“My biggest sporting highlight to date was racing at the Ironman World Championships in Kona, Hawaii in 2022,” says the London born triathlete. “Although that race was difficult, because of the humidity and I had gut issues, It was an amazing feeling to finish the race and to then learn [...]
This fact means more muscle activation is driven to your quads and glutes. But the fixed ROM means the body must adjust; for some, their joints don’t enjoy the lack of variability in the range of motion. But when Smith machine squats are programmed correctly as an accessory exercise, they [...]
For Bishoy, progress comes through small victories. By breaking down big goals, he shows that achievements can be made one step at a time. As he says, “Even if you don’t achieve the goal, but you still finish, that’s the win.” He emphasizes sharing stories to inspire others facing struggles. [...]
If ever there was a man that fitted the phrase “tough as old boots” it was Terry Funk. Born in Hammond, IN, in 1944, Funk’s in-ring career lasted for more than 50 years. As a member of the legendary Funk wrestling family, the former NWA Heavyweight champion is perhaps best [...]
Start with a five-minute cardio warm-up, such as jogging on the spot or using a jump rope to increase your heart rate, preparing your body for exercise. This is one of my favorite exercises! My personal record for holding a plank is 12 minutes Exercise 6: Pilates Hundreds Modifications: Increase [...]
“That was huge for me, because the show (Dynamite) was brand new at that time, but also at that time, I felt like a very small fish in a brand new, huge, pond,” recalls Perry. “You know, I’m walking around backstage and there’s a bunch of these guys who I’ve [...]
To get better at performing chinups, you need to do more chinups. It would be best if you actually did the thing, which some people miss. But when doing more doesn’t improve performance, it’s time to train smart. This is where these four chinup accessory exercises come in. Plus, chinups [...]
“This is incredibly important right now,” Kline said. “If you look at some pro teams, it’s been going on for a while. At the collegiate level, it’s been going on for over 20 years,” he explained. “We want our soldiers to be like athletes.” One goal of this program is [...]
When we think of strength training, images of weightlifting, resistance bands, and intense cardio workouts often come to mind. However, the fitness landscape has evolved to encompass a diverse range of practices, each offering unique benefits. Yoga, with its serene poses and graceful flows, might not immediately strike you as [...]
In the world of fitness, success often hinges on understanding and harnessing the subtleties that can propel one’s workouts from ordinary to extraordinary. Among these nuances lies the concept of “cadence.” While the term might initially evoke images of musical rhythms or poetic meters, in the context of fitness, cadence [...]