You’ve got your scheduled dialed in. You go to the gym at the same time every day, lift weights and finish off your workout with some cardio training. Your predictable schedule makes it easier to stick to your diet, too. You step on the scale or look in the mirror and recognize your…
Are you stressed out? You just had an argument with your significant other. You’re stressed out every time you drive in rush hour traffic. Maybe you’ve got a lot going on at work, or you don’t get along with your boss. And then there’s money problems, relationships, a death in the family, or some…
Got stubborn or skinny calves? You’re not alone. It’s frequently one of the most neglected muscle groups to train. For a lot of people, it’s because the typical training approach you might use to develop your chest or build bigger biceps doesn’t always work for your calf muscles. Building bigger calves can…
More training. More cardio. Heavier weights. If that’s your mantra to building a better body, you’ve got the right mindset to reach your goals. But there’s also a potentially fatal flaw with this way of thinking. More isn’t always better. In fact, it’s a recipe for overtraining and injuries that can cost…
When the weekend rolls around, what’s your game plan? If you’ve planned to celebrate a week of clean eating and working out with a cheat meal, that’s fine. There’s both mental and physical benefits to taking a break from your day-to-day eating plan. The Trouble with Binge Eating on the Weekend But…
How’s your grip strength? It’s probably not as good as Isaac Caldiero’s. Never heard of him? He’s a millionaire-rock climber who lives in an old RV with his girlfriend, and travels around to take on the toughest rock climbing challenges he can find. Caldiero cashed in by winning American Ninja Warrior and muscling his…
Tis the season. It’s that time of year when your schedule starts to get booked with holiday parties, family gatherings, road trips, and more dining out and snacking than usual. Sound familiar? If you’re trying to build muscle, shred fat, or transform your body, you might think it’s not even worth it to try during…
Remember when Rocky Balboa chases Apollo Creed down the beach in the movie Rocky III? Balboa is supposed to be training to take down the infamous fighter Clubber Lang, but he can’t seem to keep up. And he finally slows to a walk. Even after all the training in the gym, sparring matches, and…
You step on the scale or look in the mirror. And you’re not happy with what you see. Maybe you’ve packed on a few extra pounds, or you’re sick of carrying around a spare tire. And you’re at a tipping point. If you’re like most people in a hurry to lose fat fast,…
“Good evening. And welcome again to ‘Pumping Up with Hans and Franz,” the informative training program for the serious weight lifter.” Ever seen one of the old-school Saturday Night Live episodes featuring the fictional cousins of Arnold Schwarzenegger? These guys may have spoofed bodybuilding, weight lifting, and the Austrian Oak himself, but they actually weren’t…