exercise

Whether you have a resolution to improve your work performance, nail that interview for a new job, or a impress everyone at a big meeting , a new study has shown why you should make the time to put some vigorous physical exercise into your overall prep. The effects of working out before work...

Finding time to work out can feel like a luxury, especially when life’s demands increase around the holiday and New Year’s season. But here’s the thing: you don’t need hours in the gym to build muscle and strength when time is of the essence. That’s where this 15-minute dumbbell EMOM workout...

esGunnar Peterson may call himself “prehistoric,” but this coach, who has gained results from both celebrities and the general public keeps his own energy levels high as a motivated trainer, an ambassador for MitoQ, and a member of The Vitamin Shoppe’s Wellness Council. Searching for some...

Many lifters get the wrong idea regarding strengthening the core. They perform endless crunches or planks that leave them staring at the floor. While those exercises have their place, they often miss the core issue. A strong core isn’t just about the six-pack; it’s about stability and the...

Building muscle is about more than just exercising around the clock. In fact, studies show that exercise alone isn’t enough to get practical muscle-building results. Experts advise a combination of several factors at once, including an understanding of balanced nutrition, the use of healthy...

Not everyone who is fat is unfit. But to what extend does staying active protect your life when you are losing the battle of the bulge? Research in this area continues to show that carrying extra pounds can lead to health problems, but no matter your BMI, those that exercise will live longer. A...

As trainer to the multi-time World’s Strongest Man, Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson, Sebastian Oreb, who is also known as the “Australian Strength Coach” knows how to get epic results from his clients. So, when he decided to weigh-in on the long-running debate concerning which rep range is best for...

Jay Cutler was so celebrated for his enormous arms that he lifted no less than four Olympia trophies during his time in active bodybuilding competition. Now aged, 51, Cutler is still crushing his workouts and has shared the top three tricep exercises that he uses to keep taxing those arms...

With Ozempic and other hunger suppressing drugs becoming all the rage for weight loss, new research into exercise suggests that physical activity may be superior to prescription drugs, especially for women. Here’s why. Active ingredients like semaglutide, found in Ozempic help type 2 diabetes...

The classic pushup will never go out of style, but it can get dull, especially for those able to knock out a few sets of 20 or more reps with relative ease. However, many excellent variations exist, including the one with the coolest exercise name ever, the TRX Atomic Pushup. This isn’t just...

In the process of human physiological changes, muscle loss and fat accumulation often present a close and complex relationship. On one hand, the reduction of muscle mass often creates conditions for fat accumulation. Muscle is an active tissue in human metabolism and it also consumes a...

On the road to pursuing health and vitality, aerobic exercise is undoubtedly a shining star. Aerobic exercises such as running, swimming, and cycling can not only bring physical changes but also have a positive impact on us at the spiritual level. Running, as one of the most common and...

If you are in serious need of some extra sleep, then there may be a way to have a better bed time. A major new study has turned the pillow on the idea that late night exercise keeps you awake, meaning you could get significantly more shut-eye by simply swapping around your workout sessions. The...

Battling the bulge is a constant struggle for more than 100 million adults in the United States alone, but is all body fat the same? Not according to a new study, that says those who exercise, even if they are obese, tend to develop healthier fat. The study, carried out by the University of...

There may be some particular body parts that you want to focus on during your workouts. Perhaps it is the arms, the core, the glutes, or the legs, but what about the breasts? Is that even an area you can work on in the gym without a visit to the plastic surgeon’s office? Perkier, larger, or...

When building a lower body worthy of shock and awe, the hamstrings often play second fiddle to the quads. Because who doesn’t like a good quad teardrop flex? However, performing hamstring exercises are crucial for athletic performance, injury prevention, and fundamental human movement. They are...

Golf may seem like a sport that revolves around finesse and precision, but it’s a power game at its core. From driving the ball off the tee to maintaining control through your golf swing, building strength in the right areas of your body can make all the difference. That’s where the weight room...

The barbell overhead press is a true test of strength because nobody yells, “It’s all you, bro.” as they yank the bar from your chest. With the overhead press, you can lift it, or you can’t. Although the barbell overhead press is not the only way to improve overhead strength, it’s the one that...

In real life scenarios, chaos may not be the best option, but in the strength world, adding chaos to traditional strength exercises provides an extra challenge for you and your strength. It’s a good form of chaos. Chaos training adds instability to traditional exercises to engage the body with...

While summer brings the kind of weather that is welcome for much needed vacations, working out in the heat is certainly no holiday. Soaring temperatures, combined with intense exercise, is a combination that all too commonly kick-starts a banging headache, derailing our gym sessions and...