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?
Exercise Guides
- 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
Featured
- 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
- 18 Ways to Eat More Protein to Pack on Muscle Mass
- 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
- 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?
- 18 Ways to Eat More Protein to Pack on Muscle Mass
- 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
- 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’s the Average Marathon Time for Different Types of Runners
- 18 Ways to Eat More Protein to Pack on Muscle Mass
- 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 Doing 100 Push-Ups a Day Can Improve Your Fitness
- 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
- 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 Doing 100 Push-Ups a Day Can Improve Your Fitness
- 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