workouts

Use the "2 for 2" rule when deciding if it's time to increase the amount of weight you're lifting: When you can do 2 more reps with a given weight than you started out with for 2 consecutive workouts, increase the weight. Say, for example, you can do 225 lbs for a single rep on the bench press...

If you're honest, when someone asks how your workout went, you can't always say, "Awesome!" Sometimes it's just "Meh." Why is that? Why aren't all your workouts incredibly productive—maybe even exciting? What can you do to make sure your workouts are not only "awesome," but moving you closer to...

High-intensity interval training (HIIT) is a popular form of exercise that alternates short periods of intense exercise with recovery periods. It’s especially prevalent among people taking studio classes and participating in on-demand workouts, but HIIT can also be performed solo at the gym or...

So, you’ve reached your weight loss goal. Now what? Well, maintaining your weight loss can be tricky. When it comes to changing your nutrition plan, it’s a good idea to add food back slowly. At the same time, experts recommend continuing an exercise routine for overall health and to help...

So, you’ve reached your weight loss goal. Now what? Well, maintaining your weight loss can be tricky. When it comes to changing your nutrition plan, it’s a good idea to add food back slowly. At the same time, experts recommend continuing an exercise routine for overall health and to help...

Any time you begin a new activity like fitness walking, you’re bound to have a ton of questions that need to be answered. From whether or not you need to worry about proper technique to how to stay motivated, here are eight good-to-know tips before you begin: 1 FORM MATTERS Like all other...

Long-term results are the hallmark of a healthy lifestyle, however, sometimes we need a quick fix for weddings, reunions, other special events or to boost motivation. Here are tips to get fast weight-loss results while ramping up your workouts. Ramping up workouts is a great way to boost...

The low-carb, high-fat ketogenic diet is majorly trending right now. In fact, you probably know a few people who have tried it. Just like any other eating style, it works well for some people, while others find it impossible to stick with. And if you’re spending a lot of time in the gym, it’s...

Congratulations: You worked hard to hit your goal weight and you made it. However, maintaining weight loss might be harder than you think. Research presented at The Endocrine Society’s annual conference found just 14% of those who lost moderate amounts of weight (defined as 10–15% of their...

Many people look to places like Muscle & Fitness, FLEX, and M&F Hers to find athletes who have developed their bodies in a way that is similar to what they want to look like. Fortunately, there are several great champions and athletes that they can learn from and aspire to look like. The only...

The past year has been a steep trek, no doubt. Now it’s time to enjoy the view. During this pandemic, online training options like Zoom workouts and IG Live sweat sessions have shown us that you really don’t need a gym in order to get your workouts in. However, they probably also exposed you to...

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...

Instagram is a great source for fitness motivation, but a quick scroll on the popular social media platform may also leave you green with envy. It’s easy to assume that the person behind the picture enjoys a hassle-free lifestyle, with all the time in the world to train. But you can be reassured...

The COVID-19 pandemic has certainly forced gymgoers worldwide to not only reimagine how they work out, it’s also forced many to reinvest long-term in their fitness lifestyle. One upstart fitness app—Flexit—hopes to take fitness enthusiasts’ investment in their health by helping people train at...

It’s been more than four decades since Arnold Schwarzenegger won the last of his seven Mr. Olympia titles in 1980, yet the workouts that helped mold him into arguably the greatest bodybuilder ever are as valid today as they were then. From the time he migrated from Munich to Southern California...

Per Bernal / M+F Magazine Will he or won’t he compete in this year’s Olympia remains the 2020 question, but what can’t be questioned is how basic free-weight exercises have been the staples of the seven-time Olympia winner Phil Heath's back workouts during his career. Rows with barbells (using...

The best thing about Google—aside from, you know, having the entire world at your fingertips—is that you can find ideas for literally any of kind workout at the stroke of a keyboard. Want to find the perfect at-home ab workout? Google it. Need to know the difference between squats and deadlifts...

James Michelfelder and Therese Sommerseth Even the most hardcore lifters can fall victim to the time-sucking demands of the holiday season—parties, family functions, and travel—but that doesn’t mean your physique has to suffer. Instead of cranking out six hard workouts per week, allow yourself...

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...

You already know that strengthening your glutes comes with perks like boosting your metabolism and filling out your jeans. But did you also know that a stronger peach has the distinct advantage of making sex better—and not just because it gives your partner something to grab onto? “Increased...