There’s no denying that the treadmill is a fantastic tool for burning bodyfat and helping you uncover your hard-wrought muscle mass. But many Muscle & Fitness faithful are lovers of iron — you love to get your hands on heavy dumbbells and loaded barbells as often as possible. As far as you’re concerned, any time not spent waging war against some kind of resistance is futile. Devoted gym rats such as yourself enjoy building muscle while torching bodyfat, rather than programming in an extra half-hour for an entirely separate pursuit. Read the rest of this entry »

In muscle-building circles, the jump rope is almost as unpopular as the pull-up bar and for about the same reason—because you can look like a total tool if you never do it. That’s too bad because the jump rope, like the pull-up, offers a host of benefits that people have chosen to ignore for fear of looking stupid. In addition to melting away bodyfat at record rates, the jump rope helps you build those stubborn calves while also putting a hurting on several other muscle groups. Read the rest of this entry »

Admit it. A seed of doubt has crept into your mind on more than one occasion. The treadmill’s set to 4.0 mph, the incline is at a reasonably challenging grade and there you are, pumping your arms to the rhythm of your iPod, taking in the gym atmosphere and keeping a close eye on the game on TV. You’re exercising, yes, which beats sitting on your couch and watching said game with a bag of Fritos, but couldn’t you be pushing yourself a little more? Couldn’t you be engaging in an activity that’s a bit more productive? A bit more, dare we say, manly? Read the rest of this entry »

The first and most effective strategy for reshaping your backside is to start performing the right type of weight lifting workouts. Many women think that lifting a light weight for multiple reps is the best way to define their muscles, however this is an incorrect assumption.

You’ll see far better results pushing your body hard and lifting as heavy weights as possible, so that must be your focus. Read the rest of this entry »

Nicole does cardio 5 days a week for 60 mins. It can be very boring and monotonous so here are Nicole’s top 5 tips to make cardio fun! Read the rest of this entry »