Longevity
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FAQ: Can I do cardio and strength training in the same workout?
Yes, but you’ll need to balance the two in a way that’s appropriate for your goals. The principle of specificity states that if you want to improve at a particular skill, you need to train in that skill. Even more simply put: If you want to get strong, you’ve got to strength train. If you want to run a marathon, you need to run. That doesn’t mean you can’t (or shouldn’t) work in other training components, but there should be a focus. Personally, I want to maintain muscle (both size and strength) so strength training is a primary piece. I…
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FAQ: I haven’t worked out in years! How do I get strong and lean?
Have a plan and get started is step 1.
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FAQ: Why does my low back ache?
Sounds like you need to improve your mobility and strengthen your core
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FAQ: How much do I need to warm up before a workout?
Not too much, not too little. We’ll tell you how to strike the right balance.
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The care-free summer workout plan
Here’s a flexible program that allows you to maximize your summer downtime.
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FAQ: How do I get back into working out after taking some time off?
Get back in there and start getting after it again. It’s that simple. If you’ve missed a couple of workouts, don’t stress it—move forward and pick up where you left off. If you’ve taken a couple weeks off Reduce the volume (or the total amount of exercise you do), the intensity, and the amount of resistance you use. For example, if you’d typically do 7-10 exercises for 3-5 sets each, make it 4-6 exercises for 2-3 sets each, and drop the weight by about 10%. If you haven’t seen the gym in several weeks Restart in an even further reduced…
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FAQ: What’s the best way to cure sore muscles?
Here’s our take on the best techniques for speeding up your recovery from a workout
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The Recession workout plan
It seems like everyone is talking about a recession these days. Some say yes. Others say no. Whatever happens, happens. After nearly 10 years of economic growth, it seems about time though. Either way, a recession is inevitable, it’s a part of a natural cycle. Your training needs a recession cycle too. For high performers, you probably have the tendency to push harder and harder each and every week. You start cheating on your reps, throwing around more weight than you should, pushing through HIIT sessions well past your pain threshold. While that might work for a while, with time,…
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Low intensity workouts your body will love
De-loads and tapers, active recovery, and mobility workouts will keep your body stimulated and progressing forward without overtaxing it.
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4 ways to work out around the holidays
For this particular time of year, it’s just a matter of getting it in, no matter how you do it. Everyone’s style is different. These may come in handy.
