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There are only three macronutrients, yet one of them continues to befuddle nearly everyone. You know which one: To carb or not to carb, that is the question. Depending on who you ask, carbohydrates are either a fantastic energy source or the macro most responsible for making us fat. A must-have...

Experts are torn about whether or not you should weigh yourself daily. The number on the scale is just one piece of the puzzle and doesn’t always accurately represent progress and overall wellness. “Being healthy means you’re nourishing your body with quality foods, you’re focused on exercise...

So, you have fitness goals and want results — but need help. This is where hiring a personal trainer can bridge that gap. Whether you’re looking to nail a one-rep max, drop a few sizes, get ready for competition, or just needing to ramp up your current fitness routine, utilizing a personal...

The children’s television host Mister Rogers famously weighed himself every day after going for a swim. Such was his consistency in diet and exercise that, every day, he weighed exactly 143 pounds. (A total that tickled him, because the numbers 1-4-3 correspond to how many letters are in the...

For beginners who are looking to get big, the gym can be a little overwhelming. Which machines should they use? How much should they try to lift? What would be best for getting bigger? Learning from someone who has experience and knowledge can be a big help. Two-time NPC Mr. Wisconsin winner and...

If someone is talking about training, and the topic shifts to the deadlift, the first thing that comes to mind for many people is powerlifting or strongman. Don’t get it twisted. The deadlift has bodybuilding benefits, too. Gym rookies who are looking to build size and strength should learn all...

Many of the greatest bodybuilders and physique athletes of all time used the wide grip lat pulldown as a staple in their back training routines. This cable movement may be simple to perform for most, but occasionally reviewing the little things can help you see new progress. Two-time NPC Mr...

Diabetics are often advised to exercise to lose weight, yet working out can often be a double-edged sword for people with the condition. On the one hand, weight loss can help lessen the severity of some of the symptoms and, in some cases, put diabetes in remission. On the other, exercise...

Top-performing athletes know that nutrition is king when it comes to gaining an edge over their competitors. You can work out as hard as you want, practice every day, and get 8-9 hours of sleep but if your nutrition is not on point you’ll never carve out your six-pack or increase your stamina...

The beauty of fitness programs is that very few are identical. Depending on a person’s goals, you’ll find basically everyone at your gym has different exercises, rep counts, set numbers, and strategies that they do day-in, day-out. Some will even have completely different gym methodologies—there...

People will do just about anything to lose weight — except for eating whole foods, exercising regularly, and getting 7-9 hours of sleep, that is. As a result, countless diets have claimed to be the quickest and easiest ways to shed fat throughout the years. There are the popular eating...

The Dietary Guidelines for Americans are published every five years by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and provide valuable information on how people can live healthier lives and prevent diet-related diseases such as diabetes. Included in...

Tauseef Asri / M+F Magazine Olympic and professional athletes have them. So do bodybuilders, longshoremen, lumberjacks, and pretty much anyone we innately identify as a pillar of strength. In fact, of all the muscle groups, it is the one that most clearly distinguishes a longtime athlete from a...

Westend61 / Getty It’s been around forever, and while it may seem like an old-school move, the one-rep max has moved into more modern workouts for the everyday athlete. And it’s exactly what it sounds like: setting yourself up to lift your absolute maximum load (while still maintaining proper...