workout

When life gets on top of you, one of the most common excuses for skipping a workout is “I don’t have time.” We’ve all been there, even me, a certified personal trainer and a freak for exercise. But what if you only need 15 minutes to build strength, burn calories, and feel sweaty and happy...

When building a strong, chiseled upper body, you don’t need a lot of equipment—what you really need is a great chest and shoulder workout routine and just one piece of equipment. That’s where the beauty of a one-piece workout comes in, and we’re focusing on one of the most versatile tools in the...

Whether you’re aiming to build muscle, burn fat, or improve overall fitness, kettlebells are designed to deliver a dynamic approach to full-body strength and conditioning. This 4 week kettlebell transformation workout utilizes a single piece of equipment that allows you to streamline your...

It feels like it wasn’t that long ago that Akim Williams was seen as the upstart mass monster that looked to disrupt the established stars of bodybuilding. It has actually been over a decade since he made his pro debut and now, he is a part of the establishment, yet he still holds his own with...

Dropping calories is one of the surest methods used by those who want to cut weight, but until now, the common belief has been that less energy consumed will lead to poorer workout performance. Not so, says a recent scientific report. In order to understand the effects of calorie restriction on...

Like many kids who grow up in New York, Justin Tompkins—aka X-Over—was infatuated with the game of basketball. He idolized Allen Iverson, as well as his older brother Jahmani “Hot Shot” Swanson. The streets can be an unforgiven place and their mother, Sabrina Swanson, instilled toughness and a...

Free weights will always be the king of the jungle for building muscle and strength, but there is a time and place for other tools to keep your workouts fresh and your body challenged. Enter resistance band training. These are not just for rehab or those trendy Pilates classes—nope, they’re a...

There are two ways to exercise on vacation at the beach. First, enjoy the scenery, the water, and the sand while working on getting a tan. Second, see it as a fun and challenging way to get your sweat on. Imagine the sun on your skin, waves crashing, and the soft sand under your feet while...

Senada Greca is the go-to trainer for celebrities like Bebe Rexa and has amassed more than 5.5 followers on Instagram thanks to her awesome workout and nutrition tips. Recently, the physical trainer and founder of Zentoa performance wear posted a mindful full body kettlebell workout to give your...

Two-time 212 Olympia trophy winner Shaun Clarida is hoping to three-peat the throne in 2024 and if this recent killer leg day workout is anything to go by, The “Giant Killer” could well slay his opponents on stage come this October in Las Vegas. While the list of exercises required to build...

You have fitness goals. Some might be near-term, like losing two pounds this month. Others might be long shots, like competing in your first marathon next year. Regardless, your goals aren’t likely to happen if you aren’t holding yourself accountable. To be sure, accountability can be hard to...

George Bamfo Jr. has earned a reputation among his two million+ Instagram followers for offering tangible advice that we can try for ourselves. And, George Bamfo Jr’s Ab Workout, you’ll be working your core in a way that will have your six-pack popping, just make sure to eat right too. There’s...

You know that feeling when you step outside, take a deep breath of air, and instantly feel a little more alive? That’s the magic of outdoor workouts, which we often overlook during regular gym routines. But what if I told you that there are countless benefits of outdoor workouts, and that it...

Brandon Curry is currently dealing with mobility issues stemming from an ankle injury but that doesn’t stop the 2019 Mr. Olympia champion from hitting his quads as he chases success on the Olympia stage once again. “I had a high ankle sprain recently,” explains “The Prodigy” in an Instagram...

How many times have you assumed a great workout requires a fully equipped gym with tons of equipment? Stop assuming, it’s not true. When equipment access is limited and your time is tight, it’s time to think outside the box. Forget about straight sets, supersets, and circuits. Instead, dive...

Amid all the conflicting information about a warm up before a training session, it’s heartwarming to know that doing something is much better than doing nothing before your workout begins. But knowing just what to do may be a bit more daunting a task. Doing the wrong warm up can be ineffective...

The debate around meal timing for making gains in the gym has been raging for eons, and many people choose to chug down a protein shake following a workout to get those all-important nutrients into their system as fast as possible, but another school of thought believes that as long as you eat...

Chinups, pullups, and barbell row variations are the gold standard for building a rockstar back and spreading your wings. With this dumbbell back workout, you’ll use a significant load to add size and strength to your back muscles. So, why use dumbbells for a back workout ? Although dumbbells...

If time weren’t an issue and you had all the time in the world to workout, then being ripped would be easy, correct? But we don’t live in an ideal world where we have all the time to do what we want. The other side of the coin is that putting off your workout or taking as long as you want would...

Too many articles zero in on the how-to when it comes to stretching, so this one will be a little different. What’s equally, if not more important than how to perform a stretch, is knowing the types of stretches to use, and when. This should help. 5 Types of Stretches When most people think...