Find out how strong you are, and how to get stronger. STRENGTH IS the foundation of performance. When all else is equal, a strong guy will run faster, hit harder, and last longer than an average Joe. Find out how strong you are with the deadlift, which tests your legs, hips, back, and grip. How it’s done Stand with your […]
And 15 ways to replace them. Standard crunches Abs are all about body fat. Once you get your percentage into single digits, try doing planks (work up to holding the position for 2 to 3 minutes) and Swiss-ball crunches (start with 10 reps and work up to 30 to 40). “Both are better than the standard crunch […]
Whip your body into boxing shape by hitting both your upper and lower bodies. IF YOU WANT to get the physique of a boxer, you need to do more than just hit a heavy bag. While working out your arms is definitely a good idea, you’ll want to do a variety of workouts that hit your core and lower body as well. […]
Our fitness expert explains the different types of hormones in the body and how they impact your workouts. TO PUT IT simply, hormones are a combination of chemicals released from the body that cause specific responses. These reactions can be varied to include building more muscle (anabolic hormones), breaking down muscle (catabolic hormones), and even helping […]
IF YOU REALLY wanted shredded abs, chances are you’ve heard a number of conflicting “facts” about getting your midsection to show. Forget the idea that you only need to know crunches and other front abs exercises—that’s not going to work if you want to effectively lose body fat. Likewise, training your abs every single dayis a bad idea, and […]