About Ian Douglass
Ian was the final fitness editor of MEL Magazine, and was credited with elevating the role through his analysis of historical trends in health, fitness and nutrition. He is a contributor to Men’s Health Magazine, The Ringer, and Splice Today, and has been an author or co-author of six books related to professional wrestling. He has captured multiple age-group state championships in both masters rowing and masters swimming, and has been honored as a multi-time All-American masters swimmer who contributed to four of Michigan Masters Swimming’s long-distance national championship relay teams. He is also a former volunteer firefighter.
Bodybuilding
Comparison
- Running on a Treadmill Vs. Running Outside — Which Is Best for Your Goals?
- Ice Bath Vs. Cold Shower — Which Is Better for Strength Athletes?
- Power Rack vs. Squat Stand: Which Piece of Equipment Do You Need?
Equipment Guides
Exercise Guides
- How Do You Start Running in the Morning? An Experienced Ultramarathoner Explains
- How To Do Leg Extensions At Home Without A Fancy Machine From The Gym…Or Any Machine At All
- How To Use the Barbell High Row to Broaden Your Upper Back
- How To Use The Chest Press Machine For Plateau-Busting Pec Gains
- Should You Deadlift Barefoot? Here’s What the Experts Say
- Do the Seated Chest Flye for Stable and Consistent Pec Gains
- Challenge Your Core With the Reverse Plank
- Switch Up Your Chest Workouts With the Reverse-Grip Bench Press
- The Best Treadmill Workouts, Regardless of Your Experience Level
- The Nine Best Wrist Curl Variations to Supercharge Your Grip
- Blow Up Your Back With the Neutral-Grip Pulldown
- How to Do the Plank Jack for Killer Abs and Better Conditioning
Exercise Roundups
Fat Loss
- Rowing for Weight Loss Work: Advice and Workouts From A World Champion Rower
- Does Running Burn Fat? The Science Behind This Cardio Myth
- What Is NEAT and How Does it Impact Your Training and Weight Loss Potential?
Featured
- Wrestling Champion Claudio Castagnoli Shares the Workout Secrets That Turned Him Into the Swiss Superman
- Former Pro-Wrestler Gabbi Tuft Shares How She Shed 100 Pounds of Muscle Since Transitioning
- Wrestling Icon Natalya “Nattie” Neidhart Shares Her New Approach to Nutrition and Training
- 8 Vitamins and Nutrients You Need To Take To Stay Fit Over 40
- How Much Does It Cost To Compete at the Mr. Olympia?
- 4 Ways to Unlock Your Metabolic Potential
- 6 Signs You’re Not Getting Enough Electrolytes
- 6 Reasons to Consider Buying an All-in-One Trainer
- How Strong Is Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson?
- How to Clean Your Gross Protein Shaker Bottle Properly (and What Will Happen if You Don’t)
Muscle Gain
News
Nutrition
- 7 Protein Powder Benefits That’ll Convince You to Restock That Tub, From an RD
- Water Fasting: What is It and is It Safe?
- 6 Post-Workout Recovery Tips From Celebrity Fitness Trainer Don Saladino
- Are There Foods That Burn Fat? The Science Behind the Weight Loss Claim
- Is a Calorie Just a Calorie? An RD Weighs In
- 19 Easy Ways to Add More Protein to Your Diet in 2024
- 8 Vitamins and Nutrients You Need To Take To Stay Fit Over 40
- The Best Sources of Calcium for Strength Athletes (And How Much You Need)
Programs
Pushly
- Can You Train for a Marathon On a Treadmill? An Expert Running Coach Teaches You How
- Wrestling Champion Claudio Castagnoli Shares the Workout Secrets That Turned Him Into the Swiss Superman
- How Much Cardio Is Too Much? Running Coaches Weigh In
- Does Cardio Burn Fat? The Anatomy of a Fitness Myth
- How to Run a Faster Mile, According to a Running Coach
- Does Running Burn Fat? The Science Behind This Cardio Myth
- HIIT Vs. LISS — Which Type of Cardio Is Better?
- How to Identify Aerobic Vs. Anaerobic Exercise (And Why it Matters)
- Are There Foods That Burn Fat? The Science Behind the Weight Loss Claim
- Is a Calorie Just a Calorie? An RD Weighs In
- Former Pro-Wrestler Gabbi Tuft Shares How She Shed 100 Pounds of Muscle Since Transitioning
- Do Massage Guns Work? Here’s the Research and Insights from a PT
- What Is NEAT and How Does it Impact Your Training and Weight Loss Potential?
- How to Clean Home Gym Equipment
- What Are Cross-Training Shoes? How to Pick the Best Pair of Cross-Trainers for You
- Wrestling Icon Natalya “Nattie” Neidhart Shares Her New Approach to Nutrition and Training
- Running on a Treadmill Vs. Running Outside — Which Is Best for Your Goals?
- How to Use a Massage Gun, According to a PT
- Demystifying Your Fat-Burning Heart Rate Zone
- Jogging Vs. Running — What’s the Difference and Why Does it Matter?
