workouts

After years of trying to balance my cardio and strength training, I started using strength-based cardio workouts as a go-to option when my schedule—or that of my athletes—was tight. Instead of logging hours on a treadmill or pounding the pavement, I began incorporating workouts that preserve...

Even though we are all fans of the gym, most of you might agree that it is challenging to make this a usual daily routine, there is so much on our plates and the gym usually isn’t our first or second priority. But, as we still do want to look good and be healthy, we’ve tried various home workout...

Calling all women: Do you ever notice how sometimes during the month you are absolutely crushing your workouts in the gym, but then other weeks, you can barely get out of bed to even make it to the gym? Did you know that a lot of your endurance, energy, motivation, and strength can be affected...

This variation of the push-pull workout split works for just about any training goal. Check it out. I first learned of this split when I was 18 and did Fred Hatfield’s 80-day powerlifting cycle. In that program – specifically designed to peak for a powerlifting competition – you’d train squat...

Make Better Gains with 30 Minute Workouts TAGS BODYBUILDING, TRAINING HERE'S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW... With a smart training plan, you can cut your gym time in half and increase your gains at the same time. Intense workouts done for three days a week with greater discipline, focus, and...

HERE'S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW... Training economy is huge. You should always strive to get the greatest effect out of the smallest energy expenditure. Sequencing your workouts so each exercise feeds into the next is an effective means of reducing or eliminating warm-up sets. Methods include...

You know that feeling when you step outside, take a deep breath of air, and instantly feel a little more alive? That’s the magic of outdoor workouts, which we often overlook during regular gym routines. But what if I told you that there are countless benefits of outdoor workouts, and that it...

TRAINING AND YOUR METABOLIC STATE When I think "workout," I think of speeds. Your metabolic state is like an engine: It can be revving at full throttle and burning fast and furious – let's call this red. It can be set in cruise control and coasting down the highway – call this yellow. It can...

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...

Most at-home workouts prioritize strength, muscle size, and weight loss, but they often overlook a crucial aspect: power training. Power exercises can add a dynamic edge to your routine, helping you achieve a well-rounded and resilient fitness level with the ability to be more explosive. While...

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...

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...

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...

Are you looking for a different way to build muscle, increase strength, and achieve a sculpted physique while keeping your fitness routine in one place? Cable exercises are versatile and effective ways to transform your body using a cable machine. These dynamic workouts are good for building...

There is a misconception that you need a lot of time to exercise to be effective, and a common excuse for not exercising is having no time. With the holiday season is in full swing and the New Year is just around the corner, thoughts drift to parties, food, and family on top of a packed...

Are you familiar with the saying “Less is more”? In the realm of fitness, high-intensity interval training (HIIT) is a prime example. These workouts, defined by alternating short bursts of vigorous exercise with brief rest periods, pack an impressive number of health benefits into a small time...

Have you ever heard someone call themselves “deconditioned”? Usually, when someone is referred to as deconditioned, they are out of shape. If you struggle to catch your breath after a set of squats or stairs, it may be time to improve your body conditioning. Conditioning workouts are one way to...

In my opinion, tracking your workouts (whether it be with a workout journal, a fitness app, or something else) should accomplish three goals… Your workout tracker should be quick and easy, so that you can spend your time exercising. Your time should be spent doing the work, not recording it...

Resistance bands are versatile pieces of workout equipment that can make almost any exercise easier or more challenging. In this article, we'll give you five reasons why resistance-band workouts should be part of your overall fitness regimen. We’ll also list four resistance-band exercises you...