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Tweak The Way You Train — 5 Weight-Lifting Set Variations To Crank Up Fat Burn & Stimulate New Muscle Growth

Posted by Bryan DiSanto on Jun 23, 2015 in Featured Article, Fitness 101, Muscle It UP

Tweak your training and up the intensity with these 5 set variations; they’ll accelerate fat burn, spark new muscle growth, and burst frustrating plateaus.

8 Killer Superset Combos To Boost Workout Intensity And Invigorate Muscle Growth

Posted by Bryan DiSanto on Jun 15, 2015 in Exercise Lists, Exercise Science, Exercises, Featured Article, Fitness 101, Fitness Lists, Muscle It UP

If you’re still relying exclusively on straight, traditional sets as your only workout technique, blow up your training before it gets stale. Tap into your full-blown fat-incinerating, muscle-building potential with SUPERSETS.

The 4 Best Calf Exercises To Build Massive, Ripped-Up, Bulging Calves [Exercise Lists]

Posted by Bryan DiSanto on Apr 29, 2015 in Exercise Lists, Exercise Science, Featured Article, Fitness 101, Fitness Lists, Legs, Legs & Butt Workout Plans, Muscle It UP

Calf training sucks. They’re stubborn and unbelievably frustrating. It doesn’t have to be though. We’re diving into the anatomy of the calves and unleashing the top 4 calf exercises to help throw mountains on the back of your legs.

Can’t See Your Abs? Building Visible Six-Pack Abs Comes Down To Two Simple Things

Posted by Bryan DiSanto on Apr 22, 2015 in Abs, Exercise Science, Featured Article, Fitness 101, Muscle It UP

Can’t see the stellar set of “six-pack abs” that you’ve been slaving over? Slow down and simplify. One of these two issues (if not both) is undoubtedly causing all of your CORE woes.

Addicted To HIIT? Use These Tactics To Optimize Performance, Recover Smarter, And Avoid Workout Burnout

Posted by Bryan DiSanto on Feb 5, 2015 in Exercise Science, Featured Article, Fitness 101, Fitness Lists, Muscle It UP

We’re all-in on HIIT — it’s an uber-effective way to upgrade your body. But if you approach it the wrong way, it WILL wreck you. Use our 6-pack of HIIT tactics to keep your body fresh and performance at peak levels.

Not Growing? Stop Killing Your Training With These 5 Beginner’s Lifting Mistakes

Posted by Joshua Nackenson on Sep 25, 2014 in Fitness 101, Fitness Lists, Muscle It UP

Lifting religiously without any growth to show for it? Stop making these 5 big lifting mistakes.

Oh The Mistakes You’re Making — 14 Fitness Tips To Workout SMARTER And Maximize Your Results

Posted by Bryan DiSanto on Sep 22, 2014 in Exercise Science, Featured Article, Fitness 101, Fitness Lists, Muscle It UP

There’s nothing more frustrating than dropping hours on hours at the gym or banging out 1000’s of crunches and getting absolutely NOTHING to show for it. We’ve pulled together 14 must-use fitness tips to guide your workouts and maximize your results.

[Workout Plans] Limber Up For Battle With Our 5 Minute Foam Rolling Repertoire

Posted by Bryan DiSanto on Jan 21, 2014 in Exercise Science, Exercises, Featured Article, Fitness 101, Muscle It UP, Workout Plans

It’s LIMBER TIME, you stiff, sore, achy animal. Wring yourself out and boost your mobility with our down-and-dirty 5 Minute Foam Rolling Repertoire.

[Infographic] How To Foam Roll Your Way To Reduced Pain, Regenerated Muscles, And Improved Mobility

Posted by Bryan DiSanto on Dec 10, 2013 in Exercise Science, Fitness 101, Infographics, Muscle It UP

Whether you’re a world-class athlete, running aficionado, or lifting legionnaire, foam rolling is an absolute must-do for anyone that exercises regularly. Between reducing soreness; boosting flexibility and range of motion; and alleviating pain from runner’s knee and sciatica, foam rolling is a critical technique that packs massive benefits.