How Hard Should You Train to Effectively Build Muscle?

Man using battle ropes

How much effort you should be putting into your workout routine can be quite mystifying for many beginners. Coaches and fitness influencers are always talking about pushing yourself, but for someone who’s never worked out before, how would they know if they’re actually meeting such vague criteria? What does training…

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Bulking and Cutting Explained

Stack of pancakes

Depending on what your fitness goals are, bulking or cutting may be necessary to get you to where you want to be. You may have a vague understanding of what these terms mean, and may have even attempted one or the other at some point. However, if you want bulking…

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Why You Should Start Jump Roping

Jump ropes hanging on a wall

When you think of jump roping, you might think of the activity you did during recess as a kid, or the mandatory warm-up coach made you do when you were on a sports team in high school. No matter what memories the term conjures up in your mind, you’ve probably…

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Compound Exercises vs. Isolation Exercises

A woman performing barbell squats

In some of my other posts, I’ve referenced the use of compound exercises vs. isolation exercises without really getting into what these terms mean and how these types of exercises differ. With this post, I hope to clear up any confusion you might have. Diving into these concepts can get…

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The Truth About Building Muscle

Scattered puzzle pieces

If you’re new to working out and are looking to put on some significant muscle, you might not know what to expect on the journey ahead of you. You might not know if what you’re seeing, doing, or experiencing is normal and expected, or if you’ve gone off course and…

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