Fitness
5 Hacks to Get One More Rep at the Gym
It’s the end of your workout - you’re tired, sore, mentally drained, and searching for anything you can find to get in one more rep. This last rep is where progress happens. If you continue with the same weight, the same number of reps and sets each time you go to the gym, you won’t move forward. Progress doesn’t come...
Your Guide To Pre-Workout Snack Macros
You hear about getting protein and replenishing carbs immediately after a workout, what supplements to take, and how to hydrate all the time. But what about pre-workout nutrition? Yes, you should be eating before you workout. Your pre-workout snack is the fuel your body needs to perform its best during your workout and recover efficiently after. By the end...
The Good Morning Exercise: How to Do It Safely
The good mornings exercise is a powerful and versatile exercise, which almost anyone can benefit from adding to their workout routine. Good mornings, plus good morning exercise variations, have amazing benefits for strength and mobility on your posterior chain, including your glutes, hamstrings, back, and core. In this article we're going to explain why you should be doing good mornings,...
12 Huge Benefits of Kettlebell Training
Kettlebells are a core part of the fitness industry today. If you go to any halfway decent gym, you’ll find a collection of kettlebells alongside traditional barbells, dumbbells, and machines. But just how do kettlebells help you, over traditional exercises with dumbbells or barbells? Is it worth adding kettlebells to your workout regimen? No matter your athletic goals, there...
Benefits of MCT Oil For Endurance Athletes
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Hip Thrusts Vs Squats: Which is Better for Glutes?
You want buns of steel because it's the largest muscle group in your body and it makes you a better athlete and weightlifter. Strong glutes also improve posture and prevent injury, back pain, and muscle imbalances. And let’s be honest, nicely developed glutes make you look pretty damn good as well. But what’s the best exercise for your glutes:...
Does Sugar Affect Muscle Growth?
Sugar has developed a bad reputation over the years, but, in reality, the nutrient can also aid muscle growth when used properly. Let's take a look at a breakdown of how that works.
3 At-Home Exercises to Develop Boulder Shoulders
Equipment required: Pair of light dumbbells (5 lbs. - 20 lbs.) would be ideal. But you can still work your shoulders at home without them. Boulder shoulders - one of the cornerstones of a well-rounded physique. But besides the aesthetic benefits, and the way it indicates strength and vitality, strong shoulders are also vital for functionality. By developing your shoulders,...
Why You Should Drink Chocolate Milk After a Workout
While chocolate milk isn't typically regarded as a health food, it may just be a great post-workout snack. Here's what makes chocolate milk so useful after your workouts.
4 Easy At Home Glute Workouts
Glute workouts are not just for Instagram models. We can all benefit from strong and developed butt muscles in various ways. Your glutes are the largest muscles in your body, and strengthening them can protect you from injury, support your hips, and increase mobility, among many other benefits. And the good news is that you can develop buns of...
The Five Best Calorie Dense Foods for Hard Gainers
Experiencing difficulty gaining lean mass can be very frustrating, as some believe gaining weight should be easy. To help, here are five of the best calorie dense foods for hard gainers.
How to Drink More Calories to Achieve your Weight Gain Goal
Bulking may seem easy, but it can be a difficult process to meet your calorie requirements. Getting so many calories through food can be tough, so here's how to drink your calories instead.
Should You Stretch Before or After a Workout?
We all think we need to stretch before and after a workout, but research shows certain stretching might not be necessary. So, should you stretch before or after a workout at all?
