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Grip Strength—Why You Need It and How to Develop It

Get a grip - literally! Here's why - and how - you should improve your grip strength.

A woman of color rests against a pillow, understanding the connection between sleep, weight loss, and muscle gain

Sleep, weight loss, and muscle gain: How are they connected?

Muscle building and slimming are only possible when you get enough sleep. Sounds logical enough, but it’s also way more important than you might have thought. Find out more about how sleep, weight loss, and muscle gain actually work!

How to build muscle - one way is to do exercises like this white man holding a barbell at his collarbones doing squats.

Muscle Building for Beginners: Your 5-step guide

If you want to know how to build muscle, but aren’t sure how to get started, we have you covered! Keep reading to find out everything you need to know about making gains, from eating to training.

A white bearded man performs an upper body workout for men, doing a bench press while being spotted by another pair of white hands.

Upper Body Workout For Men: The best tips & exercises

Want to get broad shoulders, a steel-hard chest, muscular arms, and a visible six-pack? Let’s get to work! Learn everything you need to know about your new upper body workout for men – with the most effective exercises for the gym and at home!

A white woman does an upper body workout for women in the gym.

Upper Body Workout For Women: 8 tips & 7 moves to give you results!

Toned arms, sculpted shoulders, and a strong back aren’t just about how you look in a selfie, they’re also a fundamental part of a healthy posture. If you want to achieve pretty much any fitness goal, upper body training needs to be on your schedule. Here’s everything you need to know to get started with

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What You Need to Know About Counting Calories

If you listen to the diet industry, you’ve surely heard that counting calories is critical for hitting your muscle building and weight loss goals. But the truth is that it isn’t so cut and dry. We break down what the science says about the pros and cons of calorie counting in this article.

A group of athletes indoors working on progressive overload exercises with kettlebells

Progressive Overload: The Key to Building Muscle

In this article, we explain everything you need to know about using progressive overload to reach your muscle building goals. Keep reading to find out how to incorporate it into your workout regimen, from increasing the number of repetitions you need to do to how much time you need to give your body to rest.

A white man does a side plank to work on his side abs

Work your side abs with these 7 waist-smoothing moves

If you dream of a defined waist and a flatter tummy – it may be within reach! Side abs are the key to this part of the body. Try these targeted moves to work your side abs effectively, and see if they help you towards your feel-good body.

A white woman does yoga on an active recovery day

Why active recovery matters: Get moving on your rest days!

On leg day you stumble into the locker room on wobbly legs, your arms shake after your upper body workout, and the abdominal circuit rewards your core with intense training – you always give it your all in the gym. But then you’ve got to reward yourself: with your favorite protein shake and regular recovery

A man of color in sports gear does a goblet squat indoors, holding a kettlebell.

Goblet Squat: Tips and tricks to make yours the most effective

There are countless squat variations, and the goblet squat is one of our favorites! Not only is it super effective, but also helps you to get the hang of the movement pattern of a classic squat using the barbell. But no matter your level of expertise, you should consider including goblet squats in your routine.

Vegan Protein Bread with avocado slices - a good suggestion of what to eat before a workout

What to Eat Before a Workout – Our Rules for 3 Goals

Wondering if it’s better to eat pre or post workout? Here, we explain how fueling up before a session can give you the most energy, and what to eat before a workout for best results. Plus: Why your goals can change what you should eat beforehand, and tasty recipes to help you get exactly what

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Strength Training for Runners Made Easy

Whether you’re an occasional runner, active hobby runner, or a competitive marathoner, strength training for runners will improve your health and performance. This article explains which muscles you should train, including two sets of the best strength and balance exercises for runners. The best thing is you don’t need a gym or a lot of