Generally, strength-training objectives fall into a handful of major buckets: strength, power, endurance, and hypertrophy (muscle building). So determining something like how many push-ups you should do a day depends on your primary goal. If you’re looking specifically to build muscle with…
Don’t underestimate the value of your body weight when you’re training at home. You don’t need a squat rack and bumpers to build strength and challenge yourself. All you need is a little know-how and some calisthenics equipment. Calisthenics requires…
Intermittent fasting — or IF — may seem like just another diet fad, but the concept of fasting has been around for centuries. It has surged in popularity in recent years, thanks to the fitness and nutrition industry with claims…
Heavy lifts with big movements like squats, deadlifts, rows, and presses are necessary for building a strong and athletic body. But talk with certified trainers who have been around the block a few times, and you’ll find advocates of the…
Bananas are the most popular fresh fruit in the United States — and for good reason. They’re portable, tasty, and have many nutrients like potassium, vitamin B6, vitamin C, magnesium, copper, and fiber. But many people get hung up on the…
Sculpted arms might be a gym rat’s calling card, but you don’t need a loaded barbell or fancy equipment to get strong, impressive-looking triceps. You can get a killer triceps workout at home with the following exercises, which will help…
We love those bright orange, cheese-powder-coated puffed-corn snacks as much as the next person, but let’s face it — they’re not exactly the healthiest choice to satisfy those salty snack cravings. That’s why we’re so intrigued by puffed water lily…
Watch a warm-up for any soccer team — from your local junior varsity squad to the World Cup champs — and you’re bound to see the toe taps exercise. A lot like jogging in place but with more precision, toe taps require…
If your core workouts are all about bending with crunches and holding it right there with planks, it’s time to add the Russian twist to your routine. “In life, we use many movements that include all planes of motion, one of which is rotation,” says…
You may have heard about water weight, wondered what it is, and maybe you’ve even got a class reunion coming up and wondered whether trying to lose water weight may be a quick way to lose a few pounds. “It is…