Andrew Heffernan
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What’s the Best Warm-Up for Strength Training?
Learn the moves for the Yoga Push-Up Complex, a great way to warm up before a strength session.
Do You Have to Eat Protein Immediately After a Workout?
Why the advice to “optimize in 45” may still hold true.
Why Your Fitness Mindset Matters
The key to sticking with a workout program may be strengthening the “muscle” between your ears.
How Strength Training Balances Your Hormones
Looking to regulate your sex hormones and increase insulin sensitivity? Try weight training.
How to Overcome Weight-Room Fears
Intimidated by the weight room? Here are four tips for beginners.
6 Ways Strength Training Supports Overall Health
Here are six ways strength training supports your overall health — beyond building muscle and burning fat.
Strong, Fast, and Fit: Finish Strong (Month 6)
The final four weeks of our six-month training program will help you reach peak form.
Strong, Fast, and Fit: Push to the Summit (Month 5)
Month 5 is the toughest in our six-month training program, with longer workouts, challenging exercises, and fewer days off. Get ready!
Strong, Fast and Fit: Reset (Month 4)
In Month 4 of our six-month training program, you’ll ease up a bit as you prepare for the final push to the fittest, strongest, healthiest you yet.
Strong, Fast, and Fit: Into the Fire (Month 3)
Month 3 of our six-month training program ramps up the intensity, integrating — and testing — your hard work from the last eight weeks.
Strong, Fast, and Fit: Turn Up the Heat (Month 2)
Month 2 of our six-month workout program includes new exercises, tougher cardio, and some combo workouts that will take your fitness to the next level.
Strong, Fast, and Fit: Build Your Base (Month 1)
Month 1 of our six-month get-in-shape program is all about waking up your muscles, getting your heart pounding, and preparing you for tougher workouts to come.
Strong, Fast, and Fit: Your Action Plan
Are you going through all the motions, but not getting the results you want? A master training plan founded on the principles of periodization is the surest route to reaching your goals.
11 Common Fitness Beliefs Explained
Your trainer tells you one thing. The Internet says another. And your workout partner says they’re both wrong. It’s time to get the straight scoop on prevalent fitness adages.
The Workout: Rest-Based HIIT Training
Intuitive, rest-based interval training scorches fat and builds fitness — without leaving you wrecked.
Why You Should Activate Your Sling System
Understanding and exercising your body’s sling systems is an innovative, integrated, and efficient approach to getting stronger and fitter.
5 Ways to Bring On Play
Inspire your next workout with these strategies for incorporating more fun.
How Does Play Make Fitness More Effective?
Incorporating fun into your workout can make it more inspiring and effective — just like when you were a kid.
Expert Answers: Should I Be Working Out Twice a Day?
Our expert, veteran trainer Nick Tumminello, answers your fitness question.
Fitness Fix: Weak, Unstable Shoulder Blades
Try these three moves to help strengthen your scapulae.