- 19 Easy Ways to Add More Protein to Your Diet in 2024
- The 6 Benefits of HIIT to Inspire You to Go Hard
- How Much Does It Cost To Compete at the Mr. Olympia?
- Buying a Used Vs. New Treadmill — Here’s How to Know Which to Buy for Your Home Gym
- Massage Gun Vs. Foam Roller — Which Is Better for Strength Athletes?
- Why Do My Shins Hurt When I Run?
- What Is Fartlek Training? Get Faster and Fitter With This Method of Cardio Training
- How to Make Yourself a DIY Cold Plunge
- How To Use The Chest Press Machine For Plateau-Busting Pec Gains
- 11 Burpee Variations for Next-Level Muscle Conditioning and Strength
Training
- Everything You Need to Know about Different Types of Exercise Bikes
- Manual Vs. Electric Treadmill — Which One Should You Buy?
- The 3 Best Jump Rope Workouts, From a Personal Trainer and World-Class Fighter
- How Do You Start Running in the Morning? An Experienced Ultramarathoner Explains
- Do You Have Proper Walking Form? Probably. A Physical Therapist Makes Sure
- How Many Miles Is a Marathon? An Expert Running Coach Helps You Prepare for Every One of Them
- How Many Miles Is a 5K? A Running Coach Teaches You How to Stay Efficient During All of Them
- The Top Benefits of Running, Plus Tips on How To Start
- How Long Do Running Shoes Last? Plus Tips From a Coach to Help Shoes Last Longer
- Supercharge Your Cardio With This Hill Running Workout From a Running Coach
- What Does It Take To Get Into Trail Running? An Ultrarunner Shares His Secrets
- How to Break in Running Shoes: A Running Coach Explains How To Do it Properly
- What Is the Average Running Speed? Plus Tips for Running Faster
- Running in the Rain Can Be a Great Way to Train — A Running Coach Helps You Make it Even Safer
- What’s the Average Walking Speed? Plus Tips From a Walking Specialist to Walk Faster
- How Long Does It Take to Run a Fast 5K? We Asked a Running Expert for 5K Training Plan
- 6 Tips for How to Prevent Shin Splints, Direct From a Physical Therapist
- 7 Protein Powder Benefits That’ll Convince You to Restock That Tub, From an RD
- Want to Learn How to Run a Mile Without Stopping? 8 Tips From an Elite Coach
- Why Do My Knees Hurt When I Run? A Physical Therapist Explains
- How Long Does it Take to Walk a 5K? (+ Tips to Walk Faster From a Walking Coach)
- Need to Run a Faster 10K in Four Weeks? Here’s Your 10K Training Plan From a Running Expert
- Learn How to Run Faster (At Any Skill Level) From a Triathlete Coach
- How Long Does It Take to Run a Mile? (Plus Tips From an Expert Coach)
- Is Pilates the Key to Strength Training Stability? Here’s the Classic Pilates Workout, Explained by an Instructor
- Are Treadmill Dancing Workouts Serious? Yes. A Treadmill Specialist Explains How to Do it Right
- Rowing for Weight Loss Work: Advice and Workouts From A World Champion Rower
- A Hollywood Trainer Gives You His Favorite Treadmill Dumbbell Workout
- How to Prevent Shin Splints From a Treadmill — Tips from a Physical Therapist
- Water Fasting: What is It and is It Safe?
- The Best Boxing Workouts According to a World Champion Coach
- Can You Train for a Marathon On a Treadmill? An Expert Running Coach Teaches You How
- Check Out These 5 Expert Tips for Running on the Beach Safely (& Benefits)
- How Much Cardio Is Too Much? Running Coaches Weigh In
- How to Achieve Proper Running Form, Explained By Running Coaches
- The Best Interval Running Workouts and Tips from Top Running Coaches
- Does Cardio Burn Fat? The Anatomy of a Fitness Myth
- How to Run a Faster Mile, According to a Running Coach
- What Is BMR? Your Guide to Your Body’s Basal Metabolic Rate
- Does Running Burn Fat? The Science Behind This Cardio Myth
- 6 Post-Workout Recovery Tips From Celebrity Fitness Trainer Don Saladino
- HIIT Vs. LISS — Which Type of Cardio Is Better?
- How to Identify Aerobic Vs. Anaerobic Exercise (And Why it Matters)
- Are There Foods That Burn Fat? The Science Behind the Weight Loss Claim
- Is a Calorie Just a Calorie? An RD Weighs In
- Do Massage Guns Work? Here’s the Research and Insights from a PT
- 7 Tips to Get Stronger After 40
- What Is NEAT and How Does it Impact Your Training and Weight Loss Potential?
- How to Clean Home Gym Equipment
- What Are Cross-Training Shoes? How to Pick the Best Pair of Cross-Trainers for You
- How to Use a Massage Gun, According to a PT
- Demystifying Your Fat-Burning Heart Rate Zone
- Jogging Vs. Running — What’s the Difference and Why Does it Matter?
