Whether you need at-home workouts purely out of preference, or out of necessity as more gyms are forced to close their doors, I’ve got something new and wonderful for you that will take your at-home workouts to a new level. All you need are dumbbells, a weight bench, and the device of your choice to track the workouts on an intuitive easy-to-use app. The quick details of the new 10-week …
Strength Training
Focus on What You CAN Do
You can listen to this article. Use the player below, download the MP3, or use iTunes. There are few guarantees that can be made but this one, I assure you, is accurate: At some point, your usual workout routine will get disrupted. You will not, at least for a time, be able to do the workout and/or exercises you prefer or enjoy most. For example … You may experience random knee pain from …
You’re Stronger Than You Realize (The Key to Better Results)
You can listen to this article: Use the player below, download the MP3, or use iTunes. You’re stronger than you realize. And I’ll prove it to you. And once I prove it to you, you’ll understand why knowing this truth will help you get even better results from your workouts. “I had no idea how strong I was!” That statement never gets old. Every time I’ve heard a woman say that after …
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7 Tips to Fix Knee Pain from Single-Leg Exercises
You can listen to this article. Use the player below, download the MP3, or use iTunes. “I can’t do single-leg exercises because they hurt my knees.” If you’ve ever said that about a single-leg exercise, or all single-leg exercises, you’re not alone. Many trainees lament the sight of single-leg exercises in their workouts because they experience knee pain when doing them. The good news is …
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Fix Your Rear-Foot-Elevated Split Squat
The most common complaint with the rear-foot-elevated split squat (other than it being a brutal exercise that can leave you waddling the day after): Feeling a straining sensation, or discomfort, in the hip flexor or quad of the elevated leg. The discomfort may likely be caused by three potential problems, all are thankfully easy to fix. Watch this quick video to fix your rear-foot-elevated …
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A Simple Warm-up to Help You Squat Lower
Do you have trouble squatting low enough? Would you like to squat deeper? Do squats just not feel quite right, like you can’t find your “groove” with the movement? Then try this fast and simple squat warm-up. https://youtu.be/ti5Lj4ldU4s Because there are numerous, elaborate, time-consuming warm-up drills available to assist in squatting lower, you may be tempted to think the …
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Your At-Home Workout Guide
Whether you prefer to work out at home, or it's the only option you have, this at-home workout guide has you covered. Below are resources you can turn to for your at-home workout needs; options vary based on the workout equipment you have available. Let's start with the option that doesn't require any equipment. Bodyweight-Only Workouts Don't have any exercise equipment at home? Then …
To Women Everywhere: Stop Disqualifying Your Achievements in the Gym
Would you rather listen to this article? Use the player below, download it, or use iTunes. She told me, "I finally bench pressed 95 pounds! That's been my goal for a long time and I finally hit it. But, I know it's not that impressive since there are lots of women who lift much more than that." My response: "No, what you mean is, 'I bench pressed 95 pounds and I'm proud!' It doesn't matter …
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