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Per Bernal Based off my popular LIIFT4 program on Beachbody OnDemand, this efficient and effective upper-body circuit workout combines old-school lifting 101 with the science of high-intensity interval training (HIIT). A study published in the Journal of Strength and Conditioning found that...

wavebreakmedia One bottle of beer is about 100 worthless calories. It offers no value—it's just junk. Throw back two, three, or four more, and you're putting an awfully big dent in your recommended total caloric intake when you add them on top of breakfast, lunch, and dinner. But hey, we get...

In a perfect world, we'd all have a good hour of free time every day, specifically for working out. Unfortunately, that's not the case—and some days, between making time for work, friends, and family, it's hard enough to just find time to take a breath, let alone crush a workout. That is, until...

There’s no two-ways around it: Battle ropes look fierce. Varying in thickness, weight, and length, the fitness training tool is right up there with kettlebells and dumbbells as a must-have for gyms and trainers everywhere. But it's not just because using them can make anyone feel like a...

panda3800 / Shutterstock Busy men know how to be efficient in the gym. That’s why busy men train with supersets. With supersets, leisurely rests—the time lazier guys spend checking Instagram—are gone. Instead, it’s back-to-back moves: one set of A, one set of B, rest, repeat. Plus, since you...

Five years ago, Major Mark Ivezaj went searching for a better training program for the men under his command in Alpha Company, 3rd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment—one of the most elite units in the U.S. Army. He found that program and more under the guidance of world-class powerlifter Matt...

At 9:30 on the morning of his last Muscle & Fitness photo shoot Tim Kennedy walked into the gym wearing a suit. There weren’t any cameras out yet, and you could count the number of people he’d see before changing into his workout gear on one hand, but Kennedy dressed for business anyway. First...

For most of us, this time of year is jam-packed. Between endless to-do lists, parties, and traveling, you can get thrown off your normal routine. One thing you should try to fit in? Workouts. Exercise is the ultimate sign of self-care, explains Tara Nicolas, a NASM certified personal trainer and...

Let’s face it, gym weight rooms can be daunting. Confusing equipment, massive barbells, guys with intimidating grunts—it can be overwhelming if you’re a weight-training newbie who is just looking for a simple way to strengthen and tone your arms. Don’t let those gym rats scare you off. In the...

Supermodel, body positivity activist and soon-to-be mom Ashley Graham has been documenting her pregnancy on social media since she announced she was expecting on Instagram in August. But her latest YouTube video series isn’t only about her growing baby bump—it's also about her exercise routine...

Is there anything Michelle Obama can’t do? The former first lady just showed off part of her exercise routine, and gave all of her fans some major gym inpso—and no, we're not talking about her super-toned arms this time. On Sunday, Obama, 55, shared a photo of herself in a split-leg lunge while...

Getting in shape from home is easier than ever with subscription services that let you stream workouts from your TV, smartphone, or tablet—and five of these services are available as affordable add-ons to an Amazon Prime membership. (And you thought free two-day shipping and Transparent were the...

Dermot McBrierty / Shutterstock Kettlebells are the best way to crank out a quick and effective workout for optimal strength training. No longer do you have to enlist every piece of iron in the gym, blast your entire body for two hours, and then collapse on the mat in a heap of exhaustion and...

Courtesy of Hemp Hydrate Operating an elite boxing facility all while directing, producing, writing, and acting sounds impossible—but don’t tell Peter Berg that. With credits like Friday Night Lights and the Mark Wahlberg sufferfest Lone Survivor under his belt, the renowned Hollywood...

This probably isn't a "newsflash" moment, but it needs to be said: Vanessa Hudgens has an incredible body—which isn't terribly surprising given the access to personal trainers, chefs, nutritionists, etc., that most celebs have. (It's definitely easier to achieve your #fitnessgoals if you're...

There’s a notion out there that you need to belong to a gym in order to maintain a fitness routine, but that couldn’t be further from the truth. While there’s certainly nothing wrong with leaving your house to get your sweat on, it’s also completely possible to get a great workout in the comfort...

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areebarbar / M+F Magazine If there’s one thing Derek Hansen knows, it’s how to help athletes oppose gravity. No, he’s not showing them how to float in midair. But the top sprint coach has been helping elite competitors in the NFL, NBA, and NCAA oppose the natural force for three decades—all in...

In case anyone is stuck on ideas and just want to try out something different. JM Creeping Death will help rock the boat a little bit for ya ;0) Hopefully this link works. It’s just a PDF so you’ll need in order to open it.

Maria Jeffs / Shutterstock Everyone enjoys a good workout partner—but most don’t have four legs. Swedish couple Oona and Antti, however, have no problem incorporating their furry friends into their exercises. The two regularly post videos of their workouts with their three...