Bodyweight pushups must be the most primitive and basically far-reaching exercises in existence in the world of fitness. “Drop and give me 20” is one of the most hackneyed statements used by people who think they’re being coy with in-shape acquaintances.
The truth is, there are plenty of...
Do you ever find yourself short on time but still want a solid cardio session? We’ve all been there—busy schedules, endless to-do lists, and not having enough hours in the day. But here’s the thing: just because you lack time doesn’t mean you have to skip cardio. But what if you could get your...
Drugs like Wegovy and Ozempic contain semaglutide, and were originally conceived to reduce the effects of type 2 diabetes, but because the weight loss effects of these jabs are so sought after, many people are using them to tackle obesity. Now, a new drug, Retatrutide is being hailed as the...
Sometimes we get too comfortable with our regular gym routine, and that includes our gym. One of the biggest drawbacks of being away from your go-to gym is our dependency on more fancy equipment. You don’t have to worry about being creative because of your access to all the gym toys. However...
Cardio machines like the treadmill, rowing, elliptical and stationary cycling are convenient and practical tools to enhance cardiovascular strength and endurance. You set the duration and intensity, and off you go. But they are not the only machines to get your heart rate up and work up a sweat...
Mark Lauren’s style of functional bodyweight training has amassed 1.7 million book sales and continues with his latest offering: “Strong and Lean.” In this new series of workouts, Lauren offers up a fresh set from his 9 minutes bodyweight workout that can be undertaken with barely any equipment...
Many lifters discount bodyweight training because are few ways to progress bodyweight training besides adding more sets and reps, reducing stability, and increasing complexity. Plus, it’s challenging to train your upper and lower back without a chin-up bar.
Progress is the name of the gym game...
Mark Lauren’s professional career and personal development has amounted to a life-changing series of teachings that has garnered more than 1.7 million book sales and continues with the release of the highly anticipated “Strong and Lean;” offering up valuable training sessions that can be...
Train insane 4 days a week. Combine your resistance training sessions with short bursts of cardio to maximize fat loss while maintaining existing muscle mass.
WORKOUT SUMMARY
Main Goal
Lose Fat
Workout Type
Split
Training Level
Intermediate
Program Duration8 weeks
Days Per Week
4
Time Per...
The Protein-to-Bodyweight Ratio
Simple and proven. Here's how much protein to eat.
Up The Protein
The old rule of thumb about consuming one gram of protein per pound of body weight is sound advice.
Sure, studies have shown you could cut that number down to as little as 0.82 grams per pound or...
It’s good to be strong.
We don’t need to use this article to go over the endless benefits of having more general strength. We all know what they are.
What this article will highlight is something that the fitness world could do well to put to question. Let’s start things off with a...
The thing about most articles on the internet that have to do with lifting weights and training hard: They have one goal in mind – always gaining, and never maintaining.
It’s ambitious, and honestly, it’s something to be commended. But there’s being a hero, and there’s being realistic.
Here’s...
If you are looking to switch up your exercise routine and try something new and challenging, bodyweight moves and calisthenics could become an important part of your overall training plan. As we age, many athletes and gym goer’s find that lifting heavy weights can be tough on the joints, so they...
Two of the most played-out excuses for missing workouts are “I don’t have time” and “I don’t have a gym.” Nonsense. All you really need is yourself for an all-out bodyweight-only workout.
The below routine, designed by an Army National Guardsman and certified strength coach, takes a mere 30...
The link between exercise and improved physical health has been well researched and documented, and we also know that it can help us feel better mentally, too. And now new research published in The Journal of Alzheimer’s found that it might also help to keep our brains at 100 percent.
The...
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Everyone has to start somewhere. And the great thing about being a beginner is that strength gains typically come quickly. More strength leads to more muscle and so the adventure begins. But beginners are easily lulled into making the mistake of using beginner programs for...
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We may question your sanity if you said you wanted to throw down in a boxing ring, but we get why you’d want to look like a fighter. Boxers are lean, athletic, and conditioned and aren’t just all show and no go. It’s for these reasons that Kariem McCline, owner...