Burpees are hard. Really hard. And as effective as they can be at sending your heart rate through the roof, they aren’t ideal for 100% of exercisers 100% of the time. After all, even the strongest of athletes can unknowingly…
If you’ve ever experienced “barre shake” while plié-ing or trembled during a plank, you might wonder why you shake when you work out. It’s actually pretty common to experience occasional shaky muscles during a workout, and there are several reasons…
With all of the attention paid to the squat, the step-up often gets overlooked. Indeed, many people simply consider the step-up an “alternative” to that king of lower body strength exercises — something you do only when when you need…
If you’re serious about putting on size, you should know that the quality of your reps matters just as much as the quantity of them. One of the most effective — and simplest — ways to optimize your training and…
Bananas are currently the most popular fruit in America* and are regularly held up as the epitome of a healthy on-the-go snack and the ultimate portable workout fuel. Tennis players munch on them during matches, marathon organizers dish them out…
Every runner wants to equip themselves with the best gear: the best running shoes, running socks, running vests…the list goes on. And if you’re bringing your training indoors, you’ll also want the best treadmill. “Safety and convenience are the first…
Both foam rolling and stretching should be part of your recovery arsenal (after all, foam rolling is different from stretching). Stretching is a practice you can use to loosen up your muscles, but foam rolling is a type of myofascial…
Following and sticking to a fitness and nutrition plan is tough, and there will be days when you can’t find any sense of fitness motivation at all. You might just want to throw in your very sweaty towel and give…
It’s not just a cliche saying when you hear that “abs are made in the kitchen.” What you eat and drink makes a huge difference in whether your six-pack is showing or not. That’s why a focused meal plan for abs can…
For years, ab-crunching moves, from curls to sit-ups, have been the holy grail of stomach-flattening exercises. Media has flamed the hype, reporting on the hundreds of crunches that various celebrities do — presumably, the secret to their photogenic physiques. But,…