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In real life scenarios, chaos may not be the best option, but in the strength world, adding chaos to traditional strength exercises provides an extra challenge for you and your strength. It’s a good form of chaos. Chaos training adds instability to traditional exercises to engage the body with...

While summer brings the kind of weather that is welcome for much needed vacations, working out in the heat is certainly no holiday. Soaring temperatures, combined with intense exercise, is a combination that all too commonly kick-starts a banging headache, derailing our gym sessions and...

Those who are constantly looking for ways to improve their lifting game will be interested to learn of a recently published study that has determined rinsing the mouth with a carbohydrate solution prior to resistance exercise could provide a boost to your gym regime. Here’s what you need to...

Getting up and down from the ground and lifting weights up and down from the ground is the hardest thing physically we do. That’s why burpees suck are so difficult. But bad things happen when we lose the mobility to get up and down from the ground. That’s why training it is so important. Enter...

Love it or not, squatting is an effective way to build muscle and strength, and it’s a non-negotiable part of any serious workout routine. One squat variation that’s worth your attention is the single leg box squat. Overall box squat variations are fantastic for many reasons, but the three main...

You’ve probably witnessed it at the gym: someone pushing or pulling a sled, often called a prowler, up and down the floor until they collapse in a heap. If you’re unlucky, you might see someone suffer from the infamous “prowler flu, and nobody wants to clean that up. But have you heard of the...

Four-time Mr Olympia champ and International Sports Hall of Fame inductee, Jay Cutler, is a trailblazer who has helped to elevate the bodybuilding industry and at 50-years-young is now training a new generation of rock-solid athletes through his teachings at fitness conventions and on social...

Numerous exercises claim to improve core strength, often dominating social media, each asserting to be the ultimate solution for core gains. While some of these claims may be true, others are not. However, the Ab Rollout, a tried and tested exercise, stands out for its proven effectiveness...

The pushup is a strength training staple renowned for its simplicity and effectiveness. But what if you could simultaneously elevate the traditional pushup to target more muscle while improving your strength and mobility? Enter the yoga pushup, an exercise that combines the conventional pushup...

Poor posture isn’t a big deal until it is. Many strength and conditioning experts, who are much more knowledgeable than me, will tell you that poor posture is NOT a big deal, and they’re probably correct. But believe me performing exercises to improve your posture is one of those low-hanging...

Metformin is a regularly prescribed medication for type 2 diabetes that has also been making the news for its ability to reduce levels of fat, but new research from Stanford Medicine and Harvard Medical School is uncovering the mechanism for how this actually works. It turns out that both...

Time, or lack of it, is often used as a reason for not getting after it. Finding time for your usual workout can be a challenge, even for people who love to workout. Either way, some will skip their workout altogether due to a lack of time which these two 20 minute HIIT Workouts aims to avoid...

The idea that a pill could replace adequate exercise and healthy nutrition seems like the stuff of science fiction, but according to scientists at Washington University, a new pill really could prevent heart disease, dementia, and even build more muscle, by mimicking the effects of being active...

Whether you’re brushing your hair, reaching for something on a high shelf, lifting your children, or swinging a tennis racket, your shoulders are the workhorses that make these daily tasks possible. Considering the crucial role shoulders play in our lives, it’s imperative to keep both your...

Nowadays, the modern man has become a fan of fitness in the pursuit of a healthier life and a toned physique. Gyms are full, workouts are an essential routine, and diets are all the rage. Here’s the twist, though: fitness enthusiasts are on the edge of curiosity about whether working out can...

The New Year is here and everyone is hitting the gym ready to tackle their fitness goals. However, going full steam ahead and doing an overhaul of your entire routine both in and out of the gym has a high probability of making you feel overwhelmed. That can lead to frustration, and then you’re...

Whether it be the start of a new year or any other month on the calendar, many of us are constantly looking for an edge to help with our training and fat loss efforts. Fortunately, there’s a myriad of health supplements promising to make us fitter, leaner, and stronger, but most of us know by...

There is a misconception that you need a lot of time to exercise to be effective, and a common excuse for not exercising is having no time. With the holiday season is in full swing and the New Year is just around the corner, thoughts drift to parties, food, and family on top of a packed...

Progressive overload is king regarding improved strength and muscle. Lifting more weight for more reps is a surefire way to a better flex time, but two routes are sometimes forgotten to achieve that. Lifting unilaterally and changing angles. Strengthening imbalances between sides and changing...

The past few years have taken a toll on the mental health of millions around the world. Whether it’s dealing with pandemic fallout or fears of a recession, stress and anxiety seem especially high these days. With that increase in worry, individuals are searching for help. People spend millions...