workout

High-intensity interval training is the new craze. You see everyone on social media touting #bodygoals and doing HIIT workouts daily. Guess what? HIIT workouts aren't really supposed to be done every day. Just like with heavy deadlifts, if you can do HIIT workouts every day, you aren't doing...

If you go to any gym, it’s likely to find some people who spend a lot of time static stretching. But do you really need to stretch before you exercise? Stretching used to be a no-brainer, but more research is emerging that questions if there are any benefits to the average person. Researchers...

You’re all pumped up for leg day, and you walk into the gym, and lo and behold, all the squat racks are taken. What are you going to do now? Before hustling over to the dumbbell rack for arm day, there’s the Smith Machine alone in the corner, unloved and gathering dust. Guess what? A Smith...

Hollywood celebrities are taught to shoot for the stars rather than work towards failure, but for Lauren Buglioli, a shift towards progressive overload has given her the confidence to crush workouts like this brilliant back, shoulder, arms, and core workout. “In the last year and a half, I’ve...

It wasn't so long ago that I was laughed off lifting forums for suggesting full body workouts. Man, times have changed. These days frequency training has become an acceptable method of building muscle, and the body part split is often referred to in a sarcastic manner as a bro split. In my day...

To those of us after beefy amounts of muscle mass, and enough strength to surprise and amaze those watching us, workout systems are an obsession. We analyze - and overanalyze - every small thing we do in the gym. Refinement and optimization is the goal. But this obsession with building the...

Going to the gym day in and day out pushing ourselves to the limit so we can build muscle is hard. It doesn't matter if you are trying to improve your athletic abilities, improve your aesthetics, or simply living a healthier lifestyle — you may blame your lack of gains on your genetics or a...

It's that time of the week again. Some of us fear this day, while others welcome it with open arms. That's right I'm talking about leg day. Cue the scary dramatic music! Leg days are usually the most difficult, demanding, and often times longest workout of the week. But you're in a conundrum...

Leg day workouts. Brutal beat downs that leave you sore, sore, and sore. Titanic thrashings that make you curse the porcelain throne, and every flight of stairs that come your way. We love them. We hate them. We can't stop fearing them. We can't stop talking about them. If you need a "go to"...

Would you describe yourself as long and lean? Do you struggle to put on any muscle? If you mumbled “yes,” you may have an ectomorph body type. Physical Characteristics of an Ectomorph Many models who are plastered on the covers and pages of fashion magazines tend to be an ectomorph. Not only...

Cardio is essential for heart health and cardiovascular endurance, but let’s be honest— who likes slogging on the Stairmaster or grinding away on a treadmill? Not this cat. The agility ladder is an excellent tool if you’re looking for a fun way to spike your heart rate and improve your...

Calf training is hard. Really hard. High rep, low rep, heavy weights, volume, range of motion, tempo, frequency! You've tried it all, but are your calves growing? There are many myths and legends when it comes to the ?secret? to building bigger calves. First off, some facts. The calves are...

There is a great scene in the film Alice in Wonderland where Alice and Chesire the Cat meet at a fork in the road. Alice says to the Cat, "Would you tell me, please, which way I ought to go from here?" "That depends a good deal on where you want to get to," said the Cat. "I don't much care...

When it comes to building muscle and strength, we all know that training with intensity and following a good plan is a key part of success. However, one of the most commonly overlooked aspects of working out is the warm-up. Too many people warm-up incorrectly, or worse, skip it altogether...

Hollywood hunk, Luke Cook knows that he could get the call at any moment to shoot with his shirt off, so the Australian tells M&F that he is constantly training, but because he’s not exercising for power or sporting performance, the actor instead aims to sculpt a Hollywood physique that is...

Spring is here, and that means more carpool runs, snack duty, and packed schedules. Moms do it all—transportation, laundry, school events—often putting their own fitness on the back burner. But what if you could reclaim your athleticism while keeping up with your busy life? That’s exactly the...

Warming up and cooling down is something everyone says they need to start doing, but rarely do. The excuses are many: I don’t have enough time, too much warm-up will affect my energy levels during my workout, a few air squats and push-ups will do, I’m just not motivated – it’s boring, etc...

It wasn't so long ago that I was laughed off lifting forums for suggesting full body workouts. Man, times have changed. These days frequency training has become an acceptable method of building muscle, and the body part split is often referred to in a sarcastic manner as a bro split. In my day...

This muscle building workout uses a unique form or progressive overload that is sure to get you big and strong - AND QUICK. Toss in the magic of frequency training, and you have a perfect storm. Early on this program won't feel "balls to the wall" challenging, but the intensity will escalate...

The barbell. One of the most sacred pieces of equipment in the gym. This is my barbell. There are many like it, but this one is mine. My barbell is my best friend. It is my life. I must master it as I must master my life. My barbell, without me, is useless. Without my barbell, I am useless. I...