Strength experts are now recognizing that elastic bands aren’t just for rehab. What comes to mind when you think of exercise bands? If you’re like most guys, you probably envision Denise Austin doing elastic-band biceps curls cheering you on to “feel the burn.” We’ll bet the image of Jon Jones attached to exercise bands while… read more
Olympic boxer Marlen Esparza is a CoverGirl model with a right hook like a Mack truck. Tell Marlen Esparza she fights like a man, and she’ll smile at you like a Disney Princess. Esparza is more than a history-making Olympic boxer; she’s the new female ideal in elite athletics, pursuing traditionally masculine athletic skills while radiating… read more
Time to freak out your friends with your ripped physique. It’s Part 3 of our Muscle Beach makeover! You’re almost there: the big reveal. If you’ve put in the work for the first two months of our 12-week Muscle Beach makeover, you’re ready for the home stretch. It’s hard work, but the rewards will give… read more
Does your schedule force you to train later in the day? Here’s how to get the most out of it. Many people who work out have no choice but to train in the evening. Whether that’s after work or a few hours later, training near the end of the day is still a much better… read more
Make your DNA work for you—not against you—with supplement genomics. Remember the last time you saw a huge dude at the gym and thought, Whoa, what a genetic freak! Or (tastefully) told a woman with perfect skin and curves how lucky she is to have good genes? This poses the question: Are you born with… read more
Today’s super-intense training programs demand cutting-edge recovery techniques. Here’s what to do. Today’s fitness routines are becoming more complex and harder than ever on the body. CrossFit, strongman training and obstacle-course racing are popular among both men and women. But with that “more is better” workout philosophy comes a darker side to fitness: increased injury… read more
Ignore fiber at your peril. Here are the six reasons why you need it for muscle and strength gains. Bodybuilders are notoriously strict about their diets. Searching for optimum results, they meticulously monitor their caloric intake, develop precise nutrition plans that leave little room for deviation, and analyze product labels like English professors deconstruct old… read more
Jennie Finch and her frightening fastball made her a softball legend. I have two older brothers who both played baseball. When I turned 5, I wanted to do what they did, so my parents signed me up to play softball. I fell in love instantly. My dad’s an inventor at heart. Our whole backyard… read more
Check out the latest in advanced supplement technology. Rise and Shine Reap the benefits from two of nature’s proven remedies in BarnDad’s Rise Green Coffee With Probiotics. Research has shown the antioxidants in green coffee extract (GCE) to be an effective weight-loss tool—even without exercise or changes in diet—and the potent probiotics in Rise bolster… read more
Darren Williams couldn’t bear the thought of missing his daughter’s wedding. Darren’s story begins in April 2008, when he weighed 452 lb. He lived in fear of heart problems and worried that he would not live to see his daughter grow up. Darren’s story begins in April 2008, when he weighed 452 lb. He lived… read more
