HOW DO YOU quantify fitness? Many of us go to the gym to build muscle, boost our mood and improve our quality of life as we age. But it’s hard to compare relative strength between individuals, and ‘fitness’ can refer to a wide range of training qualities. Jeff...
DESPITE IT BEING more than a decade since American Sniper was released, Bradley Cooper recently reflected on his extreme preparation for the role of Chris Kyle while appearing on The Joe Rogan Experience. The actor detailed the training and nutrition required to bulk...
This is a great way to approach this topic. So much of the talk around the effects of alcohol centres on the ethical or the existential: does drinking cause me to make bad decisions? Is it taking years off of my life? What illness and disease could it lead to? These...
When was the last time you fully trained your entire core? Not just your lower abs, upper abs, or obliques, each strengthened by crunches, leg lifts and planks, but your lower back muscles, too? While the rectus abdominis – better known as the 'six-pack' muscles – get...
The debate around machines vs free weights has been raging for a long time, with functional training fans firmly in the free weights camp, and bodybuilders often swearing by machines. Now, a new study confirms that whether you have access to the full gym setup or not,...
Think you're strong and fit? Prove it. These are the fitness benchmarks that matter. Hitting all seven demands serious strength and control
The actor has opened up about the physical toll behind his rapid transformation. Downing 6,000 calories per day is no joke
Booze doesn’t just affect hangovers – it interferes with muscle growth, recovery, hormones and endurance in ways that add up over time
Having a pain-free lower back doesn't have to come down to genetics – you can bulletproof yours with a selection of simple moves
You can make gains no matter your setup
Pack on serious muscle and build a robust physique with these classic strongman moves
Exercises like rows can only take your arm growth so far
The Ryder Cup star relies on compound lifts and core work to stay strong, sculpted and injury-free
From leg extensions to forearm curls, the 23-year-old YouTube star and new IFBB pro reveals the exercises he values most
The boxer took an extremely measured and methodical approach
A near-fatal diagnosis forced the UFC president to rethink his approach – and the results speak for themselves
Platz says we’ve strayed too far from the Olympic-style squat – but should you follow his advice?
