What’s Better: Heavy Weights or High Reps?
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Why It’s Time to Embrace Hybrid Training
You know that friend who’s a super fast runner but can’t do push-ups for shit? He could benefit…
The Real-Life Diet of Anthony Fantano, Who Copes With Discourse-Induced Stress by Working Out
The thing is, my dad, when he was at his peak of competitive strength, he was benching 600…
Can Strength Training Replace Viagra?
In a world obsessed with visible gains—bigger biceps, chiseled abs, sharper jawlines—it’s easy to forget about the ones…
Incline Walking vs. Running: Which Is Better for Burning Fat?
“If you’re trying to lose weight and lose fat, the answer is a run, because of the caloric…
Should You Do Cardio Before or After Lifting Weights? Here’s the Definitive Answer
You arrive at the gym and find yourself at a familiar crossroads: Turn this way for the weight…
Every David Protein Bar, Ranked (Including Its New Pumpkin Spice Flavor)
In the quest for one protein bar to rule them all, none have dominated quite like the David…
Why You Should Always Warm Up Before a Workout
In other words, because you won’t be continuously exercising at zone 2 for the next half hour as…
Somatotypes Explained: What’s an Ectomorph, Endomorph, and Mesomorph
Three years ago, I took it upon myself to radically change my diet—and, in turn, to see if…
What to Eat Before a Workout for Maximum Energy
When thinking about how to level up their fitness, the first question many people wonder is what to…
Is Bodybuilder Not As Healthy As She Looks? Does BMI Matter?
Via iStockphoto / @_the_joel_ TikTok A woman who trains as a bodybuilder went in for a routine doctor…
The Real-Life Diet of Lukas Gage, Who Gets a New Therapist Every 6 Months
At the end of Lukas Gage’s new memoir, I Wrote This for Attention, the TV star’s comatose grandmother’s…