low...

Simplifying the muscle building process to get the results you want. It's time to get back to basics and start building some real muscle! Only 3 hours a week required. Those of you who have read through any of my articles know that I'm a big believer in the basics. I confidently preach low...

The problem with linear periodization is that it assumes you'll have the same training energy for every workout. Try nonlinear periodization for daily gains! In this day and age, there are thousands of different exercise programs you can look up on the internet and follow. Some are from...

Is the modern lifter really willing to do what it takes to build major muscle? Try training like an old-school legend for big results! WORKOUT SUMMARY Main Goal Build Muscle Workout Type Split Training Level Intermediate Program Duration12 weeks Days Per Week 6 Time Per Workout45-60 minutes...

No equipment, no time? No problem! Using only dumbbells, bands and your bodyweight, Brad Borland shows you how to train for gains using supersets. WORKOUT SUMMARY Main Goal Build Muscle Workout Type Split Training Level Beginner Program Duration8 weeks Days Per Week 4 Time Per Workout45 minutes...