Crank up your fat burning with these science-backed tips. Summer’s around the corner, and that bathing suit isn’t going to wear itself. It’s time to get serious about shedding that excess baggage. Successful weight management isn’t possible without a plan. And any fat-cutting strategy starts in your head. If you want to make drastic changes… read more
Four top trainers tell you how to carve out a chiseled midsection. Sculpting your own six-pack is every person’s dream, but achieving that goal isn’t always easy. That’s because it takes a routine that makes your midsection rethink why it should trim down and firm up. To get to the bottom of better abs, we… read more
Increase the power of your supplements by combining them with the perfect partner. Basic arithmetic drives home the point that one plus one is two. Higher math, though, shows that combining three supplements into one product often leads to greater results than the sum of these parts taken separately. That’s because some supplements combine in… read more
Boost your core strength and overall power by training the often-neglected lower back. From rank amateur to Mr. Olympia, the lower back is rarely at the top of anyone’s training list. But this underrated region is a vital player in overall body strength. By adding lower-back exercises to your routine, you can boost your total… read more
Having trouble digesting all that protein? Here’s what to do. Whether your training goal is to run, jump and score like Kobe Bryant or flaunt intimidating muscle a la Jay Cutler, your nutrition program won’t support your aspirations if it doesn’t include plenty of protein. Problem is, large quantities of meat can be tough to… read more
Tame the fire of inflammation and improve your health and physique. Inflammation has been tied to everything from heart disease and cancer to lingering muscle soreness that lasts for days after an intense workout, a phenomenon known as delayed onset muscle soreness. And though many people see inflammation as a cumbersome roadblock to good health… read more
Most people don’t use dietary supplements because they’re sick. They use them because they’re well—and they want to keep it that way. A common misconception about supplements is that they’re weaker versions of prescription drugs that treat disease. But trying to prevent and treat serious illnesses are not the main reasons people take supplements, according… read more
The Body Shaper is an ingenious hands-free device to improve strength and flexibility. Getting a great workout at home or on the road can be a tremendous hassle. Bulky, expensive home-gym equipment often ends up being in the way, and eventually shoved in a closet to be forgotten. Hotel gyms are notoriously unpredictable, often stocked… read more
Tom Seabourne set a Guinness World Record for endurance cycling. Here’s how his experiences can help your training. The human body has an unbelievable capacity to suffer, and this is never more apparent than during extreme endurance events. We’re not talking about marathons, which are mere 26.2-mile walks in the park compared to the performance… read more
From wrestling All-American to UFC top-10 light-heavyweight, Ryan Bader never stops evolving. Though the Ultimate Fighting Championship has come a long way from single-discipline fighters getting free dental work, many athletes still specialize in the art that brought them to the sport. For the Gracies, it was the arm-torquing art of jiu-jitsu; for kickboxers, the… read more
