August 12
Tip: The Second Stage of Motivation
There are two stages to staying motivated enough to reach your goal. Most people get stuck in the first stage... and don't even know about the second.
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 13
Tip: Take Gratitude To The Extreme
This mental exercise is harder than you think. Try it for a week and become a tougher, happier person.
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 21
Tip: Average Training, Awesome Results
Think you have to crush PRs every week to make progress? Not so. Here's the truth.
June 20
5 No-Diet Ways to Get Lean
Diets are temporary and often backfire. To lose fat and keep it off, you need to first change how you think. Here's what to do.
May 29
Your Social Media – Motivating or Nah?
Are your fitness posts and photos motivating people or de-motivating them? Check out this surprising new study.
April 2
Tip: Scare Yourself Tougher
Here's why you need to do a few things that scare the crap out of you.
March 30
Tip: Tap Out to Win
Want to develop grit and resolve? Tap out, learn something, then get right back in there and fight again.
March 29
Tip: Dopamine, Serotonin, and Toughness
To be at your best, you need to understand the neurological components of performing under pressure.
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.
March 20
The 6 Stages of Transformation
How does a person go from couch potato to shredded beast? In 6 behavioral stages. What stage are you in? Will you make it to the final stage?
March 19
Top 10 Ways to Build Mental Toughness
We asked our coaches and experts for their best mental toughness tips. Pick the one that speaks to you and get to work.
January 30
Tip: This Type of Workout Music is Best
Music can power your workout to new heights, but the wrong kind can trash your nervous system.
January 8
6 Workout Mantras That Mostly Suck
There's a kernel of truth in every training mantra. But there's also a kernel of crap. So let's break them down and toss out the trash.
December 21
Tip: Play the Long Game
The smart lifter's approach to training and nutrition programs.
December 13
Tip: Are You Dedicated or Disturbed?
Training hard is awesome. Controlling your diet to get the body you want is awesome. But things can get out of hand fast. Here's how.
December 9
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.
November 18
Tip: The Case for Gym Selfies
They can get annoying to other people sometimes, but science says they can also help you get lean. Check it out.