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Anyone with a fitness tracking gizmo knows that they are led towards the goal of making 10,000 steps per day in order to optimize their health. But where did that number come from? And how true it is? Fortunately, science has sought to put that number to the test, and while 10k is an ideal...

When it comes to building shoulder mass, overhead presses and lateral raises are the staple moves of many workout routines. Although these traditional exercises are excellent at building strength and creating the coveted ‘capped’ shoulders, banded shoulder rotations hold their own (and then...

While Intermittent Fasting has long been a concept adopted by fitness aficionados, the idea of fasting itself spans civilizations such as the ancient Greeks, Romans, and Egyptians. In addition to theories around detoxing and boosting the immune system, some people undertake extended fasts in the...

Most of us have heard the term “functional fitness.” It’s been associated with all kinds of fitness trends. When the phrase first became popular, it seemed like it was practically all about performing an insane variety of gym circus tricks—you know, like balancing on air-filled discs while...

If you were a highly qualified personal trainer with your own gym, you’d have the knowledge and resources to construct the perfect workouts. But, while the office or factory calls for many of us when our alarm goes off each morning, the good news is that we can draw on the wisdom of these...

“Liquid Bread” or beer, as it is more commonly known, is second only to water and tea in terms of global consumption. Since at least 5,300 BC (but who’s counting?), revellers everywhere have been improving their short-term mood while relaxing and making decisions that they may or may not regret...

Are you the type to exercise while on vacation or prioritize it when life comes at you in full force? If so, this is for you. Exercising is always a personal choice; nothing magnifies this more than summer vacation. You can’t bring the gym with you to stay on the gain train, but you can take...

If, like millions of fans across the world, you’ve followed the career of the brilliant and brutally honest comedian, Tom Segura, you’ll know that while he’s in the best shape of his career right now, this Cincinnati-born stand-up star was once 50-plus pounds heavier and even made a regular joke...

Sedric Louissaint is a name synonymous with both power-packed punches in the MMA ring and skillful strategizing in the realm of cybersecurity. The notion of balancing an active lifestyle and a desk job seems like a myth to many. Yet, Louissaint shatters this misconception daily as he straddles...

If you’re looking for a shapely, contoured midsection you may think training your abdominal muscles daily and incorporating heavy weights into the equation is the answer. However, that might lead to the opposite of what you’re looking to achieve and result in boxy, bulky, or square-looking...

The day we celebrate mothers all over the globe is right around the corner which means shopping for her perfect gift is at the top of your ‘to-do’ list. For the mothers who put not only their families first but also make health and fitness a top priority in their busy schedules, these gifts...

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...

Living an anti-sitting lifestyle is difficult and sometimes you cannot get away from work or have no time to train before or after work due to early mornings, late nights, or a lack of energy. You go straight from the car to the office chair, back to the car, and home to bed or the couch...

You shouldn’t have to drain your bank account to fill your fridge. Although you may be experiencing this now. According to recent research, in 2022, 83 percent of consumers have noticed an increase in food prices. Paying almost double for your regularly scheduled healthy groceries can put a...

Vacations are meant for lots of fun, not strict dieting or driving yourself crazy with calorie counting while dining at new restaurants. On the other end of the spectrum, falling off the wagon during your getaway so badly it takes weeks to beat the bloat and button your jeans is not the way to...

Being an athlete in the IFBB Pro League is challenging enough. Imagine doing it while dealing with body comfort issues. Tiffany Chandler is a popular Fitness competitor, and she is the 2019 Puerto Rico Pro Fitness winner and two-time Fitness Olympia competitor. She is also a wife and mother to...

As an actor, every once in a while, I get booked to play a character on a show that films at some amazing location, such as Tulum, Mexico, where I just returned from. Production put me in a resort that was first class, but the hotel gym — like many such institutions — left much to be desired. I...

5 Reasons You're Gaining Weight While Dieting The good news is that you’ve decided to focus on your weight by putting more emphasis on your diet and the things you put in your body. The bad news is that all of a sudden, you’re noticing the scale starting to creep back up. What gives? You were...

Using Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (HCG) in Short & High-Dose Blasts is probably the Easiest and Most-Effective way to Restore Libido when Hormone Balance is off. HCG mimics Luteinizing Hormone (LH) and signals the Testes to start producing Testosterone, Estrogen & Semen again, while the Adrenal...

Some lifters look at the TRX and think, “How is the TRX going to get me stronger?” The biggest disadvantage of the TRX is after a certain point, it will not get you any stronger because it’s all about bodyweight and leverage. And for this reason, is not a great tool for absolute strength. But...