Get more out of your workout in less time by lifting heavier weight with less reps.You’ve heard it before — there are no shortcuts when it comes to fitness. But what if this were only halfway true? What if there was a faster and arguably better way to change your body and lean out, involving...
Properly identifying the pain and symptoms can help you assess the next steps with your workout routine. If you’ve spent enough time in a gym, you’ve probably heard many pain-centric mottos from trainers and fellow gym-goers: “No pain, no gain.” “If it’s not...
Sometimes your end fitness goal isn’t as valuable as the sacrifices and lessons learned along the way — and that’s just fine.Goal setting is such a double-edged sword. I love to set goals — attainable, measurable, valuable ways to track progress in the gym and in life. Checking milestones off my list feels amazing, whether...
Oxygen Challenge coach and The Body Builder’s Kitchen author Erin Stern shares how to cycle your carbohydrates and fats the right way.Our bodies are amazingly efficient. We adapt to training programs in a matter of weeks. If the physical stimulus doesn’t change, our bodies tend to stay the same. I think that eating the same...
Meet our new blogger Genevieve Gyulavary, a physical therapist and athlete with a passion for proper form — especially when it comes to achieving your squat goals.Writing a single guide on squat mechanics could easily turn into an endeavor the length of a book. Here, we’ll touch on some of the main mechanics to get...
The world-renowned fitness artist plugs major benefits of sweating together.Photo Credit: Jessica Nash PhotographyEven if you know your way around the gym with your eyes closed, trying new group workouts can be intimidating. It’s why my NW Method places a huge focus on support and encouragement. I’m proud of the safe environment I’ve built to...
Oxygen Challenge coach Erin Stern explains how taking time off helps you avoid setbacks and achieve your goals.When it comes to professional athletics, there are definite seasons. In the offseason, training volume is increased and programs are based on progressive overload, a strategy that increases the difficulty of workouts as the athlete’s body adjusts over...