Hiking is a fantastic way to get (or stay) in shape and challenge your physical limits all while enjoying nature. While hiking uphill tests your cardiovascular endurance, stamina, and strength, trekking downhill, although you get somewhat of a ‘break’), requires a different set of physically demanding skills. Depending on how long your descent is, trailing … Read more
Had your fill of salads? Try juicing as a tastier alternative to achieve your daily allotment of fruits and vegetables. Here are a trio of winning combos that are both nutritious and delicious. To extract maximum juice, alternate feeding softer items like leafy greens and cucumber into your juicer with harder fruits and vegetables such … Read more
The squat is a foundational exercise that builds lower body strength and size. It’s also one of the four basic movement patterns, so the more we do it, the more functionally able we’ll be. But can you get too much of a good thing with the squat? Is it appropriate to squat every day? And, … Read more
Progressive overload is a method that’s as old as 6th century athlete Milo of Croton and his legendary bull carrying regimen. With this training style, you’re trying to increase the intensity of each workout to avoid a plateau in size and strength. Basically, it’s doing a little more than you did previously. This may seem … Read more
Because dynamic drummers like Kenny Aronoff take their position at the back of the stage, they are rarely afforded the same glory and fame that is thrust upon, say, a lead singer. And yet, legends like Aronoff provide the backbone for all you hear and experience. When you buy a ticket to go and see … Read more
This Cyber Monday top health and fitness brands are getting ready to release some of the best deals around. If you’ve been eagerly wanting to try a new fitness app or have been eyeing a piece of fitness equipment but didn’t want to empty your wallet, now’s your chance to get a steal! From immune-boosting … Read more
The organizers of the year’s most anticipated event have finalized a new deal that brings Olympia Weekend back to the entertainment capital of the world the weekend of October 10-13, 2024. The incredible 4-billion-dollar RESORTS WORLD LAS VEGAS will roll out the red carpet for the global fitness industry, serving as host hotel for the … Read more
Build your chest, back, shoulders, and arms with the best bodyweight upper-body exercises for all levels. When any of my clients or acquaintances tell me that they don’t have time to train, I say two words to them, “bodyweight exercises.” Bodyweight exercises are the ultimate excuse-free workout. It doesn’t matter where you are or what … Read more
Are you fed up with training hard but not making gains? I hear you! In this article, I delve into periodization, a proven method for maximizing your bodybuilding results and preventing plateaus. One of the best pieces of training advice I’ve ever had is also one of the most Zen: “If you always do what … Read more
Are you ready to take your leg gains to the next level? Then it’s time to try eccentric squats! Squats are the crowned king of exercises. This isn’t just my opinion; squats have long been the preferred exercise of bodybuilders, strongmen, and athletes. It doesn’t matter if you want to get strong, build muscle, or … Read more