Tip: Tiger Sit-Outs
Doing this athletic movement for reps or as part of a superset makes for a great conditioning tool.
June 16
Tip: Lose the Fat, Spare the Muscle
The so-called fat burning zone is a myth. To dump the chub, go hard and fast or low and slow. Here's why and how to do it.
June 10
Tip: Choose Your Own HIIT
A funny thing happens when dedicated gym-goers disregard what their workout plans say and choose their own intensity. Take a look.
May 26
Tip: 4 Minutes to Fitness
A new study shows that 4 minutes of bodyweight exercises, amazingly, works about as well as sprinting or 30 minutes of HIIT.
May 9
The Metabolic Color System
Are your workouts red, yellow, or green? You need a balance if you want to build muscle or lose fat. What does that mean? Read this.
April 14
Tip: The Burpee and Reverse Lunge Combo
Yeah, burpees don't suck enough, let's make them tougher! Seriously, this will get you in fighting shape fast.
April 11
7 Abused and Misused Training Methods
Exercises are tools. You've got to know how to use them properly. Here's a list of commonly misused ones.
March 27
Tip: Alternating Four Corners Farmer’s Walk
This high intensity metcon workout involves the entire body and demands extended repetitive effort. Try it!
March 26
Tip: Unilateral Four Corners Farmer’s Walk
Burn fat and strengthen your core at the same time with this full-body routine.
March 25
Tip: Bilateral Four Corners Farmer’s Walk
Here's a full-body farmer's walk workout that burns fat and increases metabolic conditioning.
March 6
Tip: Rest Periods: Sit or Walk Around?
What's more important, active recovery between sets or resting as much as possible? This new study on CrossFitters sheds some light.
February 11
Tip: Push-Up, Stand Up, Squat Prisoner Jump Countdown
Start with one rep of each exercise, then do two on the next round. Keep the ladder going until you're doing 10 reps per movement on the last round. No rest!
February 10
Tip: Ground-to-Shoulder Stands
Looks odd, but this is a great fat-burning finisher. Do 6 reps per side for 8 minutes straight.
February 8
Tip: High-Rep Dumbbell Clean-Squat-Press
Toss this conditioning finisher in at the end of your next upper-body workout to burn some extra fat. Do 4 sets of 12 reps.
January 24
Tip: The Rowing Ergometer – Proper Technique
Master the technique to get the most out of this butt-kicking machine. Here's what you need to know.
January 17
Tip: A Murderous Barbell Clean Complex
This one-bar finisher contains elements that will help you perfect your explosive pulls and activate your glutes.
January 13
Tip: Cardio for Very Big Lifters
How does one of the world's strongest bodybuilders and powerlifters do cardio? You may be surprised.
January 9
The New 8-Minute Fat Burners
Who's got time to dick around with fat-burning routines that take, like, forever? Add one of these to the end of your regular workout.
January 8
Tip: Two Cardio Workouts That Build Muscle
These untraditional metcon workouts are mixed right into your weight training. Try not to pass out.
January 7
Tip: The Best HIIT for Strong Guys
High intensity interval training can be done using aerobic or strength-based workouts. Which is better for big lifters? Here's the new science.