The Great World Race & the Remarkable 7-Day Journey of Ellen Hunter Gans
The waiver for Antarctica was not especially comforting. In fact, according to Ellen Hunter Gans, it essentially boiled down to a simple message: if something goes wrong on the frozen continent, you're on your own. For many people, such a warning would serve as a compelling reason to stay home. For Gans, a lifelong traveler, writer, mother, and increasingly ambitious…
Why This Exercise Deserves a Spot in Your Workout
The Dumbbell Lateral Lunge Most people train in straight lines. We squat up and down, lunge forward, walk forward, run forward, and for a lot of us, lean forward at a desk during our work day. But everyday life—and most sports—require us to move through multiple planes of movement. That’s why I’m a big fan of the dumbbell lateral lunge.…
Tech Life with Taino: Why You Need to Stop Multitasking
The Hype of Multitasking Going to my first job interviews 15 years ago, I often got the question “Can you juggle multiple tasks at once?” I enthusiastically answered “Yes!” Hiring my first employees 10 years ago, I often asked the question “Can you juggle multiple tasks at once?” I enthusiastically got the answer “Yes!” Multitasking has been a trait to…
Self-Assessment in the New Year
Self-Assessment in the New Year by William Smith, MS, NSCA, CSCS, MEPD This past week I was bending over to pick up my 1 year old son and as I was doing this my back tightened up. Nothing unusual about this by any stretch, yet the fact it began tightening up throughout the day struck me as odd. This ‘pulling’…
Holidays Winter Workout Routine by Hugo Rivera
Holidays Winter Workout by Hugo Rivera, BSCE, CFT, SPN Last week, I gave you 10 tips for gaining muscle during the holidays. The 10th tip was to try out my special Holidays Winter Workout Routine which I've outlined below. (more…)
Build Speed and Agility – New Fitness Testing in Military and Police
Build Speed and Agility - New Fitness Testing in Military and Police by Stew Smith A few of the events in the Tactical Fitness Test highlighted in my new book Tactical Fitness include sprints, shuttle runs, and agility tests. More fitness programs in the military and police as well as special operation groups of both are focusing more on speed…
10 Tips for Gaining Muscle without Fat during the Holidays
The holidays are here. They are a time of joy and happiness. It is, however, during this time that most people tend to forget about their workouts and diets. If you think you might veer away from your health goals during the holidays, let me remind you that the only road it will lead to is a larger waistline. (more…)
7 Summer Fitness Tips from Fitness Expert Roger Hall
Now that summer has arrived, it’s the perfect time to begin a new workout plan or to boost the workouts that you’ve already been doing. Fitness professional, kettlebell expert and author Roger Hall has these tips to make your workouts fun and more effective. (more…)
Navy SEAL Weight Training Workout
The Navy SEAL Weight Training Workout is an exciting new exercise program from former Navy SEAL and bestselling author Stewart “Stew” Smith. Stew Smith, author of The Complete Guide to Navy SEAL Fitness, (more…)
Body Sculpting with Kettlebells for Men
Kettlebells are a surprisingly simple and incredibly effective tool for a full-body workout. Unlike traditional dumbbells, the true power of the kettlebell lies in its unique shape. Body Sculpting with Kettlebells for Men gives readers a comprehensive guide to using this unique fitness tool, complete with workouts for all fitness levels. (more…)
7-Min Home Calves Workout Routine by Hugo Rivera
WATCH this video to learn how to get a quick and effective 7-minute calf workout in the privacy of your home with the help of Hugo Rivera, author of (more…)
