Tip: Lessons from Mike Mentzer
He was a controversial figure, but he taught us all to think outside the box.
July 16
Tip: The 30-Minute Trick for a Better Day
Make every day better. Start it by working on yourself and getting your mind right. Here's how.
July 15
Tip: Take Cold Showers for a Week
Shake off a bad mood with frigid water. Get your energy and motivation up instantly.
July 11
Tip: The Best Hour of the Day
Stop putzing around. Make your diet, your training, and your whole day more productive with this strategy.
June 28
5 Self-Improvement Tips for Lifters
Lifting makes you stronger. Diets make you leaner. But there's more to life than that. Here's how to feel better, fight stress, get organized, and get happier.
June 24
Tip: The Nastiest Spot in Your Gym & Your Kitchen
Nothing wrecks your training faster than infections and food poisoning. Here's where you're picking up the bad bugs.
June 21
Tip: Inadequate Sleep and Thyroid Function
This should scare you into bed early.
May 4
Tip: Big-Butt Women Live Longer
Science suggests that big-bootied women will outlive us all. Check this out.
April 29
Tip: Do You Have a Hidden Infection?
Oral health is linked to overall health. If your gums bleed when brushing, bacteria and inflammation could be shortening your life. Here's how to kill it.
March 22
Tip: 5 Foundational Steps to Training Success
Reaching your physique or performance goal is about more than sets, reps, and exercises. Here's how to get your mindset right.
February 9
Tip: Why Lifters Are Going to Live a Long Time
A side effect of what you're doing in the gym may make you live longer than those wraith-like calorie-restriction guys.
February 2
Tip: The Effects of Alcohol on Muscle Growth
What happens when you hit the bar after hitting the weights? Surprisingly, the effects are different for men verses women.
January 14
Do This First Thing in the AM
Your life may depend on doing one simple thing as soon as you wake up in the morning, especially if you're over 40.
December 9
Tip: Saying This Will Make You Stronger
Science says that saying one word during an exercise will make you stronger and more powerful. Check it out.
December 7
Tip: Don't Fall Prey To This Medical Mistake
It's highly likely that lifters will mistakenly be diagnosed with high blood pressure. Here's why.
November 4
The Vitamin Problem That Kills Your Boner
Erectile dysfunction has many causes, but here's one that you don't hear much about. Sorry, vegans, this is especially bad news for you.
October 27
10 Daily Habits of Healthy Lifters
Train hard. Eat right. But what else? It's those little things that can add up to major progress. Here's what our experts are doing.
August 13
Tip: The Truth About Catch-Up Sleep
Does sleeping in on weekends help you make up for poor weekday sleep? Or does it just make you fatter? Science has taken a look.
April 28
The Truth About Waist Trainers
Figure and bikini competitors use them. Celebrities endorse them. But what's really happening to the body when squeems are used? Here's the nasty truth.
March 5
Tip: Is Your Phone Wrecking Your Workout?
Is your smartphone making your workout dumb? Or does it make your workout better? Science has some answers.