workouts

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...

There are some fitness fanatics committed to spending hours in the gym going all out, all the time in order to build strength and burn fat. And then there’s the rest of us looking for similar gains, but whose training time has to fit in between long work hours, family time and other obligations...

If you’ve been reading this series on Muscle & Fitness or following me on Instagram, then you know that for four weeks, I took on the challenge of training like the great Arnold Schwarzenegger by following his legendary “double split” training routine from his days as Mr. Olympia. What started...

Whether it’s an open-door garage lifting session or a snowy trail run these cold weather items will level up your winter workouts without fear of frostbite. Winter workouts call for more gear than other seasons. Whether you’re running, hiking, skiing, or snowboarding, having the proper gear is...

by Lauren Del Turco, CPT There’s a good reason why pre-workout supplements are a staple in many a weight room regular’s gym bag. The liquid boost pre-workouts offer helps athletes go all-in on their workouts, lifting more, running faster…you get the picture. And with a whole slew of different...

One of the most challenging obstacles that new health and fitness professionals have when entrusted with establishing a resistance training program for the first time is knowing all of the numerous elements that may be combined into a resistance training program. This effort may seem daunting at...

When considering working out or bodybuilding this year, it's ideal to go for quality over quantity. It can be challenging to start working out, however, the benefits are many. Feeder workouts can be high density, fast and smooth, it takes perseverance to complete sets. Many people have shown...

Are you a fan of boxing? Whether you like boxing or watching boxing matches, both do apply in this case. You have seen how built the boxers are; you must wonder if they get it from their boxing training or incorporate other exercises into their training routine. Most people associate boxing with...

Charles Staley, Strength Training, 0 In order to experience further progress, do you need to know more, or do you need to make better use of what you already know? Don’t answer yet, just absorb that question…just let that question penetrate your brain for a moment… Incidentally, I grew up in the...

Christmas is the time of year when it is officially ok to slow down, spend time with friends and family, and maybe indulge in some great food and drink, but it doesn’t have to be a complete disaster for your fitness levels. If you find yourself snowed in, or just enjoy having a lie in, you may...

No matter if your goal is to bulk up, lose weight, or just stay healthy, how you train is only one part of the plan. To produce the best results for your body, pair your training regimen with meal plans that power your toughest workouts and get you closer to your personal goals. Whether you're...

If you've been working hard but feel like you're not getting the most out of your workouts, it could be the things you’re doing outside of the gym. Working out is typically only about 1 hour of your 24 hour day. What you do in the other 23 hours can either help or hurt your training. This...

Every time I write about this topic, I have to double-check my math because it doesn’t seem possible: As a 46-year-old who discovered the weightroom as a skinny high school freshman, I have trained almost every day for 32 years. Many of those years, I’ve trained multiple times each day, so even...

By: Matt Weik We live in a world where staying fit and healthy should be given the utmost importance. As a New Year starts or we decide to start our fitness journey, we often make a pact to push ourselves to go to the gym and work out or start some sort of diet. However, based on research, we...

If your working week makes scheduling gym sessions feel like a challenge in its own right, then you may be forced to cram the majority of your exercise time into the weekend. But how effective is this as far as staying healthy and reaching your fitness goals? If a recent study is anything to go...

This workout program only requires dumbbells, has just the right amount of volume to promote muscle growth, and is perfect to do at home or on the go. WORKOUT SUMMARY Main Goal Build Muscle Workout Type Full Body Training Level Beginner Program Duration8 weeks Days Per Week 3 Time Per...

WORKOUT SUMMARY Main Goal Build Muscle Workout Type Full Body Training Level Beginner Program Duration12 weeks Days Per Week 3 Time Per Workout45-60 minutes Equipment Required Barbell, Bodyweight, Dumbbells Target GenderMale & Female Recommended Supps Multivitamin Pre-Workout Creatine Whey...

Does work have you trapped indoors all day? Enjoy the sunshine by taking your training to the great outdoors with this playground workout routine! WORKOUT SUMMARY Main Goal Lose Fat Workout Type Split Training Level Beginner Program Duration6 weeks Days Per Week 3 Time Per Workout45-60 minutes...

Learn all about the most important exercises to incorporate into an upper body workout routine (Plus we provide 3 full workouts that put it all together)! WORKOUT SUMMARY Main Goal Build Muscle Workout Type Split Training Level Beginner Program Duration18 weeks Days Per Week 4 Time Per...