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Stretching Smarter: The Do’s and Don’ts for Maximum Flexibility
By JP CatanzaroOriginally published: September 23, 2014 – Updated for 2025 Want to boost flexibility, prevent injuries, and optimize performance? Stretching is an essential tool—but
Stretching Smarter: The Do’s and Don’ts for Maximum Flexibility
By JP CatanzaroOriginally published: September 23, 2014 – Updated for 2025 Want to boost flexibility, prevent injuries, and optimize performance? Stretching is an essential tool—but
How to Fix Lagging Body Parts: Proven Training Strategies
If you have a muscle group that refuses to grow, you have two options: Let’s break down both strategies and how to apply them effectively.
How to Build Muscle and Strength After 40—Without Destroying Your Joints
As you hit your 40s, 50s, and beyond, you realize that you can’t do what you did in your teens, 20s, or even early 30s.
Stay Fit on the Fly: No-Excuse Workouts for Travelers
One of the biggest challenges people face when traveling is maintaining their exercise routine. The two most common excuses? Lack of time and lack of
The 70-Degree Incline Swiss Bar Press: A Safer Way to Build Strength
Using a neutral grip with a Swiss bar or log is a shoulder-friendly way to perform overhead presses. However, these large implements often require you
Why the FDA’s Red Dye Ban Should Make You Rethink Your Vitamins
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently announced a ban on red dye No. 3 in food and oral medicines, citing potential cancer risks.
Meat: A Friend, Not a Foe
A new meta-analysis confirms what I’ve been saying for years: minimally processed beef has minimal to no impact on most cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors.
Amanda’s Strength Journey: From 4 to 12 Chin-Ups!
Chin-ups are one of the most challenging yet rewarding exercises in strength training. Back in 2021, Amanda could only complete 4 chin-ups (read here). With
Maximize Your Muscle Growth: Choose a Split Routine!
If your goal is to maximize muscle growth, focusing on fewer muscle groups per session might be your best bet. Recent research suggests that training
Free Weights or Machines? Why Not Both!
In fitness, debates about free weights versus machines are common. Some praise free weights for their functional benefits, engaging stabilizers, and promoting natural movement patterns.
Hydration Essentials for High-Protein, Low-Carb Diets: Fuel Your Body Right
When you’re exercising regularly on a high-protein, low-carb diet, hydration becomes even more crucial. Lower-carb diets mean you’re missing out on the hydration “boost” from
A Great Exercise for the Rectus Femoris
The lying (supine) single-leg extension is an effective way to isolate the rectus femoris, especially when performed on your back with the hip extended. Unlike
Wake Up, America: You’re Headed in the Wrong Direction!
Over the past three decades, the health of Americans has taken a dramatic downturn. What was once a rarity has now become the norm, with
Training Economy: How Weight Training Can Be Your All-in-One Fitness Solution
Recent research has once again confirmed what many in the weightlifting community already know: weight training isn’t just for building muscle; it can significantly improve
Mastering the Bent-Over Cuban Rotation
The bent-over Cuban rotation is a hybrid movement that effectively combines an elbows-out row with an external rotation, making it an essential exercise for shoulder
How to Extend Your Set of Sternum Chin-Ups
The sternum chin-up is a challenging exercise that targets your upper body, particularly the lats, biceps, and core. The goal is to touch the bar
A New Challenge for Push-Ups: Feet-Elevated 1¼ Push-Ups
Think regular push-ups are too easy? It’s time to take your upper body workout to the next level with feet-elevated 1¼ push-ups. This advanced variation
The McGill Warm-Up for an Armour-Plated Core
After decades of pain-free living, I was blindsided by lower back issues late last year. Everyday activities became a challenge, and squats and deadlifts were
The Rest-Pause Method for Massive Calves
Calves are notoriously challenging to develop, but after decades of trial and error, I’ve discovered a foolproof method to make them grow. This technique involves
The DIY 3-Ingredient Skin Elixir
If you’re looking for one of the most powerful anti-aging skin creams on the market, look no further. You can make it yourself with only