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Imagine this scenario: You are all set for your Monday workout, eagerly anticipating it since the weekend. The pre-workout went down smoothly, and you’re bursting with energy. You step into the gym and climb the stairs, and your jaw drops. The gym is packed, almost all the equipment is...

The much-anticipated tennis-based movie, Challengers is set to hit theaters on April 26, but you can already immerse yourself on or off the court with a motivating musical release to accompany the film. From visionary Italian filmmaker Luca Guadagnino comes Challengers, starring Zendaya as...

Have you ever felt there aren’t enough hours to juggle work, life, and an effective cardio workout? If you’re nodding while sipping your fourth coffee to wake up, this one’s for you. Enter the ultimate 15-minute cardio workout for those who dislike wasting time on a cardio machine. It’s perfect...

Have you ever found yourself scrolling through social media, like I do, regularly ogling those elaborate home garage gym set-ups and thinking, “Well, if only I had all that fancy equipment?” But here’s a little secret: your home is a treasure trove of workout gold. Those household items you walk...

Time, or lack of it, is often used as a reason for not getting after it. Finding time for your usual workout can be a challenge, even for people who love to workout. Either way, some will skip their workout altogether due to a lack of time which these two 20 minute HIIT Workouts aims to avoid...

Q: I know that Arnold trained four hours daily. Why do experts now recommend only 45-minute workouts for naturals? A: Back in the 1970s, bodybuilders trained much longer than they do today. The typical bodybuilder trained six days a week and did lots of sets for each bodypart. Most workouts...

Do you want to look like Arnold or be fit him, but don’t know where to start? You are at the right place. It’s been many years since Arnold Schwarzenegger was regarded as one of the greatest bodybuilders of all time and the winner of seven Mr. Olympia titles yet his workout plan and diet are...

Trip your anabolic ignition switch with the right nutritional choices after a workout By George L. Redmon PhD All of the body’s important recovery and adaptive processes require specific nutrients to proceed optimally. For this reason, the period immediately following a workout is the most...

Ketogenic diets are all the rage right now, and if you’re overweight and insulin resistant, that type of diet can work wonders. But if you’re trying to add muscle, post-workout carbs are key. A study published in Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise examined the effects of low-carb...

THIS UNORTHODOX SHOULDER PROGRAM WILL WAKE UP YOUR DELTS TO BECOME BIGGER, STRONGER, AND HEALTHIER THAN EVER. Shoulders are tricky. One of the most complex and fragile joints in the body, the shoulders are commonly misunderstood and over used all at the same time. Too often, shoulder training...

“Life starts after 40” is a common phrase. In-depth, this may mean anything from your career finally being profitable, investments making a sizable bottom line, and more. However, once you hit 40, your body changes drastically and slows down inevitably due to aging and decreased metabolism...

Pre-workout supplements are extremely popular in the fitness world. Taking pre-workout can enhance your energy levels and endurance, making them perfect for a wide array of activities, including bodybuilding. But whether you’re a bodybuilder or trying to get lean, professional, or a newbie at...

Chris Hemsworth’s journey to becoming Thor wasn’t an easy one. The Australian actor almost gave up on his dream of being a famous actor after his first audition for the role of Thor. Here’s what he had to say about it: “I didn’t really get in touch with my masculinity for a while, probably...

Every child’s dream at one time was to have supernatural powers and be the last hope for cities, nations, and individual people. Back then, you may not have understood how deceptive CGI is. However, we cannot take away from our heroes the hard work and diet changes they had to endure to look the...

It’s no secret that you need to work out if you’re looking to get a lean body, lose weight or have an excellent physique. However, choosing the proper workout set can be daunting, making working out sometimes overwhelming. Also, the types of workout sets you may need to go through can seem...

There’s a misconception that you need a lot of time and equipment for a great workout, including effective conditioning workouts. Time is an issue for most people and is often used as an excuse for not getting any work in. Here’s a hypothetical conversation inside the head of someone who uses...

Q: I know you probably get a lot of questions, but I was wondering if you could help out a beginner. I haven’t worked out in more than three years, except the occasional two-weeks-of-workouts-then-quit stuff. I’m 6’, 160 pounds—my lowest since ninth grade—and I’m 18. I’m wondering if you agree...

Q: When putting together your scheme of exercises for a muscle group on a given day, what are some of the things you consider? A: Interesting question and one that should be asked or thought about more often. One thing I never do is head to the gym without a solid game plan in mind. In fact, I...

Solo workouts are great for many things. Unfortunately, you miss out on some of the essential benefits when working out alone. Working out alone can feel isolating and unmotivating. According to a survey of over 3,000 men, almost 40 percent of solo gym-goers report feeling lonely while working...

WORKOUT TEMPO: DON'T MAKE THIS EGO MISTAKE It’s amazing how adding even a couple extra seconds to your lift dramatically changes how it feels. Often it makes a lift much harder. The weights you’re used to slapping on are fine for a simple up and down squat. But add a pause, or more control on...