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Charles Staley, Strength Training, Training Programs, 2 As the old saying goes, “When you’re a hammer, everything looks like a nail.” And I’m guilty of this too. Since my training and experience is in athletic preparation, I tend to think of everyone as athletes. No matter what you do, no matter...

By: Matt Weik This can become a loaded question. The gym you should join truly comes down to what you are comfortable with. My needs and wants might be different than your needs and wants. If I want to work out at a hardcore gym where loud music and heavy weights are being tossed around...

Ready to get serious? It's time to leave the big box gym behind and get hardcore. In this article Josh Mac gives you 11 rules to remember before you step into the door. You’ve been putting some time in under the bar, but your surroundings aren’t exactly a supportive environment. The skinny frat...

If you're looking for a new & challenging way to train in the gym, EMOM workouts might be exactly what you are looking for. Read more about this training style! How many of these articles have you read with workouts that call for x number of sets for y number of reps? There are many of them out...

Forget six pack abs - it's time to bulk and pack on some serious muscle mass! Maximize the muscle building process with these seven workout and diet plan tips. This article is not for those of you who want the skinny, 160 pound six pack look. If that's your goal you might as well click away...

Reasons Why People Hate The Gym There are two types of people, the ones who love working out and the others who hate the idea of it. There is no middle ground. You might love to train but at the same time, your parents might not understand why you waste your time and money on such a useless...

2 Things That Beat Coffee for Workouts Tired before your workout? These two things may be better than caffeine for optimizing exercise performance. Caffeine and Robbing the Sleep Bank Too many of us view sleep as a bank account filled with hours, minutes, and seconds. When we don't have enough...

Want to make a connection and not come off as a creeper? You'll need some guidelines written by a woman. Here they are. A lot of lifters say the gym isn't the place to meet people. But if you're single, wouldn't you want to find someone with your shared interests and healthier lifestyle? The...

Lower Blood Pressure With Blueberries A simple food works as well as prescription medicines in increasing blood flow and lowering blood pressure. Large humans often have elevated blood pressure. At least, that's what we've seen in large, obese humans. The data on large, muscular humans is...

Designing a blood test that can predict lifespan The ability to predict how long someone is likely to live would help doctors tailor treatment plans. A new study looking at biomarkers in the blood concludes that more accurately estimating mortality might soon be possible. Researchers analyze...

Bought some modafinil for the first time. No concerns about quality etc., it's from a good guy. I'm looking for something to help me focus for about 3 solid days (with rest of course) on an online tech course I really have no interest in but need to pass for work. Will moda give me good focus...

There are two opposing camps when it comes to the question of whether women should train like men. On one end of the spectrum, there are people who say that women should spend their time doing aerobic activities—like running and yoga—and leave the heavy lifting for men. The argument is that...

This article is not for those of you who want the skinny, 160 pound six pack look. If that's your goal you might as well click away because you won't find help here. This bulking plan is strictly for lifters who want to build muscle as rapidly as possible. Let's get something straight...food...

With the dark and cold months upon us, I figured it might a good time to write a quick piece on the subject of depression, or seasonal affective disorder and how training and diet might be helpful in overcoming those illnesses. As someone who has battled with mild, and not so mild depression...

So, now that the country is starting to return to normalcy, the big question for gymgoers is: Has gym etiquette changed in any way? The answer is yes it has. And in some ways, the “new normal” at the gym is a better normal. We have truly experienced many different phases of “gym life”...

So, you’ve reached your weight loss goal. Now what? Well, maintaining your weight loss can be tricky. When it comes to changing your nutrition plan, it’s a good idea to add food back slowly. At the same time, experts recommend continuing an exercise routine for overall health and to help...

So, you’ve reached your weight loss goal. Now what? Well, maintaining your weight loss can be tricky. When it comes to changing your nutrition plan, it’s a good idea to add food back slowly. At the same time, experts recommend continuing an exercise routine for overall health and to help...

When it comes to your weight and fitness goals, maybe you’re crushing it in the kitchen and the gym. Your macros are a thing of beauty, your cardio and strength mix is consistent and individualized — but when it comes to results, you’re not getting the traction you want. What gives? There could...

Personal trainers, physicians, nutritionists and health gurus might disagree about the route you should take toward optimal fitness and meals, but they concur on one thing: You need to give a new plan time to work. But how much time should you keep putting in if you’re not seeing the results...

Meal prepping is a useful tool for weight loss and for maintaining a healthy weight: It ensures you have the nutritious meals you need for a week, ready to go and portioned out to avoid overeating. Plus, it helps you save money and reduce food waste, not to mention the feeling of accomplishment...