In today's society, many women and men are used to being skinny and lean. For some, this means a low-calorie diet and for others, it means hours at the gym. But what if there was a way to do both of these things in one simple activity? You can achieve a toned body without going hungry or spending hours in
If you want to bulk up, then you've probably already started strength training. That makes sense since lifting weights is one of the best ways to make your muscles grow. But if building serious muscle is your end goal, pumping iron alone isn’t going to get you where you want to go. Another crucial factor? Your diet. You can’t make
Ever done a push-up and felt your hips hit the floor and your arms barely bend? We’ve been there. A push-up is a total-body functional movement that’s great for increasing strength. It has the added benefit of engaging your core and lower body. Since it’s a bodyweight exercise, it can be done just about anywhere — with a ton of
There are over 600 muscles in the human body — and keeping them strong is good for your health. In addition to increased joint health and stronger bones, gaining muscle mass can change the shape of your body. So it's no wonder regular people and celebrities prioritize strength training and building muscle. Working out, however, isn't the only factor in muscle growth: your diet also plays
Have you looked in the mirror lately, disappointed at what you see? You’ve been working out regularly, lifting weights, completing your reps and sets, only to not see results? What if we told you, you could be working out all wrong to meet your gains goal? That a simple technique called progressive overload could be all that’s in your way of
Whether you’re just beginning your weight loss journey or you’re trying to drop those last five pounds, getting rid of excess body fat can be a challenge even if you don’t have added stress. Trainers know the key to sculpting a lean, chiseled physique: consistency. You need to push your limits a few times a week, every week, with workouts that
Has your training (and your gains as a result) hit a plateau? Don't worry, it happens to everyone. Even the most avid of squat-rack-regulars will occasionally hit a wall that can seem almost impossible to smash through. This list of upper-body exercises will help you build the upper body you’ve always wanted. Plus, you can do them from the comfort
Your favourite bodybuilders, yes those guys, managed to think of exercises that really push growth and strength! Every variation of a curl, press, pull – you name it – was the thought of some bodybuilding enthusiast‘s imagination. We’ve compiled a list of moves named after legends of weight lifting that will make key moves way more powerful. You’ve probably heard
Just doing some strength-training exercises means that you’ll get fit, lose weight, and be a better runner, right? Not exactly. Not every move or machine at the gym is going to make you stronger or fitter. Some are not that helpful at all, no matter how many reps you do. In fact, a lot of the moves you see—and maybe
This article will be aimed at beginners that aren’t quite sure if they should cut or bulk. Much more goes into successfully bulking and cutting completely, but these basics will get you started and give you a lot of great advice. Especially in the bodybuilding and physique community, bulking and cutting are integral for effectively building a good amount of
