Every year, high school athletes try all sorts of crazy things to get bigger, faster and stronger for their sports. They take all kinds of supplements and different strength-training programs, yet many still fail to gain weight. So what does it really take to put on muscle mass? Here are three quick tips. Read more
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I’ve been waiting to write this blog post for a while because I know there are so many of you out there who have been thinking about becoming a personal trainer. I feel I’m qualified to create this post because I don’t have an exercise science background, and I’m only a couple years removed from
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Fat-loss is at the top of nearly everyone’s health and fitness goals. Depending on how much fat you have to lose, this process can be highly confusing, as many once thought gold standard fat-loss methods actually contradict each other. This week we have guest author Luke Briggs back on JRx to shed some light on
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If you’re reading this blog, chances are you care about your health and fitness. You probably have a goal of building muscle, burning fat or getting stronger. You also probably have a lot of other commitments in your life from family, work, friends and other things. As such, finding time for fitness and nutrition can
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As a personal trainer and fitness enthusiast, I thoroughly enjoy reading anything related to strength and conditioning. But I’ve quickly learned being knowledgeable about your craft is only half the battle. Success is driven by other things like communicating effectively with others. Here are three books, in no particular order, I recommend reading to help with
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When I strolled into a large room just before 8 a.m. on a Saturday morning at the Perform Better Summit in Chicago, I saw a number of droopy-eyed trainers and strength coaches spaced out along the perimeter struggling to finish their morning coffee. Just more than an hour later, that same group exited the room
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Step aside, guys! It’s time to share the squat rack. We are currently living in the new age of fitness. As men, you are no longer the only gender passionately pumping iron with goals of chiseling a strong physique that will turn a few heads while tossing around a few plates. While men have
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Building muscle is probably the biggest goal of anyone who steps into a gym. Numerous types of workout programs can help you accomplish this goal, but your success is largely up to you, not the program itself. So, before you blame your workout for lack of results, make sure to correct the following muscle-blocking
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Nutritional supplements hold a lot of appeal for high school athletes looking for a quick and easy boost. Whey protein, creatine, branch-chain amino acids and nitric oxide all promise to improve strength and muscle mass. But is spending money on these items actually worth it? Here are a few things to consider before you
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Have you tried every workout program on the planet yet still can’t seem to build muscle? It’s possible you could be using a program ill-suited to your goals, but chances are it’s your execution that’s making muscle growth challenging. Here are five changes you can make to your program right now to starting packing
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