Making a big change to your body – the kind of transformation that makes people do a double-take when you remove your shirt – requires a big effort. But it doesn’t have to take a lot of time, especially if you follow a progressive and challenging workout programme that’s designed to push you out of your comfort zone every time
The best training programmes take into account the key variables for your goals. And if you want to get stronger, the key things to focus on are the weight you’re lifting and the volume (total work) you perform. Doing five sets of five reps is a great way to get the best of both. A five-rep set will simultaneously allow
Your quads might not be in need of work as much as your glutes and hamstrings — but that doesn't mean that you should totally ignore the front side of your upper legs to completely focus on your posterior. Even though quads are sometimes an accessory or afterthought for leg days, the muscles are still a major key to a strong, shapely lower
No junk in your trunk? Then listen up: This workout is your guaranteed booty-building solution. Well, you're in luck! I've got the perfect workouts to transform any underdeveloped backside into the owner's best asset. Everyone wants perfect glutes — those high, rounded, bounce-a-quarter-off-’em bums. And while the J-Los and Beyoncés of the universe were simply born with genetically gifted rear views,
Resistance training is more important and far more effective than cardio for fat loss, and is an essential part of your training programme. There are eight essential exercises that everyone should include in their resistance training programme. So, you want to get lean; be ripped? You have your nutrition targeted at fat loss; you have your supplement regimen all ready. Now, you
If your idea of getting adventurous with training gear is to adjust the height of a cable by one notch, it’s time to broaden your gear horizons. Look beyond barbells and machines and you’ll find a range of kit that will get you moving in a way that builds real-world strength and fitness. It’ll also give your brain a boost,
Looking to mix up your training plan or try something new (aside from the best adventure activities). We have a simple workout update that could really make a difference to your gains. Say hello to free weight exercises. Life goes too fast. The older you get, the more you recognise how fleeting it is. So how would you like to
Looking for a different way to gain strength, boost power and torch calories? You can enhance the effectiveness of nearly any workout with one common piece of equipment. By adding the resistance of a cable machine to your exercises you can build your core strength, generate power during your workouts and burn calories. You’ll feel powerful results and won’t waste
We slather on creams to smooth it, wear jeans in 80-degree heat to hide it—and yet, about 80% of women over age 45 don’t do the best thing to actually make cellulite disappear: strength train. Because cellulite is simply fat, many people have claimed that the only way to lose cellulite is to lose body fat. But the most current
Your glutes are one of your strongest muscle groups, which means they can handle a lot of weight and volume when it comes to training. So, if you want to grow your booty during this butt challenge (or at least get it a little perkier!), don’t be shy about choosing relatively heavy weights. Because I know not everyone has
