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Technique Tuesday

What's the Difference Between Pull-ups and Chin-ups?

Even though they’re very similar and effective, pull-ups and chin-ups are two different movements that target different muscle groups. Pull-ups have a reputation as being one of the more challenging bodyweight exercises, as they demand quite a bit of strength. Chin-ups, on the other hand, are often seen as an alternative to pull-ups and many […]

Just Getting Started

Home Sweat Home: All About Home Gyms

Whatever your fitness goals, a home workout space can help make them a reality. You’ll eliminate commute time to the gym, avoid having to lug around a change of clothes, and have the luxury of working out when the time is right. When designing your home gym, keep these tips in mind. Combine cardio and […]

Technique Tuesday

Getting the Most Out of Traditional Bicep Curls

The bicep curl is an old-school weightlifting technique that has stood the test of time. If you’re looking to add some muscle and shape to your arms, the classic bicep curl is the way to go. 3 Tips to Better Bicep Curls. 1. Focus on form first. Way too many fitness enthusiasts think they need […]

Technique Tuesday

Barbell Shoulder Press Technique Tips

The barbell shoulder press is one the best exercises you can do for building wider-looking, more powerful shoulders. The problem, however, is that many exercisers often perform the lift incorrectly and set themselves up for an injury. While at first glance the shoulder press seems quite simple, there is quite a bit of technique that […]

Achieving Your PR

Muscle Recovery Foods for Post Workout Meals

Here is a great summary of some of the best muscle recovery foods when you’re feeling rundown following a tough workout. You could recover more quickly after tough workouts, with improved post-workout nutrition. Taking advantage of the best muscle recovery foods and timing around your workouts can go a long way when it comes to […]

Achieving Your PR

5K Training Tactics to Schedule to Crush Your Personal Record

This 5K training schedule will get you ready to take control of your preparation to level up your 5K performance. While you can never guarantee hitting your next personal record, you’ll want to check out these techniques. From your training schedule to pre-race nutrition, preparation is the difference between a pretty good run and leading […]

Coaching

Why The Rowing Machine Is The Most Underrated Fitness Tool

Burn an average of 800 calories an hour rowing! Rowing is a full-body cardio and strength workout. Learn how to master proper rowing form to get maximum benefit.

Wellness

Make Your Heart Happy with a Heart Healthy Diet

In addition to regular cardiovascular exercise and quitting tobacco use, making heart healthy diet choices is an important action that will reduce your risk of heart disease. Making your diet heart healthy doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Here’s how you get started. While some superfoods specifically benefit your cardiovascular system, your overall approach to eating for […]

Coaching

How I Learned to Love the Elliptical (Hint: it has to do with a Heart Rate Monitor)

As a runner, I used to dread my off-days. I know running every day isn’t good over the long term. So once or twice a week, I’ll hop on an elliptical machine to supplement my running workouts. One of the reasons running appeals to me is that it has very concrete measurements that I’m familiar […]

Wellness

6 Ways to Get Back in Shape Post-Baby

Feel good in your body post-pregnancy with some patience, self-love and these 6 tips for eating well and getting proper rest and exercise.

Achieving Your PR

Two Daily Workouts for Doing Functional Training at Home

While the words functional training might bring to mind images of buff young athletes performing muscle-ups and throwing around heavy weight, many of the functional movements included in functional movement type workouts are a fantastic way for home gym athletes to increase range of motion, power, and strength without lifting heavy weights and completing complicated movements. […]

Coaching

How To Build Strength With Loaded Carries (Videos)

5 Loaded Carry Strength Exercises Next up in my “Exercises You Should Be Doing” series is the Loaded Carry. While this may be one of the simpler looking exercises you may ever do, don’t let it fool you into thinking it’s not very effective. When done right, this “simple” exercise can be a game-changer for those […]

The Ultimate Guide To Pre- And Post-Workout Nutrition