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Jun 29, 2023 3 Min Read

So you want to learn more about reverse crunches? Well, I'm a firm believer that it's never too early or too late to prepare for swimsuit season ... and reverse...

GREENS POWDERS VS MULTIVITAMINS: KEY DIFFERENCES & WHAT TO TAKE

Jun 29, 2023 13 Min Read

I think it’s fair to say we all need to be eating more fruits and vegetables. That, or we need to supplement the nutrients we’re missing out on ... which...

WHEY PROTEIN VS. PLANT-BASED PROTEIN: MAKING THE BEST CHOICE

Jun 27, 2023 10 Min Read

Regardless of what your health or fitness goal may be, protein plays a huge role in the results you see. When it comes to building muscle, protein is a must!...

Is It Better to Work Out In The Morning or Night?

IS IT BETTER TO WORK OUT IN THE MORNING OR AT NIGHT?

Jun 27, 2023 11 Min Read

When you're first introduced to the fitness community, it can be confusing. Everyone seems to have an opinion on how you can get the best results from your workouts. For...

HOW TO SLEEP: YOUR GUIDE IN FACTS

Jun 27, 2023 22 Min Read

Why Do We Sleep? Well ... Your body needs sleep! I really can't stress that enough. Sleep allows your brain and body to recharge and restore energy lost during the...

Deadlifts Vs. Romanian Deadlifts: What's The Difference?

CONVENTIONAL DEADLIFT VS. ROMANIAN DEADLIFT

Jun 16, 2023 9 Min Read

Most people know what deadlifts are. You've heard of them before too, right? Believe it or not, there are actually multiple variations of deadlifts as well. Now, maybe that isn't...

6 WAYS TO IMPROVE FAT LOSS

Jun 13, 2023 5 Min Read

For many people, myself included, losing weight is a difficult task. Since it is difficult, many of us look for ways to speed things up ... to boost our metabolism...

7 HABITS THAT’LL IMPROVE YOUR WORKOUT

Jun 05, 2023 7 Min Read

When it comes to the fitness lifestyle, the time we spend working out tends to be the main point of focus. At least, it gets the majority of the focus...

GLUTE BRIDGE BENEFITS FOR YOUR BODY

Jun 01, 2023 5 Min Read

Let me guess, you're here because you're curious how to build a bigger booty. Well, I don't blame you. Building your glutes is all the hype nowadays. I think I...

THE BEST 3-DAY WORKOUT SPLIT FOR ALL FITNESS LEVELS

May 26, 2023 15 Min Read

A lot of people think that the only way to do "better" is to do more. More reps, more set, more time in the gym ... you name it. Well,...

HOW LONG SHOULD YOU REST BETWEEN SETS?

May 17, 2023 5 Min Read

So you have your workout program and you’ve made it to the gym. You warmed up, made it over to the squat rack, and you're ready to go. When the...

LEG PRESS FOOT PLACEMENT VARIATIONS

May 12, 2023 9 Min Read

When it comes to strengthening the legs, there aren’t many exercises better than the leg press. It’s a phenomenal exercise for loading up the heavy weight on your lower body....

THE BEST BACK WORKOUTS

May 12, 2023 19 Min Read

Do you know how important it is to have a strong back? It’s super important! That’s because your back has major muscle groups that are involved in almost any...

DIFFERENT TYPES OF CREATINE: WHICH IS THE BEST?

May 12, 2023 11 Min Read

So you want to learn more about creatine, huh? Well, you’ve come to the right place. Believe it or not, creatine has quite a history. The first time I had...

10 EFFECTIVE EXERCISES FOR BETTER ARM WORKOUTS

May 12, 2023 7 Min Read

When many people think about someone with big, strong muscles ... they’re thinking about arm muscles. We’re probably programmed to think that way because we use our arms for virtually everything. But also, many...

IS THERE A BEST TIME TO WORK OUT?

May 11, 2023 5 Min Read

Let's say you're starting a new fitness routine. You plan, build a schedule, and make sure you're all set up for success ... but wait, there's one big hang up....

