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Even though I’m no longer living in Los Angeles, I still help out some friends in the entertainment industry when they have questions about health and wellness. An actor friend called earlier this week and was excited that he’s going back to work — his new TV show is starting production again...

When working the back, you have two kinds of exercises: Exercises for back width – these exercises work your lat muscles, i.e. wide grip pull ups Exercises for back thickness (size from front to back) – i.e. rowing movements If we had to pick only two exercises to build an impressive back, we...

The John Doe 8 Step Full Body Routine 1. Chest – Incline chest press machine With all the exercises we will follow the same sequence of steps: 2 to 3 warmup sets followed by a hard ass work set! Example: – Warm up set 1: One plate per side for 12 reps – Warm up set 2: Two plates per side for...

New post out for you guys today from John Doe Bodybuilding! This one covers some great tips for your traps and rear delts. I only want to give you the best diet, training, and lifestyle advice I have to offer! Now why am I focusing on your rear delts? Because building up those muscles can...

1. The DB fly-pullover-press. I'm not sure what you'd call these, but an old school friend of mine showed me these one time when we were both prepping for a competition. It's an exercise that is geared towards chest/serratus tie-in. What you want to do is grab a light pair of dumbbells you can...

It's easy to get caught up in status as a lifter. And I'm not just talking about "how much ya bench" conversations, either. It's often a question of how long we've been lifting. Do these sound familiar? "You're a beginner? Just get your reps in." "I'd be careful doing that. It's only for...

See you later, cabin fever! The cold and dark winter days are long gone, as longer, sun-filled days are upon us as the official beginning of summer is days away. Whether you hibernated a little too much over the past several months or didn’t get moving as much as you wanted, now is the perfect...

There are two schools of thought when it comes to taking training advice from the pros. Some insist that these men are, essentially, genetic mutants who respond so spectacularly to weight training that they have nothing of value to offer the rest of us mere mortals. Others agree that these men...

Infants often sleep up to 17 hours per day. No, they aren’t just lazy — they need it. School kids require more sleep than teenagers, and teens need more than adults. As we age, our sleep requirements shift, as does our circadian rhythm, which dictates when we feel alert and when we feel tired...

As a new year begins, many athletes reevaluate how they can make the most out of the 365 days to come by scoping out new workouts and the latest gear, making big goals and generally revamping their healthy habits. Part of this annual refresh includes overhauling your diet to align with health...

Weight loss isn’t about a quick fix or detox, it’s about creating lasting habits that help you lead a healthier lifestyle. This can be especially challenging during the holidays, when your normal routines get altered. However, by incorporating the 10 nutrition tips below you can set yourself up...

A recent study published in the American Journal of Physiology: Endocrinology and Metabolism has become one of the most detailed deep-dives into the effects of diet and resistance training in adults aged between 40 and 64, and results have showed that once an individual goes past the optimal...

Over the years, I have been asked this question in many different ways. I chose this question first for “Ask Andy” because it allows for a solid introduction to a “fitness lifestyle.” I’ll answer this with a brief overview of this holistic mindset. In future articles, we’ll be able to dive...

At one time, long before a pandemic would change our lives, working out at home was often times considered a last resort or a quick substitute if you couldn’t make it to the gym for leg day. But now a year after the coronavirus pandemic turned our fitness routines upside down, we’ve come to...

A day spent in the sun may feel good for the soul—but not your skin. “It’s extremely important for men to take care of their skin in the summer because the warmer weather leads to more sweating when exercising,” says dermatologist and Dove expert Terrence Keaney, M.D. “Sweat and friction can...

Mashed potatoes cranberry sauce, pumpkin pie—these holiday staples are indeed tasty, but if you’re trying to keep your carb intake in check, well, these dishes can send the needle on the scale in the wrong direction. Save for the turkey, holiday feasts are frequently a carbohydrate onslaught...

If you want to hit your training and physique goals, you need to fuel your body with the right foods. And while junk food may be tempting, it won’t do you any favors while you’re trying to get beach-ready. Some unhealthy foods are no-brainers, such as sugary sodas and chocolate bars, but there...

You can’t have striations without a proper diet, but don’t think for a moment that training is less important. Both are needed to make sure that your muscles are not obscured by layers of fat and that individual muscles are sufficiently developed to stand out in distinct relief from one another...

Every guy who’s into fitness has some methodology, piece of equipment, or program they like over anything else. Some like to circuit train every day, some follow bodybuilding protocols, and still others participate in any number of fitness trends and fads. There’s no “wrong” or “right” way to...

Your usual abs exercises routine was working great—until it wasn’t. Abs, like any other muscles, need progressive resistance to become stronger and more ripped. Think about it: you wouldn’t keep benching 135 lbs. to grow your pecs if you’re capable of lifting double that. It’s not going to get...