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Eggs are one of the best breakfast inclusions because of their delicious versatility. Scrambled, sunny side up, poached, over-easy, or hard-boiled – there’s really no wrong way to eat them. But is there a wrong time to eat them? The foods you eat to fuel your body before a workout are important for your performance […]

Push exercises, as their name implies, work all the muscles you push with. And two of the major push muscles are your deltoids, or shoulders, as well as your triceps. If growing bigger arms is your goal, many people make the mistake of focusing too much on the biceps. The reality is that your triceps […]

When it comes to training your muscles, there are lots of moving parts – both literally and metaphorically. Movement is the basis of training at the gym, including every part of the move. While many people focus their efforts on the initial portion of an exercise where the muscle contracts, the lengthening portion is just […]

Exercise has become much more accessible in recent years purely because of the sheer number of options at your disposal. You can get in a killer workout at a typical box gym, boutique fitness studio, or even right in your own home. The options are endless – but that also means there’s lots of debate […]

Squats are one of the basic movements that any strength trainer should learn and master in order to grow the muscles of the lower body. And while squats are one of the most popular and common exercises placed in the programming of fitness classes, personal training sessions, and more — not many people do them […]

Everyone works out for different reasons. Maybe you’re looking to shed some pounds and feel some weight loss. Maybe you’re trying to build muscle to look more sleek and toned. Or maybe you’re just trying to improve your holistic well-being. Whatever the reason – you can benefit from functional strength training. If you’re already a […]

Putting in your best work at the gym doesn’t just happen out of nowhere. Like a well-oiled car, you need fuel in order to perform at your best during every workout session. Eating nutritious meals is a major part of the equation, but pre-workout snacks can give you the energy boost you need to hit […]

When you think of a super-fit gym goer getting their workout in, you probably envision them laying down on a bench and pumping some iron. That’s because the barbell bench press is perhaps the most effective weightlifting exercise for growing bigger chest muscles. But don’t get discouraged if you’ve hit a plateau and you’re not […]

When trying to lose weight, deciding which workout to do can be daunting and overwhelming. It’s no secret that strength training and cardio-based training are two very popular workouts, and knowing which is best for your workout regimen can be hard. In this article, we will discuss the difference between strength training and cardio-based training. […]

It doesn’t matter if it’s your first time in the gym or your 1,000th time in the gym – there are so many variables that can affect the effectiveness of your workout. And one of these variables is time.  It can feel intimidating to come to the gym, do your workout, and then leave before […]