- How Do You Stack Up? Here Are the Average Marathon Times for Different Types of Runners
- 19 Easy Ways to Add More Protein to Your Diet in 2024
- The 6 Benefits of HIIT to Inspire You to Go Hard
- 8 Vitamins and Nutrients You Need To Take To Stay Fit Over 40
- Buying a Used Vs. New Treadmill — Here’s How to Know Which to Buy for Your Home Gym
- Massage Gun Vs. Foam Roller — Which Is Better for Strength Athletes?
- The Top Tips for Running on a Treadmill, According to Running Coaches
- 30-Minute Treadmill Workouts to Build Stamina and Strength
- Why Do My Shins Hurt When I Run?
- The Best Sources of Calcium for Strength Athletes (And How Much You Need)
- What Is Fartlek Training? Get Faster and Fitter With This Method of Cardio Training
- How to Make Yourself a DIY Cold Plunge
- Should You Buy a Treadmill From Costco? Here Are the Pros and Cons
- How To Do Leg Extensions At Home Without A Fancy Machine From The Gym…Or Any Machine At All
- How To Use the Barbell High Row to Broaden Your Upper Back
- How To Use The Chest Press Machine For Plateau-Busting Pec Gains
- 11 Burpee Variations for Next-Level Muscle Conditioning and Strength
- Should You Deadlift Barefoot? Here’s What the Experts Say
- This Is the Best Beginner Barbell Workout You Can Do
- Do the Seated Chest Flye for Stable and Consistent Pec Gains
- Challenge Your Core With the Reverse Plank
- Switch Up Your Chest Workouts With the Reverse-Grip Bench Press
- The Best Treadmill Workouts, Regardless of Your Experience Level
- How Much Does a Barbell Weigh?
- How to Do 100 Push-ups a Day, Advice and Programming from a CPT
- The Nine Best Wrist Curl Variations to Supercharge Your Grip
- Blow Up Your Back With the Neutral-Grip Pulldown
- A Couch to 5K Training Plan for Strength Athletes of Different Experience Levels
- What’s the Average Biceps Size and How Do You Stack Up?
- How to Do the Plank Jack for Killer Abs and Better Conditioning
- How Often Should You Work Out Your Abs? Plus Tips from Celebrity Personal Trainers
Workouts
- The 3 Best Jump Rope Workouts, From a Personal Trainer and World-Class Fighter
- Do You Have Proper Walking Form? Probably. A Physical Therapist Makes Sure
- How Many Miles Is a Marathon? An Expert Running Coach Helps You Prepare for Every One of Them
- How Many Miles Is a 5K? A Running Coach Teaches You How to Stay Efficient During All of Them
- The Top Benefits of Running, Plus Tips on How To Start
- Supercharge Your Cardio With This Hill Running Workout From a Running Coach
- What Does It Take To Get Into Trail Running? An Ultrarunner Shares His Secrets
- What Is the Average Running Speed? Plus Tips for Running Faster
- What’s the Average Walking Speed? Plus Tips From a Walking Specialist to Walk Faster
- 6 Tips for How to Prevent Shin Splints, Direct From a Physical Therapist
- Want to Learn How to Run a Mile Without Stopping? 8 Tips From an Elite Coach
- Why Do My Knees Hurt When I Run? A Physical Therapist Explains
- How Long Does it Take to Walk a 5K? (+ Tips to Walk Faster From a Walking Coach)
- Learn How to Run Faster (At Any Skill Level) From a Triathlete Coach
- How Long Does It Take to Run a Mile? (Plus Tips From an Expert Coach)
- Is Pilates the Key to Strength Training Stability? Here’s the Classic Pilates Workout, Explained by an Instructor
- Are Treadmill Dancing Workouts Serious? Yes. A Treadmill Specialist Explains How to Do it Right
- A Hollywood Trainer Gives You His Favorite Treadmill Dumbbell Workout
- The Best Boxing Workouts According to a World Champion Coach
- Can You Train for a Marathon On a Treadmill? An Expert Running Coach Teaches You How
- How Much Cardio Is Too Much? Running Coaches Weigh In
- How to Achieve Proper Running Form, Explained By Running Coaches
- The Best Interval Running Workouts and Tips from Top Running Coaches
- How to Run a Faster Mile, According to a Running Coach
- 30-Minute Treadmill Workouts to Build Stamina and Strength
- Should You Buy a Treadmill From Costco? Here Are the Pros and Cons
- 11 Burpee Variations for Next-Level Muscle Conditioning and Strength
- This Is the Best Beginner Barbell Workout You Can Do
- How Much Does a Barbell Weigh?
- How to Do 100 Push-ups a Day, Advice and Programming from a CPT
- A Couch to 5K Training Plan for Strength Athletes of Different Experience Levels
- How Often Should You Work Out Your Abs? Plus Tips from Celebrity Personal Trainers