After being bombarded by an endless stream of articles on the latest and greatest training and nutrition approaches, I felt compelled to discuss an often overlooked aspect of lifting; the psychological approach. This article aims to provide tips, mantras, and pre/intra/post-workout methods for...
Sprinting isn’t just for Usain Bolt-type Olympic athletes, the same way jumping rope isn’t solely for Floyd Mayweather’s pre-fight warmup; Running all-out is for anyone looking to build overall conditioning. Sprinting can help boost lung power, increase speed, accelerate fat loss, and increasing...
I see a lot of lazy fucks doing cardio the wrong way.
I see them just strolling along while playing with their phones. I see girls wearing makeup that isn't even running down their face because they aren't sweating.
When it comes to doing cardio, people just don't want to put in the work...
So what’s the most effective workout if you only have 30 minutes to train? I love this question for several reasons: One, because it implies that the person is ready to commit to exercising every day — and consistency is the most important factor in creating change in how we look, feel, and...
There are many great reasons to follow a regular fitness routine. After all, cardio and resistance training offer a host of health-related benefits, from lowering blood pressure and bad cholesterol, to boosting mood and reducing anxiety.
Then, there’s the role exercise can play in helping you...
Legs and cardio. Two workouts that many guys dread even thinking about, but two vital training elements that must be done — and done with conviction — to achieve any respectable level of fitness.
The below routine, designed by one of Bravo Sierra’s military athletes, is as simple as it is...
Instagram is a great source for fitness motivation, but a quick scroll on the popular social media platform may also leave you green with envy. It’s easy to assume that the person behind the picture enjoys a hassle-free lifestyle, with all the time in the world to train. But you can be reassured...
Angelica Teixeira is a two-time Bikini Olympia champion, and a look at her training and diet regimen offers a brief explanation as to why she’s been at the top of this division over the past few years.
ANGELICA TEIXEIRA’S TRAINING DAY
“I usually have two meals, work with my online clients in...
Tomato-peach tarte tatin
Serve this showstopper as a vegetarian entrée, or slice it smaller for a predinner nibble.
Active time: 20 minutes; Total time: 55 minutes; Serves: 6
Ingredients
3⁄4 tsp. ancho chile powder
1⁄2 tsp. ground cumin
1⁄2 tsp. ground coriander
3 medium heirloom...
Fresh lavender and honey add just the right touch to ripe peaches in this recipe for Honey-Roasted Peaches With Lavender.
Watch the video: Honey-Roasted Peaches With Lavender
Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 35 minutes
Makes 8 servings
Ingredients:
1/2 tablespoon unsalted butter
4 large ripe peaches...
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It’s not efficiency for efficiency’s sake. Getting in and out of the gym in 25 minutes wouldn’t be an attractive proposition if your gains had to be shortchanged in the process. After all, we believe most M&F readers are like us, and we don’t mind spending a long time...