Fitness isn’t everything, but everything is harder if you aren’t fit. Some days, fitness isn’t training, though. It’s resting and relaxing and rejuvenating. Some days the work is internal and not external. Don’t let this make you feel ashamed or frustrated. A healthy and sustainable regimen isn’t a merry-go-round. It’s a seesaw. So, when…
There is a misconception that you need a lot of time to exercise to be effective, and a common excuse for not exercising is having no time. With the holiday season is in full swing and the New Year is just around the corner, thoughts drift to parties, food, and family on top of…
The gluteus maximus, often termed the body’s powerhouse, serves as a crucial muscle responsible for both form and function. Beyond its role in shaping the buttocks, this robust muscle plays a pivotal part in various movements, from extending the hips to stabilizing the pelvis. While genetics contribute to the initial blueprint of one’s gluteal…
Listen on Apple Podcasts | Listen on Spotify | Listen on YouTube Ever stepped on the scale and wondered why your weight seems to dance around day by day? You’re not alone. In this episode, we explore the multiple factors contributing to daily weight fluctuations. From food weight, carbohydrate intake, sodium levels, to stress,…
Shelley Hennig looks supremely confident as she struts her sexy stuff in Netflix’s raunchy action-comedy-drama series “Obliterated” , but the former competitive dancer and beauty queen had to wrestle with grief, self-doubt, and imposter syndrome in order to shine on screen. In an exclusive interview with M&F, the stunning star talks about the process…
The great Dan John downplays the importance of lunges, while other coaches overplay their significance in the strength realm. No matter where you fall on the lunge scale, there is one fact most can agree on. They suck, and they’re difficult. IMO, almost every lifter will benefit by having a lunge variation in their…
The cable crossover is a chest exercise involving a cable crossover machine. It’s a staple in bodybuilding chest workouts because it lets you train your chest even when your shoulders and triceps are tired from pressing. Unlike most chest exercises, it also allows you to train your pecs through a full range of motion,…
Jonathan Kuminga is enjoying every opportunity he gets this season to energize the Bay Area crowd. Ever since his first appearance in the NBA three seasons ago—by nailing a three on his first shot—the 6’8, 210-pound all-around basketball beast has been teasing the Golden State Warriors with his talents of providing thunderous jams, buzzer-beating…
Prime Video’s hit series Reacher is back for Season 2, and that means more of the big man, Alan Ritchson, on our screens. In order to play the role of the popular army-major-turned-crime-fighter, Ritchson gained 30 pounds of muscle, and is looking bigger and better than ever in the latest episodes, streaming now. In order to…
Lengthened partials, also known as “long-length partials,” are a training technique quickly gaining acclaim in the fitness space. They involve only training a muscle while it’s stretched, skipping the part of each rep where the muscle fully contracts. Advocates of lengthened partials suggest this approach can enhance muscle growth by up to 10%, a…