Imagine these scenarios: You’re all pumped for leg day and make a beeline to the squat racks, but they are all taken. Or you woke up all geared for deadlifts, but your lower back has different ideas. As a lifter, it’s always handy to have a Plan B when things don’t go as planned. An excellent...
WWE wrestlers are known as “Superstars” for a number of valid reasons. Not only do they bounce back like superheroes, weathering the rigors of the ring in one town only to come back stronger in the next, but they also juggle an insane out-of-ring schedule all while trying to bag a golden belt. I...
Time. It’s the one thing we all wish we had more of, right? Carving out an hour for the gym is tough between work, family, and life throwing its usual curveballs. But here’s the good news: you don’t always need one-hour workouts to get results. A focused 15-minute workout will help build...
Let’s face it, clocking endless miles on a treadmill isn’t everyone’s idea of a fun or effective workout. Sure, it’s a classic tool for burning calories, but there’s a better way to torch fat, build strength, and keep things fresh. That’s where I step in. After years of coaching athletes and...
Petar Klančir has built up a base of more than a million Instagram followers thanks to his straight to the point workout sessions that are both inspiring and easy to follow. And, in a recent post, the bodybuilder and coach shared his 4-move shoulder workout for gigantic shoulders using.
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Norman Powell is one of the NBA’s beasts when it comes to his workouts. From stretching and mobility, to strength and conditioning, through to recovery, the LA Clipper star covers every detail with his famously respected level of commitment. In a recent chat with M&F, Powell explained some of...
Free weights will always be the best option for most to build strong, muscular legs, but sometimes, your legs need a change of pace. Or you walk into the gym, and all the squat racks are taken. That’s an ideal situation to try a one-piece-of-equipment workout to smoke your legs. Enter this...
Stuck in a workout rut? You’re not alone. The rhythm of a routine can feel comforting, but it’s also a fast track to stagnation. To change your workout routine isn’t just about keeping things fresh; it’s the key to unlocking consistent progress and maximizing results. Whether you’re chasing...
It doesn’t matter what time of year it is for the seven-time Mr Olympia winner because even in retirement, every day is a chance to become huge. Try ‘The Gift’s’ Phil Health Back and Biceps Blast Workout for yourself, and you’ll be sure to find your pump.
“This is one of my favorite workouts,”...
What happens when you hit the bar after hitting the weights? Surprisingly, the effects are different for men verses women.
It’s Friday and after a tough workout you’re heading out to hang with some friends. Before you start shot-gunning beers you may want to reconsider getting blitzed. This...
Finding time to work out can feel like a luxury, especially when life’s demands increase around the holiday and New Year’s season. But here’s the thing: you don’t need hours in the gym to build muscle and strength when time is of the essence. That’s where this 15-minute dumbbell EMOM workout...
While Sundays are often a day to hide on the sofa for some, hoping that the working week will stay away, athletes like former WWE Superstar and popular fitness coach Natalie Eva Marie believe that Sunday’s account for their most important workout of the week. Here’s how to follow her KALSU WOD...
The holiday season is upon us and for many, thoughts of revealing our shoulders during Christmas social occasions have us wishing we’d tried a bit harder for the past 12 months! Still, if you want to get a perfect pump before putting on that new dress, fear not, because Stephanie Sanzo’s...
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Does Icing Slow Down Recovery and Growth?
Icing achy muscles after exercise actually prevents healing and growth and does nothing to ease pain. Here's what to do instead.
Whenever a sports movie comes out, there’s invariably a locker room scene where some athlete is shown sitting in...
Carrie Minter Ebers was aware of the importance of looking good as a young model gracing the covers of glossy magazines like Playboy, Maxim, and Esquire, but her successful foray into the fitness world taught her the value of feeling great on the inside too.
M&F caught up with this changemaker...
One Day On, One Day Off for Hardcore Lifters
If you love to lift hard, then train every other day to make the most gains. Here's why and how to plan it.
To maximize strength or muscle growth, get more awesome workouts than below-average workouts. Seems logical, right? Yet most lifters believe a...
Certified personal trainer and social media sensation, Kim French is known for her no-nonsense, super-intense workouts, and her recent “Killer Quads Workout” illustrates how the Canadian loves to crush her quads for massive muscle gains. Fortunately, she demonstrated the process to her 1.7...
Jeff Seid is a model, social media influencer, and most recently became the 2024 Natural Olympia champion in the Men’s Physique division. Here, the man himself explains how the “King of Aesthetics” gets his week started right; by building his triceps, chest, and calves. Jeff Seid’s workout is...
If your physique is suffering from too many Turkey legs and your hamstrings are turning starting to resemble your Thanksgiving ham joint, now is a great time ditch those over-generous dishes and take back control with this timely hamstring workout from lifetime natural bodybuilder, Jason...
When you’re time-pressed, it’s decision time. Do you miss your regular workout and regret it later, or take the time you do have and get after it? Well, this 15-minute superset workout will settle this argument. Designed to pack a punch in a hurry, it is all about getting you in and out quickly...