I was inspired to work with strength coach Samantha Rothberg, CSCS, after interviewing her for a Runner’s World story on advanced strength workouts for runners to do in the offseason. Her approach to ...
"Aren't they a little young for that?" This is a question I used to hear regularly from parents when I'd recommend strength training for the kids I worked with, whose ages ranged from 6 to 18 years ...
If you like full-body workouts that focus on pull-push-legs-core, this circuit of these fitness components will challenge you, especially if you go heavy on the lifts and push your maximum on the ...
It’s pretty clear Americans are rethinking their workouts these days. The old-school gym routines and bodybuilding moves? Not as popular. People want to feel strong in ways that actually matter—like ...
Supersets and straight sets are different ways to structure your exercises in a workout. In this article I explain what supersets and straight sets are (with example workouts), and when you should use ...
These are the moves that will build the upper body strength and size you want.
THE CHEST IS a muscle group that takes up a great deal of attention for physique-minded guys. If you pause a moment to think about why, you won't need long to figure out the appeal of chest-pumping ...
Just like there are different types of shoes for each kind of workout, there are various types of training for each fitness goal. Two of the most common types: strength and power training. Both types ...
Exercise is widely regarded as an essential component of health for older adults — particularly strength training. Health agencies recommend that adults get at least 150 minutes per week of ...
VO2 max is often referred to as a key marker of fitness. It’s the measure of the maximal amount of oxygen your cells can take ...