You’ve been going to the gym, hitting the weights several days a week. You drag yourself out of bed when it’s still dark out, or you skip happy hour to make sure you get in your workout before the day’s done. Even when you’re not super pumped, you still get your pump on. Problem is, your body doesn’t seem to
Maybe your goal is to build muscle. Or maybe you’re aiming to increase your mileage. Either way, what you choose to eat and drink pre-workout can propel you to success—but the wrong choices can hinder your progress. So before you head out to your next workout, pay close attention to what you’ve been putting on your plate in the hours
When many people think of losing weight, one of the first things that comes to mind is getting a totally toned and taut tummy. After all, who doesn't want to be able to slip into a pair of jeans without having to deal with a muffin top? Plus, losing belly fat is a surefire way to improve your health. Spot reduction
To help you find your new go-to, do-anywhere workout, we have put together a high-intensity interval training (HIIT) workout. It's about getting the work done in a short amount of time so that you can get to the day's activities. Short HIIT workouts like the one below can assist with increased overall athletic endurance, increase core strength, and help with
Building lean muscle while simultaneously burning fat may not seem straightforward, but a few calculations and supermarket trips and you could be on your way to a new physique. Energy expenditure and your diet are key. Aim to consume around 2-3g of protein per kilogram of lean bodyweight every day, while reducing your carbohydrate (energy) intake to help the body
There's no need to stress about getting totally ripped up for your time on the sand—but if you want to get into the best shape possible to be able to enjoy your outdoor adventures to the fullest, you can put a few short weeks of work in at the gym and see results. With just a little pain now, you'll
If you’re not the type of exerciser who’s willing to spend an entire gym session doing curls and dips, but you do like the idea of sculpted arms and athletic shoulders, this workout is for you. With just five exercises that isolate the biceps, triceps, and shoulders, this quick circuit is an excellent supplement to your multi-muscle routine. Perform the
If you’re tired of skipping the gym because you don’t have time, we feel you. But as long as you have a pair of dumbbells and 30 minutes, you can get your sweat on in your home, yard, or hotel room with this no-excuses routine. The point isn’t just to burn more calories in a short amount of time (which you
If you're like most women—and many men—you want a better butt. You're tired of sitting on pancakes. You want to defy gravity and deny the dreaded droop. In short, you want to build glorious glutes. Learning how to activate and recruit the glute muscles is an essential component to effective glute training. Glute workouts should address not only the glutes themselves,
Whether it’s in a local stadium or a park, now is the time to research a good outdoor staircase in your hood. Incorporating stair sprints into your workout routine checks off a bunch of fitness goals at once: you’ll increase your heart rate, burn extra fat and calories, and target your lower-body muscles all at the same time. And who
