Getting stronger requires something called progressive overload. Simply put, this means increasing the challenge from workout to workout. Without progressive overload, you’re just spinning your wheels in the gym, working out, but not getting anywhere. In this article, I will show you 9 ways to apply progressive overload to your workouts so that you get…
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Have you ever woken up the day after a tough workout with muscles so sore, you felt like your entire body had been beaten by tiny little hammers in the night? If you have, you know the feeling of DOMS, “delayed onset muscle soreness.” DOMS comes from either doing a new workout/exercise or from a lot…
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Are you considering training for a 5K, 10K, obstacle course race, or other short-distance event? When you google “train for a 5k,” you’ll get about 68.4 million results in 1.42 seconds. That’s a LOT of information to wade through. Some of that info is probably great. Some of it’s garbage. Here’s what you need to…
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If the only kind of “cardio” you’re doing is going for long runs, you’re leaving a lot of gains on the table (even if you’re training for distance events). In this article, I will share with you the best kinds of cardio to improve your speed (athleticism), maximize your endurance, and boost fat loss. Speed…
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If you have a weight loss goal, you might be wondering how to pick the right goal weight. I’m going to tell you exactly how to pick the right goal weight for yourself in this article. And then I’ll share with you how to make a plan that will get you to that goal weight.…
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The A-B-C formula for strength and athleticism While there’s no set-in-stone “best” way to structure a single workout, I’m going to give you my super-secret formula for getting stronger and more athletic by following a system that’s as easy as A-B-C. (Note: I borrowed this system from legendary coach, Tony Gentilcore. He’s can deadlift…
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Let’s be real here. Unless you have a badass gym setup at home, your home workouts likely won’t be as “good” or as satisfying as working out at a fully-equipped gym.But that doesn’t mean you’re doomed to shitty workouts for the rest of the pandemic. Here are my top tips to make the most of…
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Balance is pretty important. It helps you avoid falling down and embarrassing (or injuring) yourself. Even more importantly, having good balance improves your athletic ability. You’ve probably seen countless articles and Instagram posts about balancing on Swiss balls and BOSU balls to improve your balance and coordination. While there’s a place for stability balls in…
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Upper Body Training Tips Whether your goal is getting stronger or building more muscle definition, these tips will help you improve your upper body fitness. Tip #1: Focus on compound movements. This is especially important if you want more “toned” arms. Everybody thinks curls and kickbacks when training for arm definition, and…
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People always want to know, “what can I take to speed up fat loss” or “build muscle faster” or “recover better?” And you know what? You don’t need to spend a dime on supplements to get results. By definition, a supplement should be supplemental to your diet – something to fill in the gaps between…
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