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ften, the technique will add a rep to an arm set or prevent a loss of a rep or two as the workout progresses. The Trick? Nerve Transmission It has to do with nerve transmission. If you improve nerve transmission, you can increase your strength. It makes perfect sense because, anatomically...

You've probably seen the Swiss ball ham curl before. And if you've never done it, it might remind you of something you'd see on those cheesy workout DVDs your mom uses as dust collectors. On paper, the exercise seems comical, almost pathetically simple. But in practice, it'll make you wonder...

Fitness is all about balance and that means some of the foods we love, like a dreamy chocolate bar for example, will often find a way into our mouths and hearts. But what if we could indulge in chocolate with a little less guilt? Science says that thanks to using more of the cocoa-fruit, we may...

The next time you see someone using one of these training implements, do them a favor and shove them off. Here's why. TAGS TRAINING Despite what we've learned about the ridiculousness of most instability training for athletes, there isn't a training day that goes by when I don't see some yutz...

AleksZ Photo / Shutterstock Swiss ball; Stability ball; Physio ball; Exercise ball. It goes by many names, but the big ball that inhabits the corner of every gym is one of the most versatile pieces of equipment at your disposal. It’s not just for your core, either—the ball can be paired with...

MMA Body: Creating the Killer Core by John Annillo, C.S.C.S. Scientific fact: Over 90% of people who’ve watched the Rocky movie saga have attempted to do upside-down situps while pumping “Eye of the Tiger” on their iPhone, thinking they would get the same cut and washboard abs Opens a New...

Turkey Burgers with Swiss and Garlic Mushrooms Total Time: 15 Minutes Serves: 4 Ingredients: 1 package (about 1 pound) 93% lean ground turkey 1/4 cup seasoned breadcrumbs 1/2 teaspoon sodium-free seasoning 1 clove garlic, minced 1 (8-oz) package pre-sliced...