Fitness & Workouts
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35 FREE workout plans for different fitness goals and ability levels
Whatever your goal, whatever your ability, our industry experts will help you get closer with these comprehensive and completely free workout plans.
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Why you should be strength training while on GLP-1 medication
The promise of GLP-1 medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro is undeniable. People are shedding pounds rapidly, improving key health markers, and regaining control over their relationship with food. But behind the headlines and before-and-after photos, a less glamorous truth is emerging: a significant amount of that weight loss is coming from muscle. And that’s a problem. What happens to muscle on GLP-1s? GLP-1 receptor agonists were designed to help regulate blood sugar and reduce appetite. While incredibly effective at promoting fat loss, these drugs are not selective in what kind of weight you lose. Research shows that for many…
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100 Days Later: The challenge that builds (and rebuilds) everything
You don’t need another workout program. You need a system. 100 Days Later is our most complete transformation challenge ever — designed to rebuild your body, sharpen your mind, and give you back your edge. This isn’t about getting shredded in 4 weeks or motivation hacks or biohacking gimmicks. It’s about showing up every day for 100 days and watching what happens when you do. What is 100 Days Later? It’s a fully structured 100-day fitness and performance challenge you can access directly in ChatGPT. You’ll get: A progressive, phase-based workout schedule Daily mindset prompts and performance tools Core lifestyle…
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The hybrid workout plan for people over 40
Too many people assume that age should slow us down, but the reality is quite the opposite. While there are some realities of getting older, it doesn’t mean we can’t be high performing athletes. That’s where the hybrid workout plan for people over 40 comes into play. It’s designed to cater to the unique needs of the mature athlete, blending strength, endurance, and mobility to forge a fitness regimen that defies age. The realities are: Muscles become more susceptible to injury, recovery times lengthen, and our metabolism starts to slow down. However, these changes don’t have to be a setback.…
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The over-40 stretching routine for tight muscle
Waking up feeling sore, achy, and a bit sluggish isn’t a sign of “getting old”, it’s a nudge from your body reminding you that it’s time to increase your maintenance routine. As we move beyond our forties, our muscles and joints often remind us that they need a little more care and attention. Ignoring these signs can lead to decreased mobility and discomfort, but addressing them head-on with a targeted stretching routine can enhance your quality of life, allowing you to feel more like the way you want to feel. This over-40 stretching routine will do the trick. Related: The…
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Yoga for lifters: How to combine stretching with strength for optimal performance
Yoga for lifters is a game changer. Integrating the practice into a weightlifting routine might seem unconventional at first, but the synergy between stretching and strength training can significantly enhance your performance and overall fitness. Yoga not only increases flexibility and range of motion but also boosts mental focus and muscle recovery, making it a perfect complement to the demands of weightlifting. Related: 35+ free workouts for different goals and ability levels The holistic boost Yoga serves as more than just a tool for recovery, it’s key in transforming your strength training into a more holistic form of self-development. When…
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How to work out like a hybrid athlete
Hybrid athletes epitomize the ultimate fitness versatility, mastering the art of juggling strength, endurance, and agility to achieve peak physical performance. This modern approach to fitness isn’t reserved solely for elite athletes; it’s accessible to anyone aiming to elevate their overall fitness and resilience. The journey to work out like a hybrid athlete involves blending rigorous training disciplines, but it also requires a strategic approach tailored to individual needs and goals. Related: 4 workout plans to train like a hybrid athlete Also related: Don’t burn out! The hybrid athlete’s challenge Laying the Groundwork: Starting Your Hybrid Athlete Journey Assess Your…
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Everything that goes into building a custom workout plan
When it comes to achieving fitness goals, there’s no one-size-fits-all solution. Each individual’s body responds differently to exercise, which is why custom workout plans are so effective. Here’s what goes into creating a plan that’s as unique as you are. Understanding Your Current Fitness Level The first step in crafting your custom workout plan is assessing your current fitness level. This isn’t just about how much you can lift or how far you can run—it’s about understanding where you are holistically: your nutrition, sleep, stress management, etc. This assessment helps ensure that the plan we develop is appropriately challenging without…
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The art & science of high performance: Your new fitness plan
We’re all constantly being told what to do, what we’re doing wrong, and or how to do something better. Many times those messages are opinion-based and unreliable. And other times they’re science-based, but overwhelming and potentially even unrealistic to follow. In our case, after decades of working in the fitness space, seeing it and hearing it all, we like a blended approach of opinion and science, or as we like to consider it: art and science. Fitness is something that’s incredibly personal. We’re all built differently, move differently, and lead different lives and lifestyles. It’s impossible to create one absolutely-perfect…
