Does Lifting Weights Make You Bulky? Here’s the Full Answer

Ask most personal trainers if lifting weights will make you look bulky, and they’ll say no. Odds are, they’ll dive into something about hormones and testosterone, say it’s impossible...

Two Types of Cardio You Shouldn’t Do (Ever)

A lot of people over the last several years have been hating on cardio. And I completely disagree. Cardio isn’t bad. In fact, it’s a really good thing. It’ll help you burn more fat a...

Action Over Info: How to Actually Get Results

My name’s Ben and I’m an addict. It’s interesting, actually, I recognized my tendency for addictive behavior in high school. Back then, it was an MMORPG (massive multi-player online...

Stop Training Like a Juiced Bodybuilder (Unless, Ya Know, You’re a Juiced Bodybuilder)

I don’t get why I’m not seeing results. I’m going to the gym every day. I’m lifting for hours on end. And I’m even following the exact program Arnold used in his prime. W...

Staying Fit While Traveling

Yesterday, I set sail on what’s sure to be a fun adventure. Like Bilbo at the beginning of The Hobbit, I’m excited. Early in the morning, I loaded up a backpack, got in my car, and set off...

Should You Work Out While Sick?

It doesn’t happen often, but it happened earlier this week. I got sick. I’m not talking about a little case of the sniffles or a head cold. I’m not talking about something annoying b...

Why We Need to Squeeze More Butts

We need to squeeze more butts, guys. Not in a creepy or weird way, though. Because that’d be creepy. And weird. I’m talking about squeezing your own butt. I’m talking glute activatio...

Biofeedback: Listening to Your Body for Immediate Results

Remember that song Bump and Grind by R. Kelly? It’s a classic. And even if you aren’t familiar with the song itself, I bet you’ll recognize the first line: “My mind’s te...