Ab Training Is Out, Core Is In – No Pun Intended

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Eight powerful reasons you should be training your whole core region (and why you’ll never get that six-pack if you don’t) — plus a beginner core workout video.

Body Bars: the Perfect Weight for Women?

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Whether the body bar works better with your contour, or you just think it’s more svelte than clunky, ice-cold dumbbells, here are several solid reasons you need one.

A Crash Course in Gaining Muscle

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Summer is officially here. It’s time to get toned, sculpted and stacked — fast!

How to Restart Your Fitness Regimen After a Break

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When injury or illness strike, your exercise program can take a huge hit. But commitment and a good plan for regaining muscle will get you back to buff in no time.

Muscle Gaining for the Cardio-Happy

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Burning through all your muscle with catabolic exercise? You don’t need to quit cardio to bulk up—just pack these 3 things into your strength training program.

How Can Ectomorphs and Hardgainers Bulk Up?

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Pumping mad iron and nothing to show for it? Try these programs, plus extra steps you MUST take to bulk up.

Perk Your Glutes Without Bulking Up Your Legs? Possible!

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We all want a perky ballet booty! Does that mean we’re stuck with bodybuilder quads and hamstrings to boot?

Why is my circuit training routine getting harder?

Metabolic Circuit Exhausted

If the same workout is getting more and more grueling, take a look at these possible easy-to-fix causes.

How to Progress in Your Metabolic Circuits

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Metabolic circuits may be varied but they aren’t plateau-proof. To keep getting optimal results, work these changes into your routine.

Why am I getting charley horses all the time?

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Muscle cramping can be painful and inconvenient. Find out what causes charley horses, how to lessen the pain, and what you can do to keep them from coming back.