Adequate recovery is an essential step after a workout. There are a variety of methods, tools, and techniques that can be used to help restore your muscles and central nervous system so you can perform and feel your best for your next workout. Here are five of our favorite recovery tools. Foam Roller: This tool not only feels good but is great for pinpointing specific spots or trigger points and applying broad pressure to loosen muscles. It … [Read more...]
How to Get Lean and Ripped in 30 Days (Hard Truth)
It’s so common for those annoying infomercials and YouTube ads to scream at you about how “all you need to do to lose weight is take this supplement and you will lose all your fat in less than a month!” And, I hate to be the one to say this, but getting ripped in 30 days is a total lie. Nobody in the history of the world can look like that in just 4 weeks. You can see some serious progress though! What is “Lean and Ripped” This is … [Read more...]
Can You Get Ripped Working Out Only 3 Days a Week?
So, you have a full-time job and traffic makes it impossible for you to train every day. We get it, life is complicated. Can you actually get good results from just 3 sessions per week? You can definitely get ripped by only working out three days per week. Keep reading to learn how! What does “being Ripped” even mean? Being ripped. The holy grail of value in the year 2022 – at least on social media. What exactly does … [Read more...]
How to Do the Barbell Curl for Bigger Biceps
The first barbell curl was probably performed about three minutes after the barbell was invented and it’s been a gym staple ever since. This timeless exercise has always been reliable and effective for building a set of bulging biceps. Credit: Gorodenkoff / Shutterstock It might be seen as a very simple movement — grab the bar, curl the bar, done — but like many straightforward exercises, details can have a big impact on your results. While … [Read more...]
The Best Triceps Workouts for Muscle, Strength, and More
Ask 10 lifters to name the body part they’re training on any random day, and you’ll probably hear some familiar answers — chest, back, arms, biceps, maybe even legs. But very few will say they’re working triceps. There’s generic “arm day,” which includes the triceps. But they rarely get a spotlight, and that’s a mistake. Credit: Nikolas_jkd / Shutterstock The tris are a powerhouse muscle, responsible for moving heavy loads during the more popular … [Read more...]
Top 7 Running Races in the U.S.
In honor of National Running Day, we’ve compiled a list of the best 5k and half marathon races in Utah, Colorado, Arizona, Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, and Oklahoma. Whether you’re a serious runner or just getting started, these races offer something for everyone and will leave you both breathless and inspired. UTAH: Canyonlands Half Marathon Mad Moose Events stages one of the most anticipated and scenic half marathons and 5K races in the … [Read more...]
Can You Go From Fat to Ripped in 6 Months? (Truth)
Pump the Rocky music, dust off the old trainers, and visualize the target. Shredded abs, glistening chest, and quads that’ll make track athletes go “Dayum!”. Yes, you can go from fat to ripped in 6 months if you maintain a caloric deficit, consume high protein, and follow a consistent resistance training routine. Going from fat to ripped seems like an enormous task, and while it is, there’s one secret. Do only what is necessary – to … [Read more...]
Can Full Body Workouts Get You Ripped? (Yes, Here’s How)
With so many training splits available, you would assume the one Pro Bodybuilders use is the best right? That means training one, two, or maybe three muscles per day. Buy, maybe you’re strapped for time. Maybe your recovery ability will only allow 3 training sessions per week. Can you still get ripped? Of course, you can! Keep reading to find out how. What are Full Body Workouts? Training is one of the most important things you … [Read more...]
What Does it Mean if Someone is Ripped?
We’ve all heard someone describe someone else as “ripped” without any explanation, but we all knew exactly what they meant. Dictionary.com defines “ripped” as “drunk; intoxicated.” I’m totally kidding, that is a definition, but not the one I’m actually referencing here. The real definition is: “having well-defined muscles; very muscular.” Don’t worry though, I know that doesn’t give a very detailed look. I’ll examine what it means in … [Read more...]
How to Get a Ripped Upper Body at Home (Workout)
Getting a chiseled chest and round, boulder shoulders is the dream of many alike, and for good reason! That being said, going to the gym to wait in line for a bench isn’t always a viable option, so what’s a person to do? Well in the following 5 minutes, I’m gonna teach you all about training and nutrition to get you ripped at home! What Does It Mean to Have a Ripped Upper Body? Being ripped has almost become a given for every … [Read more...]
The 14 Best Landmine Exercises for Total-Body Size and Strength
There’s a right way and a wrong way to use every piece of equipment in the gym. You wouldn’t try to do biceps curls with the leg extension machine or use the pec-deck to work your inner thighs. And you wouldn’t wedge one end of a barbell in a corner and do exercises while holding the other end, right? Well, wait a sec on that last one. By upending the bar and planting it into a pivoting sleeve, you can begin landmine training. … [Read more...]
