Training your back isn’t just a one-exercise-and-done situation. That’s because the back contains an intricate system of muscles that support pretty much every movement in your body. If you’re bending, ... Continue Reading
The 5 Best HIIT Treadmill Workouts to Bring Some Heart to Your Training
High-intensity interval training (or HIIT) is a style of cardio that athletes either love, hate, or (somehow) both at once. From aerobics classes to long-distance nature walks, there’s no shortage of ... Continue Reading
Cold Plunge Vs. Sauna — Which is Better for Post-Workout Recovery?
Lifting heavy, eating well, and recovery strategies are all part of the big picture of making gains. When it comes to recovery, there are many options to explore. In addition to getting adequate sleep, you ... Continue Reading
New Study Compares Diet Soda vs. Water For Weight Loss
With a 12-ounce can of Coca-Cola containing a whopping 39 grams of sugar, it’s long been understood that sweetened sodas will likely derail anyone's weight loss journey as the 140 calories per can* — which ... Continue Reading
Non-Stim Vs. Stim Pre-Workout — What’s the Best Option for Fueling Gains?
You’re crushing your training program week after week, getting stronger, eating well, and sleeping like a baby. But after a while, you hit a plateau, and progress stalls. It might be time to consider ... Continue Reading
7 Retired NFL Stars Who Are Still Strong as Hell
Meet football: A sport that averages around 16.7 million TV viewers per game annually and is the undisputed king of TV in the U.S. Some of the sport's best – and biggest – moments revolve around ... Continue Reading
Running on a Treadmill Vs. Running Outside — Which Is Best for Your Goals?
For strength athletes, running is about more than catching your bus or just generally getting from point A to point B faster. When you’re in the market for an effective form of cardiovascular training to ... Continue Reading
How to Build a Powerlifting Home Gym
You get to your commercial gym, and all you want to do is squat. But — lo and behold — there’s someone already using the squat rack. And to make matters worse, they’re not even using it to do back squats ... Continue Reading
Is Too Much Protein Powder Bad for You?
After a tough workout, there’s nothing like drinking a quick protein shake to start your muscle recovery. When you have a high protein intake goal, you always strive to consume enough food to reach it. ... Continue Reading
10 Benefits of a Sauna After a Workout That Will Revolutionize Your Recovery Strategy
The sauna in your gym locker room is much more than just a quiet place to chill out. It’s not just about the silence (though that will undoubtedly be attractive to many athletes juggling a loud gym with a ... Continue Reading
How to Use a Massage Gun, According to a PT
While plenty of gadgets may come in and out of your gym bag to promote muscle recovery, massage guns are among the devices most often recommended by physical therapists. With the simple placement of the ... Continue Reading
Demystifying Your Fat-Burning Heart Rate Zone
If you’re aiming to create a caloric deficit to drive some fat loss, you may rely on cardiovascular training to give that deficit a boost. In your search for the most efficient cardio workouts to help you ... Continue Reading
Jogging Vs. Running — What’s the Difference and Why Does it Matter?
As a fitness concept, jogging was popularized in Western cultures by New Zealand running coach Arthur Lydiard in the 1960s. Then, it was rare to see people running as a form of aerobic exercise. Sixty ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Sawyer Klatt (110 KG) Deadlifts 385 KG (848.9 Pounds) for All-Time Junior World Record
The lifters at the 2023 WRPF American Pro 2 meet in Manassas, VA, wasted no time setting records. On Oct. 27, 110-kilogram Junior competitor Sawyer Klatt set the all-time Junior world record in the ... Continue Reading
The Best Halloween Candy to Eat for Post-Workout Gains, According to an RD
Using the monkey bars and jump rope isn’t the only way to bring your workouts back in time. Munching on your favorite Halloween candies is a surefire way to satisfy your sweet tooth while bringing back ... Continue Reading
Add These High-Protein Vegetables to Your Diet for a Muscle-Building Boost
As a regular gymgoer, you probably know that protein is your best friend. Building muscle, recovering from hard training, and losing body fat require a pretty high protein intake. You may understandably ... Continue Reading
The Bulgarian Method Is Madness: A Look at the Hardest Weightlifting Routine Ever Created
In the dusty, beige, and completely silent training hall of the Bulgarian weightlifting federation, Zlatan Vanev approaches a barbell loaded with 210 kilograms, just a bit more than 460 pounds. Over the ... Continue Reading
19 Easy Ways to Add More Protein to Your Diet in 2024
With all due respect to fats and carbohydrates, proteins are the unquestioned muscle-building stars of the macronutrients. If you’ve spent time in a gym environment, you’ve likely seen your gym buds ... Continue Reading
19 Halloween Costume Ideas for Strength Athletes
Halloween is rapidly approaching, and you're not sure what to wear. Sure, you can always call it a wash this season and promise yourself to order early next time. (Isn't that what you said last year?) But ... Continue Reading
Nike Unveils ‘Nike Strength’ Brand, Will Produce Strength Training Equipment
"Just do it" might be the last thing to cross your mind before you attempt your next one-rep max in the gym. On Oct. 17, 2023, Nike struck social media with the announcement of a new brand under its ... Continue Reading
This Beginner Core Workout Will Bring Your Abs to the Next Level
You’re struck by a whirlwind of information when you’re just getting started at the gym. Free weights, cable machines, workout programs, and recommendations pour in from all directions. One consistent ... Continue Reading
The 6 Benefits of HIIT to Inspire You to Go Hard
If you’re looking for a physical activity that is both effective and time-efficient, you needn’t look any further than a high-intensity interval training session, otherwise known as a HIIT workout. Few ... Continue Reading
Weightlifting Will Officially Be Held at 2028 Olympic Games
Californians will feel a very different earth-shattering sensation than they're used to in the summer of 2028; that of barbells hitting the platform in the Olympic stadium. On Monday, Oct. 16, 2023, news ... Continue Reading
The Best Kettlebell Strength Workout for Heavier, More Powerful Lifts
Even at its heaviest, the kettlebell may look like it’s too small for any real gains. But looks can be deceiving. Unlike a barbell and weight plates, you can store it pretty much wherever you want. It’s ... Continue Reading