Back in the day, most boxing/kung fu systems consisted of a giant log, a few sticks, and a lot of bruising and splinters. The slam man entered the market a couple years ago, offering cushioned padding, preset workout routines, and a relatively compact solution to those who are bored with the standard treadmill, stepper, and row […]
Four Tips to Building Better Abs
The path to six-pack abs is much more than just diet and sit-ups. If you’re ready to take the next step to getting the abdominal muscles you’ve always wanted, might we suggest extending that effort to include these four important tips. 1. Meat and Potatoes I bet you were hoping we were going to suggest […]
Workout Exercises You Don’t Do, But Damn Well Should
There is a difference between the man who does his workout from a textbook, and the one who relies on his animal instincts. The man who concentrates on one muscle at a time, and the one who prefers to utilize as many body parts as possible. We’re talking about doing power routines that strengthen your core, […]
Strong is the New Sexy
Once upon a time the women who were starved for attention, would starve themselves to get it. They would eat things like celery and rice cakes. They would balk at lifting anything over the size of a pencil, for fear she might actually develop a muscle in the process. Well, Twiggy, you are not welcome […]
5 Tips to Stay Motivated for Your Workouts
A lot of guys mean well. Sure, we’d like to be a lean slab of sirloin, but settle for a little creme filling in the middle because… well; it’s just easier that way. If you’re looking for some motivation to get into the gym more often, try these 5 (easy to do) tips. Take Off […]
Fight Fat and Win!
Guys hate diets. In fact, the words should never even enter our vocabulary, unless we are making fun of some other guy who just said it. The health media community makes diet plans to lose fat seem so complex. Do eat carbohydrates; no wait, I mean, don’t! Eat lots of red meat; no, no, allow […]
6 Exercises for Home-Made Six Pack Abs
Whoever said that you had to join a gym in order to achieve rock solid abs, has certainly never tried a good at-home circuit training program. The gym has a lot of great specialized ab equipment, but when you consider the wait time to get on any of these during prime time workout hours, ab circuit training […]
Working Out Can Add 7 Years to Your Life
Researchers published a study in PLOS medicine, looking at the lives of 650,000 people. Over the course of 10 years, a regular workout schedule seemed to extend their life expediencies by as much as 7 years. We’re talking about a healthy life here, and not sitting around in a wheelchair, or hooked up to a […]
Taking Your Home Workout to New Levels
Before bedtime, a lot of guys give their body the customary 10 push-ups, 25 crunches, and then a few body weight lunges to try to keep their Popeye legs at bay. This daily routine may keep your heart from exploding on the subway after eating six chili cheese dogs. However, if you are looking for a […]
How to Pick Up a Girl at the Gym
Quick Tips: Quality Protein is the foundation to every hardbody. Carbohydrates are also important. Just don’t over do it. Eat lots of green leafy vegetables to keep you regular. Make sure you wait at least one hour after swimming in a really cold pool. and…