Why Women Don't (but should) Lift Weight...

Despite study after study supporting the benefits of strength training, many women still opt for cardio over weights. Maybe they’re worried about “bulking up.” Women have seen a few too many beefy men grunting it out in the weight r...

Foam Rolling 101

About 40 years ago a special running shoe was designed for bodybuilders to improve their calf development. Endorsed by pro bodybuilder Boyer Coe, the shoe’s elevated forefoot was designed to produce a greater training effect by forcing a greate...

Lose Fat Withouit Losing Muscle

Lose fat without losing muscle by doing heavy strength training and getting the right dose of protein. A serious problem for athletes who need to decrease body mass by restricting energy is a simultaneous loss of muscle, which can lead to impaired pe...

Take Vitamin D to Lose Fat and Gain Musc...

Take vitamin D to lose fat and gain muscle. Over and over again, research shows that if you have low vitamin D, you will be more likely to be overweight, have less muscle mass, and higher risk of injury. Vitamin D deficiency is SO easy to solve&mdash...

Bench Press Tips: What NOT to do

As soon as I walk into any gym, I start critiquing other lifters. I can't help myself. "Those are some great half-reps, buddy," or "Lady, if those dumbbells were any lighter they'd float away." Sometimes, it's just, "Pal, I have no idea what you're t...

Fixing Squatting Mistakes

In response to your groanings about a squat that will simply not improve, some strength coaches will tell you that you just need to keep adding weight to the bar or that your legs are too long to be an efficient squatter (sigh). These all-too-typical...