5 REASONS WOMEN SHOULD LIFT WEIGHTS

May 10, 2023 5 Min Read

When I used to think of the gym, I would immediately think of big guys in tank tops high-fiving and throwing around heavy weight. Now that I have more experience...

HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO LOSE MUSCLE?

May 05, 2023 6 Min Read

Let’s say you workout on a regular basis and have a good amount of muscle, but you are about to take an extended vacation. Can you lose any muscle during...

WORKING OUT TWICE A DAY: SHOULD YOU DO IT?

May 05, 2023 8 Min Read

If you work out regularly, you are already familiar with many of the benefits that come with exercise. But have you considered the impact that going to the gym twice...

HOW TO DO SPIDER CURLS PROPERLY

May 01, 2023 6 Min Read

The first time I heard about this exercise, I was confused. Then, once I found out what these actually were, I realized why people were talking about them. It’s a...

BODY RECOMPOSITION: HOW TO LOSE WEIGHT AND GAIN MUSCLE

Apr 21, 2023 8 Min Read

Can you lose body fat and gain muscle mass at the same time? Sounds too good to be true, right? Well ... that's what a body recomposition is! A body...

THE BEST LEG STRENGTHENING EXERCISES

Apr 21, 2023 8 Min Read

This is probably not what you want to hear but … you have to stop skipping leg day! Tough to hear, right? Sometimes the truth hurts, and so does leg day!...

ARE YOU DRINKING ENOUGH WATER?

Apr 12, 2023 7 Min Read

Water is important. We all know that. What you may not know, though, is the actual reason WHY water is important for your health and results. Because the truth is,...

10 AB EXERCISES FOR DEFINED ABS

Mar 29, 2023 10 Min Read

When I ask someone what their fitness goals are, I often hear the response ... "I just want abs!" Well, if some six-pack abs and a strong core are...

HOW TO TRANSFORM YOUR BODY - 8 HABITS TO LEARN

Mar 28, 2023 10 Min Read

It doesn’t have to be January 1st to improve the quality of your life. Every year, January 1st is the time when the topic of conversation is about a “New...

SHOULD YOU STRETCH BEFORE OR AFTER A WORKOUT?

Mar 23, 2023 7 Min Read

"Should I stretch before or after a workout?" This is an age old question, and for a while it was highly debated. Fitness experts used to argue whether you should...

HOW TO GET MOTIVATED TO WORK OUT

Mar 23, 2023 7 Min Read

Have you taken the time lately to look at yourself in the mirror and evaluate what you see? Do you love what you see ... or are there things you'd...

THE BEST DELTOID EXERCISES TO BUILD YOUR SHOULDERS

Mar 23, 2023 11 Min Read

If there is one muscle group that gets less praise than it deserves, it’s the deltoids. Commonly referred to as “the delts” ... these are shoulder muscles that can help...

DOES SWEATING HELP YOU LOSE WEIGHT?

Mar 23, 2023 4 Min Read

Working up a sweat at the gym can be a pretty satisfying sign that you’re giving your body a proper workout. …But does sweat really mean that you’re burning off...

9 BEST UPPER BODY EXERCISES FOR BUILDING MUSCLE AND STRENGTH

Mar 22, 2023 11 Min Read

Did you know there are roughly 600 muscles in your body? I know that seems like a lot ... and that's because it is a lot! It makes you wonder,...

TOP CORE WORKOUTS FOR STRENGTH, STABILITY, AND PERFORMANCE

Mar 13, 2023 14 Min Read

One of the most sought-after body features is a well-defined core. I mean, who doesn’t want nice six-pack abs, right? When it comes to building a stronger and more well-defined...

HOW TO SQUAT CORRECTLY: SQUAT FORM 101

Mar 08, 2023 7 Min Read

Squats are one of the most effective and functional movements you can do to improve your fitness. Heck, you can even get a massive benefit for your everyday life too....

SHOULD YOU DO CARDIO BEFORE OR AFTER WEIGHTS?

Mar 07, 2023 6 Min Read

Most people go to the gym to either lift weights, do cardio, or do a combination of both. If you're anything like me, you probably like doing a healthy...

