As the weather turns cooler, we always hear this question: “Can I still train outside?” The answer: yes! You just have to be prepared. With that in mind, here are our top tips for staying active outside in winter. 1. Check the Forecast Before you head outside for any length
“Intensity” is a hot word in fitness—so how much of it do you need to accomplish your goals? The answer: Just enough but not too much. What is Intensity? First, a definition. Intensity is the volume, magnitude, or degree of something. In the gym, we can simplify that to mean
Why should someone add muscle to their body? The short answer: It’s great for your health. Keep in mind that we aren’t talking about huge amounts of muscle. Sometimes people think of oversized bodybuilders when they hear the word “muscle,” but we’re referring to smaller amounts of muscle added to
It’s summer, and the sun is beating down—but you want to keep moving and stay fit. So how do you keep working toward your training goals as the temperature soars? We’ll give you six tips—but first, here’s why it’s tougher to train when it’s hot: Heat adds more stress to
Are More Workouts Better if You Want to Get Fit? So you’ve got goals, and you’re fired up to accomplish them. Will working out a lot help you do it? The answer is “maybe.” To give you a more precise answer, we’ll need to dig in and consider a few
You’ve probably seen hundreds of diet programs out there, and they all promise the world. “Add lean muscle fast!” “Drop X pounds in 14 days.” “Miraculous results!” And so on. We’re all about simple, effective nutrition coaching, so I’ve got some very basic tips for you as summer rolls around
Meal plans, supplements, fat-burning workout programs, cleanses, macro tracking, the keto diet and other nutrition regimes—where do you start if you want to lose weight? Here’s the truth: The world of nutrition can be very confusing, and there are lots of too-good-to-be-true promises and outright lies. It’s no wonder many
Have you ever felt intimidated by the barbells and dumbbells in a gym? “How do I use those things?” you might have asked. Or maybe, “What weight is right for me?” That’s totally understandable! Machines in gyms often have instructions printed on them, which makes them more accessible. Barbells and
Spring is here, and I want you to hit the ground running—maybe literally! This month, let’s shake off the winter blues by getting active outside. Here’s my challenge: increase your outside-the-gym activity by 10 percent, and do it in the great outdoors. Most of us tend to do a little
How should you warm up before training? Here’s the answer! A good warmup prepares the body for effort. Some people require more time to get primed to train, and some people require less. We’ll go over a very general plan you can adjust for your body and your training style.