By: Pete McCall

Use Newton’s Laws of Physics to Work Out Smarter
If you’ve ever seen an episode (or 10) of “The Big Bang Theory,” then you know this popular TV show is...
Want to Change Your Body? Change Your Mindset With These Seven Mental Shifts
In modern society, we are constantly bombarded with images of lean, muscular, well-built people to promote the concept of fitness. Marketers...
Seven Reasons Why Obstacle-Course Racing Can Help You Prepare for the Game of Life
My legs are hurting, my lungs are burning, and I’m covered in grime from trying to scale a dirt hill turned...
Three Moves to Train Your Fascial System
Picture a young boy playing on a playground. What do you see? A little boy playing is a bundle of energy...
Four Different Types of Strength and How to Train for Each of Them
Bodybuilders. Powerlifters. Olympic weightlifters. Strongman competitors. CrossFit Games athletes. They are all doing similar types of training, so why do...
10 Often-Overlooked Benefits of Cardiovascular Training
Cardio workouts do more than just advance your health goals—they can enhance your social and work life, too. Running. Cycling. Swimming....
A Workout to Get Your Adrenaline Pumping
Adrenaline is a powerful tool that can fuel your workout and leave you feeling great—and it’s all thanks to a hormone...
Why Having a Specific Goal Isn’t Always Necessary in Fitness
You don’t have to have a goal to work out if you just enjoy the process and overall benefits of fitness....
Six Benefits of Group Fitness Workouts
Hop off the treadmill, take off your headphones and join a group fitness class for more than just the physical benefits....
Six Benefits of Sprint Training
Why you should be adding sprints to your workout routine—even if you hate running. Essentially, all you need to start a...
Six Workout Programs to Keep Seeing Results
Six workout programs that will keep your muscles challenged and your gym time effective. Heraclitus, a philosopher in ancient Greece, once...
Outdoor Workouts for Eight Major Cities
Whether you’re visiting for work or on vacation, or just live there, here are outdoor exercise options for eight major U.S....
Five Lower-Body Moves to do Instead of Squats
Firm your booty and shape your legs for summer with these five movements that aren’t squats. What do Jennifer Lopez, Kim...
Six Hacks for Stronger Muscles
Train your body to be stronger with these simple movement alterations. The English language is a fascinating thing. It’s existed for...
Seven Ways to Play at the Gym
Treat the gym like your playground to make your movement a little more fun. When we were young, play was our...
Six Ways Your Workouts Can Benefit From Periodization
How switching up the intensity of your daily movement can lead to better results. Doing the same thing repeatedly with the...
Seven Things to Know About the Mind-Body Connection
We’ve all been there—a million things going on: work deadlines, family responsibilities, chores to do at home, social engagements to attend, and you want, no, need to make time for your workouts.
Find a Workout that Motivates You
Your personality type can give you clues to the workout you’ll do—and keep doing.