How to Do the Hammer Curl for Bigger Biceps and Forearms
Bigger, stronger arms are usually high on the list of priorities for some lifters, even if they half-whisper it for fear of being labeled “a bodybuilder,” as if there’s anything wrong with training specifically to add muscle. While there are countless varieties of curls to work the biceps with different angles or equipment, most lifters overlook how simply holding a dumbbell differently can affect muscle recruitment and overall growth. The hammer … [Read more...]
The Best Ab Workouts at Home, for Functional Strength, and More
Your abs may be under a layer or two of fat but the solution isn’t only in the kitchen. Yes, nutrition has a lot to do with how lean you can get and how quickly you can view your coveted abs, but the right training can move things along and will ensure a great-looking midsection waits on the other side of all that hard work. Here are some ab workouts to get your midsection in shape while your diet does its job. Whether you’re training in a fully … [Read more...]
12 At-Home Fitness Workout Trends and Statistics
Once upon a time, home workouts were the next-best alternative when the gym was crowded (or closed), or you didn’t have the energy to hop in your car and beat rush-hour traffic. But now, home fitness is one of the hottest fitness trends. Grab your bands, dumbbells, and ankle weights (do those still exist?) — these at-home fitness workout trends and statistics will make you wonder, “Do I really need that gym membership?” Keep reading to … [Read more...]
6 Gym and Fitness Industry Statistics for New Zealand
New Zealand is home to over five million people, averaging one fitness club for every 13,888 people and nine sheep per every Kiwi. That’s the last of the sheep references, but check out these fascinating statistics about New Zealand’s gym & fitness industry. New Zealand Within Top Ten Of Gym Membership Participation New Zealand gym memberships spiked by 32% between 2008 and 2013. By 2016, 15.6% of Kiwis held gym memberships.New … [Read more...]
13 Gym & Fitness Club Market Statistics for Australia
Australia ranked number seven (out of 169) on the list of the healthiest countries on earth in 2019. So saying that Aussies also flock to gyms like Anytime Fitness, Fitness First, and Goodlife Health Clubs by the millions isn’t some “big reveal.” But this is. Learn more about Australia’s gym & fitness club market with these 13 statistics. Gym Membership Is Growing In Recent Years In 2005–06, 12.6% of Aussies participated in gym … [Read more...]
How Long Does It Take To Go From Fat To Ripped
Switching from fat to ripped sounds like a crazy dream. Luckily, it’s possible but requires ingredients like dedication, nutrition, patience, and a well-planned workout program. I know you want to trade your embarrassing man-boobs (moobs) for a perfectly ripped beach body as soon as possible. But the timeframe to lose your body fat and get shredded depends on your body fat, diet, gender, age, genetics, and workout routine. So how … [Read more...]
HIIT vs. Strength Training
There is a lot of debate around the best way to get results out of your training. “Strength is king” or “cardio is hard, yo” tend to be the two sides gym goers fall into when trying to reach their goals. Strength workouts focus on increasing muscle mass by using free weights and/or machines, whereas HIIT (high-intensity interval training) focuses on training the cardiovascular system by using bursts of work followed by a rest period. If weight … [Read more...]
4 Benefits of HIIT Workouts
High intensity interval training (HIIT) workouts are one of the most popular ways to improve overall fitness. These relatively quick, very intense workouts challenge the cardiovascular and respiratory systems along with most of the major muscle groups. HIIT involves quick bursts of work (measured usually be heart rate or rate of perceived exertion) followed by a period of rest to allow the heart rate to return to a resting level. The work … [Read more...]
How to Get Ripped With Calisthenics (Truth)
As they say, “What’s old is new again.” Except, this time around, the born-again trend hails from 480 BC Greece: calisthenics. We’re revealing the “secrets” to getting ripped with this old-school method through progressive bodyweight exercises like push-ups, crunches, and squats. Here’s our complete guide to getting ripped with calisthenics. What Are Calisthenics? Calisthenics is a type of strength training that relies on little more … [Read more...]
How Long Does It Take to Get Ripped Arms? (Truth)
Ripped arms will earn you automatic respect in the gym, heart eyes from girls on Tinder, and “damn, bro” texts in the group chat with the boys. But how long does it actually take to get ripped arms — weeks, months, years? Here’s the truth. What Do We Mean by “Ripped Arms”? Ripped arms are the undisputed gold standard of the modern aesthetic physique. They’re muscular, clearly defined, vascular, and not hidden beneath a layer of … [Read more...]
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