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Whether you’re a long-time gym lover or just someone who’s trying to get a grasp on the best nutritional strategies for your body, you might have some trouble finding training advice or nutrition guidance ... Continue Reading

On social media, Gen Z calls it the “winter arc” — the period between the end of summer’s warmth and the following spring. It’s typically when bodybuilders embrace lean bulking. If you’re bundling up ... Continue Reading

If you’re tired of the same old protein shakes or just want to cut back on meat, you’re in luck — plants are here to save the day. From seeds to legumes, the top plant sources of protein deliver the ... Continue Reading

Arnold Schwarzenegger is a monolith. From his careers in politics, philanthropy, and entertainment to his years as a professional bodybuilder, Schwarzenegger has cultivated a reputation for being ... Continue Reading

At the risk of making four-time World’s Strongest Man Jón Páll Sigmarsson turn over in his grave, I’ll say it: Deadlifts kind of suck for building muscle. Sigmarsson (who passed away in 1993) famously ... Continue Reading

Barbell squats are a must-do leg exercise. Somewhere along the way, it seems like everybody moved on from what was long considered the de facto lower-body movement. But for (almost) everybody ... Continue Reading

Owning a treadmill is a great way to get in some cardio workouts from the comfort of your own home. It’s perfect as a supplemental option for days you just can’t get to the gym, or as your go-to standard ... Continue Reading

Building muscle is a marathon, not a sprint. That said, there’s no reason you shouldn’t look for every possible avenue to speed things up on your journey. These five tips for muscle growth are ... Continue Reading

“Eat more.” That’s what most fresh-faced trainees hear when they ask the big guy in the weight room how to move up a couple shirt sizes. While not the most poetic way to explain muscle growth, “eat ... Continue Reading

There are a lot of acronyms in the fitness world — HIIT, DOMS, ROM, and MET. The first three have to do with a specific type of workout, a form of muscle soreness, and your movement range of a workout, but ... Continue Reading

Powerlifting is a quantitative sport. In some ways, it’s more about mathematics than muscularity. However, modern powerlifting has started to look beyond the amount of weight on the barbell as the only ... Continue Reading

Whether you work from home or are a busy parent with little spare time, there are plenty of reasons to consider building or adding to your home gym. With so many all-in-one home gym options on the ... Continue Reading

When it comes to improving mental health, there are plenty of strategies to try, but not all are created equal, and some can cause further distress in the long run. Exercise and mental health are a ... Continue Reading

50% off? That's Black Friday — 50% extra is Christmas morning. But if you wanted 50% more hamstring gains on leg day, you don't need to stampede over zealous shoppers or spend hours with wrapping paper; ... Continue Reading

Back day is the best day of the week. If you disagree, take a number and form an orderly line. Almost nothing hits better than inflating your lats, traps, and yoke with a skin-tearing pump and crab-walking ... Continue Reading

I used to take an almost sick pride in skipping calves. Over the course of a decade-plus gym career, I'd find myself putting calf training on the back burner again and again. Why? Training calves is ... Continue Reading

The biggest, strongest legs in the world may not belong to a bodybuilder — not if German cyclist Robert Förstemann and his almost-five-hundred-pound Bulgarian split squats have anything to say about ... Continue Reading

If you're pushing (or have pushed past) 40, want to build muscle or increase strength, and aren't doing blood flow restriction, you're screwing up. Why is BFR particularly potent for middle-aged gym ... Continue Reading

What is a sedentary lifestyle? It’s a lifestyle of insufficient physical activity, and it’s estimated that 31% of the global population over the age of 14 falls within this range. (1) Dr. Raj Dasgupta, an ... Continue Reading

Precor is a designer and manufacturer of some of the world’s best treadmills, but that doesn’t mean your new treadmill from Precor is always going to be trouble-free. It’s always a good idea for you to ... Continue Reading

When it comes to building muscle and gaining weight, intense workouts are only part of the equation. Nutrition is key to optimizing muscle growth, and protein — often referred to as the building block of ... Continue Reading

Are you a fitness novice? A pro? Maybe you simply enjoy an occasional walk on one of the best treadmills. However you identify in your fitness journey, perusing exercise statistics can help you set ... Continue Reading

If you think that running and strength training are opposites, we’re going to change your tune. Endurance training doesn’t mean neglecting your muscles. In fact, quite the opposite. If you want to go the ... Continue Reading

At long last, you’ve decided to purchase a major piece of cardio equipment to ensure that you always have access to a heart-healthy workout within the comfort of your own home gym. After securing the best ... Continue Reading