High-Load Circuit Training For Muscle Gain And Fat Loss
When it’s obvious you work out, friends—and even strangers—don’t miss an opportunity to ask for advice. The most common questions I hear are: “How do I gain muscle?” and “How can I lose fat?” Often,...
View ArticleAMP: Marc Megna's 8-Week Aesthetics Meets Performance Trainer Phase 4, Day 47
Back | Main | Next Like you did with squats and deadlifts during your lower-body max-effort day, try hitting your best bench numbers today. Use all of that excellent dynamic training to explode the...
View ArticleAMP: Marc Megna's 8-Week Aesthetics Meets Performance Trainer Phase 4, Day 48
Back | Main | Next Time flies when you’re having fun—or when you’re pushing your cardio limits. Each of these sprints requires only 30 seconds of max effort and is followed by a full minute of rest,...
View ArticleAMP: Marc Megna's 8-Week Aesthetics Meets Performance Trainer Phase 4, Day 49
Back | Main | Next Use today to look back at how far you’ve come. You’ve put on size and strength while shedding fat. You might have hit some setbacks along the way, but you’ve made progress. You’re...
View ArticleAMP: Marc Megna's 8-Week Aesthetics Meets Performance Trainer Phase 4, Day 50
Back | Main | Next There’s nothing more fundamental or functional than the deadlift. Picking up something heavy from the ground is one of the most basic human movements. Doing it with speed and...
View ArticleThe Floor Press: What Makes The Floor Press So Special?
The dumbbell floor press is an oft-forgotten exercise that should get a lot more love than it does. Or maybe everybody’s doing it, but I just can’t see them because they’re down on the ground over...
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View Article3 Muscle-Building Chest Workouts From Cory Gregory!
On Monday—otherwise known as “international chest day”—guys everywhere flock to the gym. Most of them have one thing on their mind: find an open bench and push the hell out of some heavy weight. If...
View ArticleHealthy Eating: 5 Convenient Ways To Add More Protein To Your Diet
When it comes to your diet, forget the fads and start with science. Multiple studies have suggested that higher-protein diets result in greater weight loss, greater fat loss, and higher preservation...
View Article5 Ways To Spark New Muscle Growth
Feeling frustrated that your body seems to have hit the “pause” button on your muscle and strength gains? If you’ve been following the same training split for a few months, it’s possible that your...
View ArticleAttacking your workout like a ninja warrior
It’s no huge surprise that Jeremy Guarino won the first Buffalo Ninja Warrior contest in July. The Amherst gym owner is certified to teach yoga, CrossFit and personal training, and served four years...
View ArticleMeet the MAMILS: Middle-aged men in Lycra
Buff stuff! Hot Hollywood bodies are transforming men into MAMILS – that’s middle-aged men in Lycra. Ripped celebrities are inspiring 40-somethings to bulk up, and now men in tights are hitting the...
View ArticleTired of her own excuses, Asher underwent a shapeover
Warilla woman Asher Prior can look superhuman. Showing off her IFBB Pro Figure body on the beach. Picture: MARK NOLAN PHOTOGRAPHY It takes more than just abs of steel to succeed in the...
View ArticleAMP: Marc Megna's 8-Week Aesthetics Meets Performance Trainer Phase 4, Day 51
Back | Main | Next You’ve got the training down, but what about your nutrition—specifically hydration? You’ve been hitting the gym often and working hard, which means recovery might be a problem. If...
View ArticleGrow Solo: 3 Stand-Alone Intensity-Blasters
I’m single by choice. No, we’re not talking about my marital status. I’m referring to the fact that I don’t have a workout partner. Sure, I was hitched in the past, but finding someone who shares my...
View Article5 Ways To Turn Setbacks Into Triumph
Vital Stats Name: Rich GaspariOccupation: CEO of Gaspari Nutrition, IFBB Hall of Fame BodybuilderWebsite: gasparinutrition.com/richgaspari I had accomplished just about everything I set out to do in...
View ArticleCrossFit: 3 Mental Toughness Tips
Vital Stats Name: Jackson YeeOccupation: Fitness TrainerBodySpace: jax4444Website: mentaltoughnessguy.com If you saw any of the 2014 CrossFit Games in July, I’m sure you noticed some of the incredible...
View ArticleChest Workout: Hunter Labrada's 5 Moves To Massive Pecs!
Vital Stats Name: Hunter LabradaAge: 21Height: 5’9″Weight: 235 lbsEducation: Texas A&M UniversitySponsor: Labrada Nutrition AthleteLocation: College Station, TX Nearly every guy in the gym hungers...
View Article10 Best-Tasting Vegan Protein Powders
Protein powders come in many different types. Most people are familiar with the milk-derived whey and casein proteins, but there are lesser-known, plant-based options like soy protein, hemp protein,...
View ArticleBack To Basics: Your Blueprint For Building A Bigger Back!
Vital Stats Name: Justin WolteringOccupation: Celebrity trainer, muscle-building expert, Dymatize athleteAccomplishments: 25+ coversWebsite: justinwoltering.com Whether it’s beach season or off-season...
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