You’ve been working out consistently for a while now and have been very disciplined about going to the gym. While that’s what it takes to achieve progress, did you know that after a prolonged period of steady training, taking a week off from working out can actually be good for…
Have you ever experienced muscle soreness after exercising? Of course you have! It’s a very common side effect of working out. Soreness that lasts for too long isn’t good, but there’s certainly nothing to worry about if you feel sore for a day or two after a workout. Sometimes, it…
Having a defined six-pack remains an ever so elusive goal for many people. Building muscle is difficult, yet it seems easy in every other part of the body in comparison to the abs. For those who do manage to crack the code and develop a six-pack, they become seemingly revered…
Dieting is hard. It requires an enormous amount of persistence and discipline. As true as that is, though, sometimes it can also seem way more involved than it needs to be, which leaves many people thinking it’s a near-impossible endeavor. The truth is, if you’re looking for the most effective…
How long it takes to build muscle is something everyone thinks about when they’re starting a fitness routine. I certainly thought a lot about this at first as I was going through the same workouts day after day, wondering when my work would finally begin to produce noticeable results, and…
As you discover and learn new exercises to add to your routine, you may realize that a lot of movements, including curls, rows, and presses, can be done with either dumbbells or barbells. Dumbbells and barbells are vital components to just about any weightlifting routine, and using either to perform…
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…
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…
I’m Justin, and I’m a fitness enthusiast. I started working out in 2016, and since then, it has completely changed my life. I absolutely love it, and I’ve made it my mission to spread that passion to others. Read more