Building muscle, strength, and performance is more than challenging your body and then expecting great things in return. It is a combination of periodization, tapering, peaking, and active rest days. To know these techniques is to know your own body, and when you become one with your own training… well, that is when some truly […]
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Men's advice on fitness, working out, and what you need to know about supplements, health, getting lean, developing your 6 pack abs and more.
What You Need to Know: How COVID-19 Affects the Heart, the Athlete, and Men’s Health
February 24, 2023 by
When I got COVID and landed in the emergency room, they checked my oxygen levels pretty quickly. As a doctor, I know how to interpret those readings and was happy to see my numbers were not too bad. So, I was surprised when my doctor wanted to do a CAT scan. I didn’t realize how […]
Lit Axis: How to Build Symmetry with Metrics-Based Resistance Band Training
December 1, 2022 by
Suspension and resistance band training has one weakness… you. Unlike those pricey anatomical-guided machines at the gym, resistance bands and free weights rely on the knowledge, technique, and proper form to build symmetry, strength, and performance. And this is one reason why home gyms get such a bad wrap is they rely on you, almost […]
Easy Affordable TENS Recovery (with Massage Bonus): The Auvon H1
October 20, 2022 by
With as little as three clicks, you could be on your way to less pain. Best of all, this is literally straight out of the box (hint: you won’t even need to crack the pages of the manual). Earlier this year we became TENS Recovery believers after reviewing the Auvon Touchscreen TENS and Powered Muscle […]
MMA Workout – And Here Comes The Boom
June 28, 2022 by
Would you like to improve your odds in a fight and get a great workout at the same time? Well, here’s the deal–Your odds of winning any confrontation can be significantly increased by simply avoiding a good portion of the punches being thrown. That is sometimes easier claimed than done, so it is also important […]
The Pendlay Rows Technique – What Every Man Should Know
June 26, 2022 by
The Pendlay row is a true full-body exercise.” – Brett Hoebel (NBC’s The Biggest Loser) Your body is a complex machine. This means that both complex and simple motions are what should be your chosen weapons when building muscle, strength, and fitness. And while today’s man often prefers to rely on technology and complexity to […]
Fitness Trainer Michael Giovanni Rivera on Bulking Up, Peaking, and Skipping Leg Day
June 25, 2022 by
In the world of athlete trainers, Michael Giovanni Rivera is the juice before the squeeze and the extra ounce before the effort. He has worked with a variety of clients you’d likely recognize, including Tito Ortiz, Kenda Perez, Fabricio Werdum, The Game, and Ochocinco. He has been training celebrities and athletes at the peak of […]
How to Heal Using the TENS Portable Recovery Stimulator
April 29, 2022 by
A couple of weeks ago we were contacted to try one of the TENS touchscreen stimulators by Auvon, and seeing that half our staff was recovering from some kind of injury, we figured it was fate. And so we accepted the invitation and when it arrived we all hobbled to the mailbox to see who’d […]
Secrets to Bigger, Stronger Arms
June 16, 2021 by
The secret to bigger stronger legs is heavy simple movements and plenty of rest in between power movements (and between workouts in general). And a lot of guys put this same regimen to work for them when working their arms. It makes sense that it should work the same way, but there are enough differences […]
7 Supplements Every Bodybuilder Should Know About
April 8, 2021 by
Supplements are common among bodybuilders and athletes. Certain supplements, when combined with a balanced diet, could help you develop muscles, improve stamina, and decrease recovery time. The efficacy of each supplement varies based on various considerations, including the formulations, individual requirements, and one’s fitness level. Supplements will only work to their full capacity if they’re […]