Building and maintaining strong core muscles helps set the foundation for all aspects of fitness, whether your goals are purely functional (being able to lift your kid without hurting your lower back), aesthetic (hello, six …
Guys love their arm training. Ladies? Most of the time, we’d rather work butt and legs—probably because we’re more likely to get noticed (and judged) on those areas by both sexes than we are on …
The kettlebell swing is widely regarded as the king of all kettlebell exercises. It trains the commonly weak posterior chain muscles (glutes, hamstrings) like no other exercise, and it strengthens the core. It’s hard to …
An impressive vertical jump is the ultimate standard of lower-body power and explosiveness—an attribute that pays as many dividends in high-impact sports like basketball, football, and soccer as it gets you wide-eyed looks in the …
We’re willing to bet that most people get interested in the kettlebell for one reason: it looks damn cool. A black cannonball with a cast-iron handle, no other training tool can match its old-school, back-to-basics …
Think about how you train pullups. You jump up to the bar and grind out as many as you can, right? Rest until you think you can get the same number of reps again (or …
Getting strong doesn’t require wookiee-like genetics or a complex workout program. It really boils down to mastering four basic movement patterns: hinge, squat, pull, and push. In Week 7 of our 8-week Star Wars Fuel …
The first physical skill we lose as we get older is our ability to produce power—to jump, accelerate, and change direction on a dime. As it declines, so does our capacity to play sports (or …
You can have a big bench press or squat, but if you can’t stand on one leg for a few moments, you can be tripped up and topple just like an AT-AT Walker. Improving your …
“What Would Nike Say?” Q&A With Trainer Carmen Morgan A man who loves fitness and wants to make it his job has plenty of sources to turn to for inspiration. A woman isn’t so lucky. …
Battle Ropes are one of the hottest trends in functional training, especially for athletes. If you’re ready to take the plunge into Battle Rope Training, going far beyond the simple “Waves” that most people are familiar with, this guide to Battle Ropes is for you. Get ready for extreme conditioning and functional strength.
If doing yoga is your new goal, but you don’t know where to start…fear not, we got you covered. Here are 10 yoga tips for every beginner to help you get started towards your fitness goals! Yoga …
How many times have you seen someone warm up for a squat workout with a set of 10 with the bar. This epidemic plagues most gyms around the country. By performing simple hip flexor stretches, in particular …
Getting tied up isn’t just for the bedroom anymore. Binding your limbs to reduce blood flow can help you build muscle and come back from injuries—and as you get older, it may be the best …
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