Get a Stronger Core With Kettlebell Twists
The abdominal muscles are usually the weak link in anyone’s “core” development. While endless sets of crunches and leg raise will strengthen the anterior abdominal wall,1 these exercises provide a less...
View ArticleBiggest Fat Loss Myths
The only way to truly lean up your midsection is to lean up your entire body with a combination of weight training, proper diet and cardio. By Aaron Loynes MPT, CSCS and Brent Seegraves MPT, CSCS As...
View ArticleClean up your Diet
The first days of warmth and sunshine are almost here, and with those come motivation and inspiration for many. It is a time of renewal and revival in more ways than one. It’s a great time to clean up...
View Article‘Bad’ Exercises: Are Upright Rows Dangerous?
With few exceptions, there are no such things as “bad” exercises – only improperly performed exercises. Q: I was told by the trainer in my gym that I shouldn’t do upright rows. He said they are...
View ArticleFor Toned Legs and Inner Thigh Sweep, Work the Quads
Q: Is there any way to target the muscle on the inner part of the thigh just above the knee? I have knobby knees and would like to add shape and definition to the area. A: The muscle you’re referring...
View ArticlePull ups for a Strong Upper Body
The two most familiar bodyweight exercises for back are pull-ups and chin-ups. There are grip variations which engage the back in different ways depending on the angle of the grip and the width of the...
View ArticleTraining Legs for fitness
Leg training is an essential part of any fitness routine. The legs are made up of some of the largest and strongest muscles in the body, and they play a vital role in our overall health and well-being....
View ArticleHow to use your resistance bands for recovery and toning
How to use your resistance bands for recovery and toning You'll be suprised at how resistance bands can come in handy when it comes to activation, recovery and toning.Also known as physio bands or...
View ArticleHow to increase muscle gain
To increase lean muscle mass, progressive overload is essential – here’s how to build up your gains. Angelique Tagaroulias writes. Progressive overload not only does it stimulate muscle hypertrophy by...
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Erin Stern Elite Body 4 Week Daily Fitness Trainer
by Erin SternMar 07, 2014Previous | Main | NextAs you progress through the program, push yourself from 30 to 40 seconds of high-intensity work for every minute of low intensity.Today's interval workout...
View ArticleKettlebell exercises
The kettlebell craze is continuing to take over the fitness world because of its amazing benefits to overall body strength and conditioning. 'There’s a good reason why these scary-looking cast-iron...
View ArticleHow long should you rest between sets?
The time you take between sets (called a rest interval) should be based on your fitness goals. Like all aspects of fitness, you need to take a scientific approach if you want to maximize results....
View ArticleThrash Your Chest With Frank ‘Wrath’ McGrath
After pushing himself to the limit for competitive glory, Frank McGrath launched his offseason with a chest workout as classic as the gym he performed it in. Get ready to feel like a bodybuilder....
View ArticleTotal leg workout with Dumbells
Great leg development is a reflection of great leg training. Yes, some are blessed with genetics and are able to develop their legs beyond the average, but that does not mean that great leg development...
View Article‘Bad’ Exercises: Are Upright Rows Dangerous?
With few exceptions, there are no such things as “bad” exercises – only improperly performed exercises. Q: I was told by the trainer in my gym that I shouldn’t do upright rows. He said they are...
View ArticleTHE ABCS OF LIFTING: ALWAYS BE IN CONTROL
Q: How fast should I perform my repetitions? One trainer said it didn’t matter as long as I was using good form, while another told me I should be doing them very slowly. A: While both responses have...
View ArticleBetter Muscle Tone with Burnout Sets
Q: Is it beneficial to do burnout sets at the end of a workout? A friend told me that they help to build muscle. A: If your goal is to increase muscular development then yes, performing a light...
View ArticleSquats for Firm Glutes and Calves
Q: Does changing your foot stance during squats make any difference in terms of which muscles you work? I want to target the outer part of my quads. Is this possible? A. Unfortunately, altering your...
View ArticleTighten Those Wiggly Arms With Triceps Punch-Outs
The condition and firmness of the posterior side of your arm is a barometer that in general, gauges how well you have done your upper body training and dieting homework. If the back of your arms, which...
View Article3x Olympia Winner – Andrea Shaw
Interview by Ron Harris Just as the Mr. Olympia contest featured several men who dominated the event for a series of years, the Ms. Olympia has also had a few women that kept an iron grip on the title...
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