Fitness & Workouts
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FAQ: What kind of strength training should I do if I run a lot?
Your focus should be on building or maintaining a solid base of core strength. If nothing else, that will take you a long way. There are lots of core exercise options, but here are some top suggestions: Bird dog, dead bug, plank variations (regular and side) Curl-ups or leg lifts (lying or hanging) Supermans, and any type of rotational movement, like cable chops. A combination of three or four of these movements for three sets of 8-12 reps every other day is a good standard. Next, strengthen your entire body, even your upper body, but place a bit more emphasis…
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FAQ: Why do you do barefoot workouts?
Barefoot workouts feel primitive. They facilitate a deeper mind-muscle connection, and provide some functional benefits, but it’s all personal preference.
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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: Do I need to work out to failure?
Not working hard enough is the #2 reason people fail to hit their fitness goals.
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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…
