training

“Progressive overload” has been one of the core principles on resistance training to build muscle. I remember being taught about it in college 25 years ago and reading about it in the late, great Dr. Fred Hatfield’s must-read training bible, Hardcore Bodybuilding: A Scientific Approach. The...

“What makes a training program effective?” The two keys to hypertrophy and strength gains Over the past few years strength training enthusiasts and adepts of the “body beautiful” have been spoiled. Now, more than ever, there is a slew of effective training programs available to everyone wanting...

Dr Meghan Santa Barbara is not just an IFBB Pro, but is also a nutrition consultant and bodybuilding prep coach. As such, she informs her almost 80,000 Instagram followers with a mixture of hard-earned gym knowledge along with the science to back it up. Recently, the popular PT took to social...

Time is the number one excuse for not getting a workout, outside of laziness. But here’s the thing: your gains don’t care about excuses—they care about action. And that’s where this 15-minute density training workout comes in. It is designed for those who lack time but want serious results...

A strong core isn’t just about aesthetics—it’s about creating a solid foundation that supports your entire body, enhancing both general and athletic performance. A six-pack is primarily the result of proper nutrition and overall training, not endless repetitions of traditional ab exercises...

It feels like it wasn’t that long ago that Akim Williams was seen as the upstart mass monster that looked to disrupt the established stars of bodybuilding. It has actually been over a decade since he made his pro debut and now, he is a part of the establishment, yet he still holds his own with...

Patrick Harding was born in Leash, just outside of Dublin, Ireland, but now travels the world using his skills as a performance coach, physiotherapist, and mental development trainer in order to get the best out of his clients, such as the Williams’ Formula One superstar, Alex Albon. M&F caught...

As the world’s greatest bodybuilders get ever closer to Olympia, they know that each and every gym session is an opportunity to head towards making history. One man that exemplifies this ethos is the two-time 212 Olympia champion, Shaun Clarida, as he shares how he blasts his back. “There’s no...

The hours spent at the gym per week doing droning rounds of cardio are something none of us enjoy. In their avoidance, we’ve all sought after the high intensity, low rest training methods to help boost the metabolism. HIIT has become a staple of many training programs for fat loss and an...

From summiting Mt. Everest twice to the first solo crossing of Antarctica, Colin O’Brady has proven himself to be one of the world’s best endurance athletes. Along with his childhood friend Lucas Clarke, O’Brady recently set his 11th world record in June. The pair completed the Race Across...

If you’re looking to add some explosive power to your workouts, you’ve come to the right place. Plyometric training can be a game-changer for your workouts. This dynamic form of exercise, often called “jump training,” is all about high-energy, high-impact movements that target your muscles to...

Medicine ball training might sound old-school, but it’s a timeless fitness tool as versatile as it is effective. These pieces of equipment have been a staple in athletic performance training for centuries, and for good reason. They’re your ticket to explosive power, dynamic strength, and a...

Imagine walking into your local gym and seeing someone benching not with weight plates but kettlebells hanging from resistance bands. This isn’t a circus act; it’s chaos training, a unique and innovative approach that introduces a whole new level of challenge to your workout. Chaos training...

Dogpound Gym founder and trainer Kirk Myers may look tough on the outside, but don’t let his giant muscles fool you. Myers learned at an early age how to understand women from watching his dad work alongside several female teachers in his own place of work. “My dad is a retired elementary...

You’ve probably witnessed it at the gym: someone pushing or pulling a sled, often called a prowler, up and down the floor until they collapse in a heap. If you’re unlucky, you might see someone suffer from the infamous “prowler flu, and nobody wants to clean that up. But have you heard of the...

As US Army veteran and IFBB Pro, Jeremy Potvin is recovering from a partial distal bicep tendon rupture with a technique known as Blood Flow Restriction training or BFR to get back into flexing shape, M&F takes a closer look. “Blood Flow Restriction training safely prevents low-oxygen blood...

Mobility training is the utilization and the ability to actively move a joint (where two bones meet) before being restricted by surrounding tissues (ligaments, tendons, muscles). Examples of mobile joints include ankles, hips, thoracic spine, and shoulders. Performance refers to how effectively...

Amid all the conflicting information about a warm up before a training session, it’s heartwarming to know that doing something is much better than doing nothing before your workout begins. But knowing just what to do may be a bit more daunting a task. Doing the wrong warm up can be ineffective...

Former boxing champion of the world, “Iron” Mike Tyson is apparently keen for his Netflix showdown with Jake Paul to go on, following his recent health scare. M&F catches you up on how Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul scheduled fight was derailed and whether or not the highly hyped bout will still take...

With a myriad of machines and exercise devices to choose from, those odd-shaped kettlebells in the corner of the gym may yet to have peaked your attention, but a recent review of scientific studies has confirmed the benefits of kettlebell training, to get your sweat on, could be a superior...