HOW TO IMPROVE GRIP STRENGTH

Mar 06, 2023 10 Min Read

You probably don’t think much about grip strength every day. It seems like not much of a big deal when you compare it to general muscle strength ... But actually,...

DECLINE PUSH-UPS: AN AMAZING WORKOUT FOR YOUR CHEST

Mar 01, 2023 7 Min Read

Push-ups are a lot of people’s go-to exercise for building upper body strength. After all, it takes effort to push yourself up and down repeatedly. But not all push-ups are...

EASY SOLUTIONS FOR A LIVER DETOX

Feb 28, 2023 9 Min Read

If you haven't in a while, take a moment to thank the organ that keeps your body free from toxins: your liver! Well, one of the organs … Your kidneys...

WHAT TO DO AT THE GYM

Feb 27, 2023 10 Min Read

I still remember it as if it happened yesterday ... The first day I ever stepped foot in a gym. To me, it was intimidating. Up until this point in...

10 DUMBBELL EXERCISES FOR BETTER RESULTS

Feb 17, 2023 13 Min Read

Have you ever wondered why there are so many different types of gym equipment out there? I mean, there are 5+ different pieces of equipment that can do the same...

WHAT IS INTUITIVE EATING?

Feb 17, 2023 8 Min Read

When I first heard of the concept of intuitive eating, believe me, there were major eye rolls. I thought, “here we go … another diet to confuse people even more.”...

THE 6 BEST FOREARM WORKOUTS

Feb 16, 2023 10 Min Read

When most people think about arm workouts ... they think about their biceps and triceps. But what about your forearms? Why is it that the forearms always get overlooked? It turns...

WHEN TO USE AMINO ACIDS

Feb 15, 2023 5 Min Read

Amino acids are one of the most talked-about supplements in fitness ... but also one of the most misunderstood. Some people treat them like a must-take around every workout. Others...

13 BEST CABLE LEG EXERCISES

Feb 08, 2023 10 Min Read

So you're looking to get in a killer leg workout ... but you only have access to a cable machine. Maybe the gym is crowded, you're in a hotel gym,...

WHAT HELPS SORE MUSCLES AFTER A WORKOUT?

Feb 06, 2023 15 Min Read

Experiencing soreness after a workout is most likely familiar to anyone who’s done it before. It’s inevitable that you’ll be sore when you first start working out, but that's not...

18 BEST BACK EXERCISES & WORKOUTS FOR WOMEN (GYM & HOME)

Feb 06, 2023 13 Min Read

Now, I don’t know about you ladies, but I’ve always wanted a smaller waist, and wanted to let you in on a little secret today… Strengthening and shaping your...

WHAT IS B12 GOOD FOR?

Feb 06, 2023 4 Min Read

At a young age, most of us were taught that taking a daily multivitamin can help us stay healthy. You may even remember how some of the individual vitamins can...

CABLE GLUTE EXERCISES: 10 BEST EXERCISES FOR STRONGER GLUTES

Feb 06, 2023 8 Min Read

Want to know a great way to help build some extra muscle in your glutes? Well, you’re in the right place. Today, I wanted to introduce you to a highly...

HOW MUCH WEIGHT CAN YOU LOSE IN A MONTH?

Feb 06, 2023 7 Min Read

There are a lot of people out there looking to lose weight right now. Unfortunately, many people want to lose weight so badly that they attempt very restrictive plans, take...

HOW LONG DOES MUSCLE GROWTH TAKE?

Feb 01, 2023 7 Min Read

Most people work out to get fit and many people equate fitness with muscle gain. Although we’re all willing to put in the effort to get fit, many of us...

HOW TO STOP OVEREATING

Jan 30, 2023 6 Min Read

Do you think that you’re eating too much? Are you unhappy with the direction your weight is going? Have you tried eating less but only found yourself binging later? If...

HOW TO LOSE ARM FAT

Jan 26, 2023 6 Min Read

That stubborn arm fat can be a source of frustration for a lot of us. Heck, even for those of us who already have an active lifestyle. Not only can...

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