It’s no secret that rest is an essential part of the training process. Rest too long and you won’t see the results you’re looking for. Skip rest altogether and you’re setting yourself up for failure real fast. So, how long should you rest between sets? Is there a magic amount of time that’s best for … Read more
When you’re trying to get more fit there are a lot of variables that come into play. Your workouts should be challenging enough to create a change, whether that be in your performance or your physical appearance. However, it shouldn’t be so rigorous that you’re always fatigued and having a hard time recovering. But how … Read more
When we are gym newbies, we benefit the most from full-body workouts. Since our muscles are just beginning in their transformation and are generally pretty weak, doing full-body workouts will bring the most result. As you gain strength and size in your muscles, however, a full-body workout will no longer be your best choice. You’ll … Read more
Getting rid of our fat and gaining muscle is the goal of almost every man in the gym. I can’t even begin to count the number of times I was asked how to turn fat into muscle. It would be great if you could just magically turn your excess fat into nice lean muscle. Can … Read more
Have you ever decided that you wanted to get into shape or work your way toward a new fitness goal and then went all in only to lose motivation shortly thereafter? Perhaps you started out excited and enthusiastic and then veered off of your diet, programming or maybe even got injured. Whether you’re thinking about … Read more
Push-ups are one of the best bodyweight exercises that you can do for many reasons. Aside from being convenient enough to do anywhere without any equipment, they’re also great for improving upper body definition and core strength. They offer a ton of benefits that can be achieved in a pretty short span of time by … Read more
You may have heard the phrase “opposites attract” when it comes to relationships, but did you know that opposites actually do work really well together. This is especially true where muscles are concerned. Antagonistic muscle pairs, made up of an agonist and an antagonist, are muscles that are opposite to each other and work together … Read more
Whether you choose to do cardio before or after weights will have a different effect on the results that you’ll achieve with your workout. It is a popular question and largely depends on what you’re trying to accomplish. Cardio before weights has its advantages, just as weight lifting before cardio has benefits as well. The … Read more
Did you know that aside from being consistent and working out with proper technique, that there is something you should be doing in order to get the most out of your workouts? Whether you’re training for strength or trying to build muscle, learning how to create a mind-muscle connection can and will have a lot … Read more
The deadlift is one of the single best exercises that you can do for your fitness and health. In addition to offering myriad benefits, it’s just a beast of an exercise. While it may take some time to master, the results you’ll get are well worth the effort. Want to get stronger? Deadlift. Want great … Read more