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Investing in Yourself: 6 Reasons Why Being Fit and In Shape Helps With Your Career Opportunities
Investing in Yourself: 6 Reasons Why Being Fit and In Shape Helps W...
Here’s how putting in the work at the gym and being in shape can help you in your professional career.
Tony Lu
Nov 27, 2023
11 Key Reasons Why You Can’t Get in Shape (and How to Fix it!)
11 Key Reasons Why You Can’t Get in Shape (and How to Fix it!)
If you’ve been trying to get in shape for the past while now, and it feels like nothing has worked, don’t worry, many people feel this way.
Tony Lu
Dec 21, 2021
The 6 Simplest Ways to Boost Your Metabolism and Burn More Fat
The 6 Simplest Ways to Boost Your Metabolism and Burn More Fat
You’ve probably heard people complaining about them having a fast or a slow metabolism, which causes them to struggle to either lose or…
Tony Lu
Dec 21, 2021
How Long Should You Be Resting in Between Sets for the Best Gains?
How Long Should You Be Resting in Between Sets for the Best Gains?
Rest periods are a fundamental part of working out in the gym and making progress. It’s vital for you to take rest periods between sets, as…
Tony Lu
Dec 21, 2021
150 Motivating Quotes to Get You Through Your Toughest Workouts
150 Motivating Quotes to Get You Through Your Toughest Workouts
Sometimes when we work hard, we need that extra bit of motivation to help us get through the tough times.
Tony Lu
Dec 21, 2021
What Are the 20 Most Basic Gym Rules to Follow?
What Are the 20 Most Basic Gym Rules to Follow?
As with anything in life, there are rules in the gym that we’re all expected to follow. Some of these will be written in the contract…
Tony Lu
Dec 21, 2021
How to Train at Home When You’ve Got Literally No Equipment (3 Ways)
How to Train at Home When You’ve Got Literally No Equipment (3 Ways)
For one reason or another, people often find themselves stuck training at home, with very little to no equipment whatsoever.
Tony Lu
Dec 22, 2021
How Many Exercises Do You Need Per Workout Session?
How Many Exercises Do You Need Per Workout Session?
It’s a common misconception that doing more exercises and more volume indefinitely will lead to the most gains. This is partially true, but…
Tony Lu
Dec 22, 2021
7 Powerful Ways to Improve Your Bench Press Immediately!
7 Powerful Ways to Improve Your Bench Press Immediately!
The barbell bench press is arguably one of the most popular exercises people do in the gym. Almost everybody that trains consistently in…
Tony Lu
Dec 22, 2021
Which Workout Split Gives the Best Results?
Which Workout Split Gives the Best Results?
All over the fitness community, it’s commonly disputed which workout splits are the best. Some say the classic push, pull, legs split is…
Tony Lu
Dec 22, 2021
Does Weightlifting Help You Burn Fat? The Answer May Shock You!
Does Weightlifting Help You Burn Fat? The Answer May Shock You!
Everybody knows that cardio burns fat.
Tony Lu
Dec 22, 2021
The 8 Best Tips to Absolutely Crushing Your First Gym Session
The 8 Best Tips to Absolutely Crushing Your First Gym Session
The first day in the gym can be extremely nerve racking and daunting for some. Maybe you’re thinking about joining the gym, but are nervous…
Tony Lu
Dec 22, 2021
The 7-Step Ultimate Guide to Breaking Your Training Plateau
The 7-Step Ultimate Guide to Breaking Your Training Plateau
Plateaus suck. I think we can all agree on that. Whether they cause us to stay on the same strength level for months on end, or cause us to…
Tony Lu
Dec 22, 2021
Can You Still Build Muscle in a Caloric Deficit?
Can You Still Build Muscle in a Caloric Deficit?
Building muscle is no easy task. It requires hard, consistent work day in and day out. Often, trainees will end up committing 3+ hours a…
Tony Lu
Dec 22, 2021
3 Crucial Things to Know About Compound Exercises
3 Crucial Things to Know About Compound Exercises
You hear people talking about it all the time. Heck, we even say it all the time as well.
Tony Lu
Dec 22, 2021
What’s the Ideal Training Volume for Muscle Growth?
What’s the Ideal Training Volume for Muscle Growth?
You would’ve seen people guilty of this before. People doing upwards of 30–35 sets in a single workout. Maybe you’ve seen people posting…
Tony Lu
Dec 22, 2021
You Don’t Get Toned With Light Weight and High Reps. Here’s Why.
You Don’t Get Toned With Light Weight and High Reps. Here’s Why.
Many people are under the impression that lifting light weights for high reps is going to get them looking ‘toned’.
Tony Lu
Dec 22, 2021
How Many Reps Should You Do When Lifting Weights?
How Many Reps Should You Do When Lifting Weights?
Many people ask about the perfect number of reps that they should be doing when they exercise.
Tony Lu
Dec 22, 2021
7 Signs That You’re Overtraining (You Might Be Showing Them!)
7 Signs That You’re Overtraining (You Might Be Showing Them!)
Training hard and training smart gets you where you want to be. We all know that. However, there does come a point where we’re training far…
Tony Lu
Dec 22, 2021
Rapidly Boost Progress in the Gym With These 6 Intensifying Techniques
Rapidly Boost Progress in the Gym With These 6 Intensifying Techniques
We need a little extra something in our workouts to feel satisfied with them and happy when we walk out of the gym
Tony Lu
Dec 24, 2021
Gym vs. Calisthenics — Which One is Best for You? (Ultimate Guide)
Gym vs. Calisthenics — Which One is Best for You? (Ultimate Guide)
There’s an ongoing debate between the two. Should you go to the gym and lit weights or should you train with your bodyweight?
Tony Lu
Dec 24, 2021
All You Need to Know: The 7-Part Ultimate Guide to Deloading
All You Need to Know: The 7-Part Ultimate Guide to Deloading
When we’re working hard consistently several days a week, for weeks on end, our bodies can quickly become tired and in need of a break. We…
Tony Lu
Dec 24, 2021
What Are the Best Muscle Groups to Train Together?
What Are the Best Muscle Groups to Train Together?
When it comes to weightlifting in the gym, there are countless possible ways that one can train. I see lots of people asking questions on…
Tony Lu
Dec 24, 2021
The 3-Step Ultimate Guide to Faster Gains With Time Under Tension
The 3-Step Ultimate Guide to Faster Gains With Time Under Tension
If you’re currently training in the gym, and haven’t seen too much progress or have seem to hit a plateau, it might be time to look to…
Tony Lu
Dec 24, 2021
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