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For something that should be simple, working out doesn’t always feel that way. There’s choosing the best fat-burning workout. There’s that pesky question of whether exercise or diet is key for weight loss. And now there’s a new one to throw into the mix: whether...

One of the most popular forms of resistance training today, especially for those interested in fat loss and athletic performance, is sled training. Sleds can be pulled, a training method that has origins traced to the Scandinavian forest industry; and sleds can be...

There are many ways to loose weight healthy and unhealthy , first let’s see the unhealthy ways to lose weight, which needs to be avoided . You’ve probably heard of some of the more bizarre and dangerous methods such as painful tongue implants that keep you from eating...

Most people who are unable to lose body fat aren’t failing because they are unmotivated. They aren’t getting results because they have no plan. They treat exercise as something to do when it’s convenient. The only solution is to set up a training schedule with...

Here are 10 tips to improve your workout routine from start to finish . Are you making the mistake of going through the motions when they hit the gym? Do you just train to train, never getting stronger, faster, or leaner? Try a new approach: Train to win! Use these...

There are many exercises that people don’t want to do (squats), don’t like to do (good mornings), or can’t do (snatches). There is also one type of exercise that just about everyone wants to do, likes to do, and can do: Biceps Curls. It’s the dessert of the...

Women have made a huge impact on the hardcore training world. We’re busting the myths, disproving the lies, and taking the lead in helping other women look and feel amazing. Yet, mistakes still get made, often because we don’t have all the information we need in order...

Have you been working out and eating healthy in an effort to get a better body? Are you not getting the results you would expect? Do you wrack your brain trying to figure out what the problem is? Chances are that without even knowing it you’re falling prey to one of...

Most people will agree that losing fat quickly is the way to go. Getting rapid progress gives you an amazing mental boost. After all, needing to wait months to get results is a major killjoy that can lead anyone to throw in the towel. Therefore, this article will give...

1. The most important factor in strength training is intensity of load. This is strength training, after all. So the goal is to (safely) move as much weight as possible. 2. Shoot for rest intervals between 3-5 minutes between sets. This will allow for adequate...

Women are sort of lucky when it comes to belly fat—we don’t gain it as easily as men. Instead, we’re more likely to gain fat in the hip and thigh area, which is thought to have a protective effect on health. But the bad news is that when we do gain fat in the belly...

In the realm of fitness, three-month programs dominate the landscape. You’ve even seen plenty of them in this magazine over the years. Are they effective? Absolutely. But we’re going to let you in on an interesting secret: It doesn’t necessary take eight or 12 weeks...