With our archives now 3,500+ articles deep, we’ve decided to republish a classic piece each Sunday to help our newer readers discover some of the best, evergreen gems from the past. This article was originally published in November 2017. The other day I was helping a guy move. We were carrying heavy stuff like pianos, […]
You’ve established an exercise routine that has you working out 60 minutes a day. Nice work, champ! Most days, you can stick with that routine. But what do you do when you don’t have an hour to work out? Maybe you’ve got extra work that’s due. Maybe you’re traveling. Maybe kids’ activities are taking up
When most people work out, they jump right from a resting state called Zone 1 cardio to Zone 3 cardio. But in skipping over Zone 2 cardio altogether, they miss out on a significant range of benefits to their health, fitness, and overall well-being. Here to unpack why you need to make the relatively easy
Welcome back to Bro Basics, a series that covers exercises that are popular and can be useful but are often done inadequately and shows the exercises’ broader function and how to perform them correctly. Are you looking to get a bigger upper body and improve your bench and shoulder press? Then let me introduce you
When we think about the benefits of exercise, we tend to think of what it does for our body, making us leaner, stronger, and healthier. But my guest is out to emphasize the powerful effect physical activity has on our brains too, and just how much our bodies and minds are connected. Dr. Jennifer Heisz
You’re a busy man. You’ve got work and community obligations. You want to spend quality time with your family and friends. Maybe you’ve made it a goal to read more books this year. How can you fit in a workout with so much on your plate? Supersets. The answer is supersets. What Is a Superset?
in: Featured, Fitness, Health & Fitness, Visual Guides Brett • February 19, 2023 An important part of manhood has always been about having the competence to be effective in the world — having the breadth of skills, the savoir-faire, to handle any situation you find yourself in. With that in mind, each Sunday we’ll be republishing
In your journey towards becoming stronger, fitter, and healthier, there often comes a point where you wonder if taking some supplements will help your progress along. But what fitness supplements are actually effective and worth investing in? Here to answer that question is Layne Norton, a powerlifter and doctor of nutritional science who has a
Dumbbells are a popular and effective tool for strength training and exercise. They’re versatile, easy to use, and come in various weights and sizes, making them suitable for people of all ages and fitness levels. You can get a full-body workout with a set of dumbbells or use them as I do: as an accessory
Every gym has that person. The person who loudly grunts and yells when he’s exercising. This guy is an extreme example of the phenomenon. While it seems like it’s dudes who are more likely to grunt while working out, women sometimes do it too. When I was in college at the University of Oklahoma, there
