Humans share a universal need to work toward something. When we are not stretched or reaching, we become bored, lost, uninterested. This is what brings so many of us to CrossFit: the physical and mental ... Continue Reading
The History of How the Modern Day Gym Came to Be
Whether you work out in a CrossFit Box, a commercial gym, or in a home gym, there is little denying the importance of a dedicated space to train. It is a place where the body is tested, strengthened, and ... Continue Reading
The Best Foam Roller Calf Exercises for Recovery
Foam rolling is a popular myofascial release method among strength athletes and the general population to help reduce post-exercise muscle soreness and improve mobility. However, outside of just rolling ... Continue Reading
The Best Home Workout Programs for Any Training Goal
No matter how dedicated you might be, there are going to be times when getting to the gym might be difficult or impossible — either due to a hectic work/life schedule or a global pandemic shutting down ... Continue Reading
The Best Types of Supplements for Performance, Weight Loss, and Health
Nowadays, a trip to your local health store can be overwhelming. Even if you know what to look for — and you may not — there are so many options. And every capsule and powder claims to give you healthier ... Continue Reading
How to Gain Muscle — A Guide to Eating for Mass
There are tons of diet and nutrition clichés we can throw at you: “Muscles are made in the kitchen, not the gym,” “you can’t out-exercise a bad diet,” and the age-old classic “you are what you eat." Here’s ... Continue Reading
6 Training Methods to Stay on Track During the Holidays
For the fitness-focused, the holidays can be a figurative minefield of dietary and training missteps. Between Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years', there are ample opportunities to overindulge and skip ... Continue Reading
What You Need to Know About How to Build Muscle
Building a lean, muscular physique complete with peaked biceps and a ripped midsection isn’t as easy as those 1970s movie training montages make it seem — it takes a lot of time, steadfast dedication, and ... Continue Reading
9 Types of Diets — How They Work and Pros & Cons
Diet culture feels more ubiquitous than ever before. Gone are the days where most folks would grab a hard roll, slather on some butter, and get on with their lives. Now, there’s a seemingly endless number ... Continue Reading
The Best Core Exercises for Strength, and 3 Core Workouts
Key Points Want a ripped six-pack? Yeah, us too. But here’s the thing — your core is more than your abdominal muscles. Looking great at the beach is all well and good, but robust and functional core ... Continue Reading
3 Exercises to Help Prevent Hamstring Strain
Even the best athletes can succumb to hamstring strains. Well, strains — defined by a muscle being stretched too far — can happen in any muscle. The hamstrings, however, are heavily involved in almost all ... Continue Reading
4 Side Plank Variations For A Stronger Core
The side plank is an exercise lifters love to hate. Why? Because there is no barbell in sight, they’re tough to perform correctly, and those payoffs aren't immediately obvious. But the benefits of it — ... Continue Reading
Why Having Fun Is Important For Your Training
When gyms closed due to the spread of COVID-19 starting back in March of 2020, it threw gym goers, owners, and employees for a loop. Understandably, it affected a lot of people financially, and gym ... Continue Reading
10 Ways to Naturally Increase Your Appetite
Nobody wants to hear someone complain about having a hard time gaining weight. However, the fact remains: if your goal is to gain muscle and/or get stronger, you probably need to consume more calories than ... Continue Reading
Kettlebell Cardio — Save Time and Space While Breaking a Sweat
Kettlebells are arguably the most versatile tool in the gym. They are used for swings, snatches, presses, deadlifts, squats, carries, rows, and even for the dreaded C word: cardio. Although some ... Continue Reading
5 Superman Exercise Alternatives To Build Your Lower Back
The superman exercise is a great bodyweight exercise to prevent injuries to your lower back, improve your posture, and build a better mind-muscle connection to your back and glutes. When it comes to ... Continue Reading
How to Count Macros for Weight Loss, Muscle Gain, and Maintenance
Unless you’ve been consciously avoiding all fitness content for the past five years, you have probably heard someone talk about counting macros. You also possibly heard them mention how macro counting or ... Continue Reading
How Deep Stretching Promotes Emotional Release
Developing a yoga practice isn’t just about hopping onto one of the best exercise mats every Sunday. It’s about the kind of deep stretching that you need to engage in regularly if you want to be a healthy, ... Continue Reading
The Benefits of the Bird Dog Exercise and 4 Variations to Try
Many years ago, the Professor Emeritus of Spine Biomechanics at the University of Waterloo, Dr. Stuart McGill, came up with three exercises to help strengthen the core, prevent lower back pain, and promote ... Continue Reading
Kettlebell Training for Beginners: The Complete Guide
If you're new to the gym, you've probably seen them being pressed, pulled, or swung around. The kettlebell is an amazing tool for building muscle, burning fat, and developing cardiovascular fitness and ... Continue Reading
2 Ways To Increase Intensity Without Adding Weight
One of the main goals of strength training is to get stronger. For those new to the lifting game, getting stronger might seem easy; adding weight is often not a problem. For the more experienced or ... Continue Reading
How To Train To Failure With Just Your Bodyweight
You haven't been able to get any at-home equipment. You know approaching failure is a powerfully effective way to stimulate muscle growth. You’ve gotten better at bodyweight workouts throughout ... Continue Reading
How To Tempo Train With Kettlebells
You’re not wrong if you associate kettlebells with powerful, explosive movements. If you’re looking for the kind of delightfully slow grind you get with barbells, tempo training with kettlebells can help ... Continue Reading
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Virginia’s 50 Top Cities for Fit Lifestyles 2020 Virginia’s charm and energy welcomes residents and tourists to energize their daily routines. The Blue Ridge Mountains, the Chesapeake Bay, ... Continue Reading