Tip: When Life Gets Hard, Work Hard
Successful lifters find comfort in discipline. Here's what you can learn from them.
June 10
Tip: Own Your Performance
You can learn a lot about life from a strongman competitor, like this important lesson. Check it out.
June 7
Tip: Change Your Damn Attitude
This no-holds-barred advice for powerlifters also applies to anyone who wants to lift heavy and get better. Check it out.
June 5
Tip: Build Yourself Up, Don't Tear Others Down
Here's an easy way to spot a real jerk (in the gym or out) and avoid becoming one yourself.
June 3
An Open Letter to CrossFit HQ
A sports medicine physician who worked at the CrossFit Games has some pointed advice for CrossFit HQ. Check it out.
June 1
The Best Predictor of Success
A super tribe of Africans has learned the secret to athletic success. Can we duplicate the effects of their barbaric methods?
May 25
Tip: Drop the "Body Love" Nonsense
Put in the effort and seek the results, but don't get sucked into this politically correct movement. Here's why.
May 10
4 Politically Correct Fitness Lies
Let's cut the crap and talk about how touchy-feely fitness advice actually works the opposite of how people expect. Consider this your trigger warning.
February 5
4 Biggest Lies of The Biggest Loser
It's a show about fitness that keeps people dumb and in the dark about getting fit. Here's the big fat truth about The Biggest Loser.
February 4
4 Things You Can Learn from Strongmen
Strongman competitions are a lot like life. You need to be tough mentally and physically. Check out these lessons from the trenches.
January 20
Ladies, 6 Reasons NOT To Compete
Bodybuilding stages are booming with herds of women. Are you planning to be one of them? Before you go any further, read this.
January 11
Tip: Adopt the Average Sucks Mindset
Stop saying you're in a maintenance phase. It only leads to slow regression. Here's why and how to fix it.
December 19
Tip: Shut Up About Your Goals
Studies show that telling others about your goals makes you less likely to achieve them. Here's why, plus a better method.
December 14
Tip: Surround Yourself With These 5 People
Outperform yourself, make gains, and enjoy the process. Every lifter needs these five types of people in his life.
November 16
Tip: Respect These 5 People in Your Gym
The gym is full of phone-obsessed, squat rack curling wankers. Thank goodness these five awesome types of people are there too. Check 'em out.
October 16
CrossFit and Steroids
A noted performance enhancing drug expert examines CrossFit and answers the controversial question: are top CrossFitters using PEDs?
September 29
The 5 People Every Lifter Needs to Avoid
There are five types of people out there who will ruin your progress in the gym. Here they are, plus five great people you need in your crew.
August 18
The Death of Women's Bodybuilding
More and more women are lifting weights, but women's pro bodybuilding is dying fast. Here's why, plus a frightening look at the cause of “man face.”
July 3
The 5 Worst Types of Trainers
Like any occupation, the fitness biz has its share of morons and downright delusional characters. Here's how to spot them.
March 24
The Beautiful, Ugly Truth About Competing
Women who decide to compete will have one of two experiences. They'll either grow from it or be destroyed by it. Are you ready to step on stage?