Category: strength training

You’re Going to Fail at Your Goals

New Year’s is coming, and most people who set goals at that time will fail. Here’s why—and here’s what we can do about it.

Suck It Up, Buttercup

Tired? Stressed? You know the answer—go train. The only way to get results is to train.

Getting Older? Start Training

Old folks can add muscle just as fast as young folks. And the older you are, the more you need to add muscle—because time is taking it from you every day.

LADIES, THIS IS WHY YOUR STRENGTH MIGHT FLUCTUATE

Lots of things can make your strength tank in the gym. But one thing is exclusive to women—your menstrual cycle. Find out how yours might affect your work outs.

Fashion or Fitness? Why Your Priorities Might Need to Change

No one is saying you have to cut fashion. I’m sure it feels great to get your nails done or cruise around in a deluxe BMW. But think about this: would you be happier having an ass that holds up a pair of jeans or a pair of jeans that have to hold up your ass?

HOW BEING STRONG CAN HELP YOU STOP PEEING YOURSELF

Ladies, are you a laughter leaker? A jumping jack trickler? A squat spiller? So many women suffer from inappropriate urination during workouts that we have come to think it must be normal. It isn’t normal. And it can be fixed.

The Road to Recovery: Part 2

So why did my Achilles tear? No one will ever know for sure. At this point, I’m only concerned with recovery. I was going to approach this like training for an athletic event. I felt determined and motivated. It was time to go to war.