January 9
Metcon for Size and Strength
Too much cardio can backfire, but so can avoiding it. Here's why metabolic conditioning will boost your gains, plus two workouts to try.
November 16
The Worst Case Scenario Workout
Whether you're a first responder or just a citizen caught in a bad situation, it pays to be conditioned. This workout will get you there.
November 8
Do Soleus Push-Ups for Metabolic Health
This simple exercise might be a saving grace for those of us who work out but end up spending much of the rest of the day sitting.
October 5
The World's Fastest Workout for Fat Loss
Can you sprint your way to summer leanness in only 30 seconds? Hey, it's worth a shot. After all, it only takes 30 seconds!
July 23
Assess Your Metabolic State, Dominate Your Workout
You need to balance your training if you want to build muscle or lose fat. Do this by evaluating your current metabolic state. Here's how.
July 2
The 4 Dumbest Cardio Workouts
According to a doctor of physical therapy, here are the most joint-destroying cardio workouts, plus four safer alternatives that work better.
June 18
The Best and Worst Cardio for Natural Bodybuilding
If you're into natural bodybuilding, the worst thing you can do is train like a drugged bodybuilder. That includes cardio. Here's why.
June 5
The 3 Worst Conditioning Workouts
Some conditioning workouts can damage your tendons, ligaments, and joints. Here are the worst offenders, plus some better alternatives.
April 28
Total Metcon: 6 Workouts for Metabolic Conditioning
Smart people lift weights. And smart lifters do metabolic conditioning. Here are the 6 types of metcon and the unique benefits of each.
February 6
How to Easily Burn More Fat on the Treadmill
New research shows this practice helps you burn more fat without any additional perceived rate of exertion. No, you don't have to go faster.
January 23
Reach Your Full Potential: Build Work Capacity
You've built some muscle and lost some body fat. Nice. But what's missing? Work capacity. Here's what you need to know about it.
November 22
Loaded Metabolic Conditioning For Cardio Haters
You don't need hours of cardio to keep your heart healthy and your body lean. Here are the best ways to do loaded metabolic conditioning.
November 18
5 Naked Truths About Strength and Conditioning
Here's what every lifter needs to know about strength and conditioning topics like exercise selection, training volume, metcon, and bulking.
June 28
The 21-Day Weight Vest Diet
Science says this will help you lose a pound of pure fat per week without changing your diet, but it's a little weird.
May 14
Tip: The Best Power and Conditioning Test
You need both anaerobic power and aerobic capacity to be a great lifter and athlete. Test them both with this simple challenge.
May 9
Tip: The Gorilla Burpee
Here's a better, more back-friendly way to perform the dreaded burpee.
May 5
Tip: Death by Dumbbell – The Workout
Got about 10 minutes? Then you've got time to do this wicked one-dumbbell workout.
April 23
Tip: A Much Better Way to Do Burpees
Burpees don't suck, but HOW most people do them does suck. Try gorilla burpees instead.
April 9
3 Best Calorie-Burning Workouts for Lifters
Most of the cardio work done in the gym is stupid. Here are three methods that actually burn calories and build work capacity.