This week, we begin phase two. Week 5 Day 1 3 Rounds: 2-handed kettlebell swing x 20 Clean and press x 15/side 20 minute brisk walk or run Day 2 45 minute brisk walk or run Day ... Continue Reading
Beginner Full Body Strength and Conditioning Workouts
EDITOR'S NOTE: For an in-depth description of the beginner workouts and the movements contained in them from their creator, Bret Hamilton, have a look at his article on getting started with this 12-week ... Continue Reading
Get Swole, Sister: Strength, Conditioning, and Nutrition for Women
EDITOR'S NOTE: Christy Baroni and Jenna Torres, collectively known as the Swole Sisters, coach at Conviction Training Facility on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. Their Swole Sisters program was created ... Continue Reading
Ashtanga-Inspired Flows For Mindfulness and Mobility
Week 1 Day 1: Introduction to the Ashtanga beginner's flow. “Yoga, as a way of life and a philosophy, can be practiced by anyone with inclination to undertake it, for yoga belongs to humanity as a whole. ... Continue Reading
Triathlon Workout: Cycle 5 – Week 1
EDITOR'S NOTE: Mischele Stevens has been helping beginners fulfill their dream of completing a triathlon for the past decade. A former ironman athlete, Mischele has coached athletes to the World ... Continue Reading
Bodyweight Workout: Cycle 1, Week 1
Week 1 Day 1: Interval Day Rest 1 minute between sets. A. 1 minute burpees 1 minute strict push ups 1 minute alternating abdominal bicycles B. 4 Rounds: 30 seconds handstand ... Continue Reading
Mommy Workout: Diastasis Recti Recovery, Week 4
Week 4 Day 1 3 Rounds: Wall sit: 20 seconds Glute bridge x 15 – slow and controlled, with a yoga block between your knees Side plank x 10 seconds per side – Use your non-supporting arm for ... Continue Reading
Muscle Mass, Strength, and Mobility: Choose 3
Hypertrophy Phase One: Week One, Day 1 - Lower Body Heavy 1.MACHINE HAMSTRING CURL 3X6@30 (2 RAMP UP SETS) 2. BACK SQUAT 5X8@60 (3 RAMP UP SETS) 3. REVERSE LUNGE 4X12@60 (2 RAMP UP SETS) 4. BARBELL RDL ... Continue Reading
Mommy Workout: Diastasis Recti Recovery, Week 3
Week 3 Day 1 Side-lying leg raises x 20 per side Lunges x10 per side Push up on the wall x 20 Lunge with twist x 10 per side Hang from a bar x20 seconds Single leg deadlift x 10 per side – ... Continue Reading
Women’s Workout: Cycle 15, Week 12
EDITOR'S NOTE: These workouts are designed by Breaking Muscle founder Mindith Rahmat. Mindith is an RYT 500 Certified Yoga Therapist, certified CrossFit coach, and long time fitness enthusiast with ... Continue Reading
Strength & Conditioning – Joel Jamieson: Week 4
Training the Anaerobic Energy System Don't miss the accompanying articles to this video series: How to Manage Your Conditioning Program, Part 1 How to Manage Your Conditioning Program, Part 2 ... Continue Reading
Bodyweight Workout: Cycle 12, Week 12
Bodyweight Workouts Cycle Twelve: Battle Ropes and Pull Ups This challenging workout is perfect for athletes who want to spend time cultivating real body weight strength and skills. As the programming ... Continue Reading
Mommy Workout: Diastasis Recti Recovery, Week 2
Week 2 Day 1 A. 3 rounds: Australian pull up x 10 Crawling (hands and knees) – 1 minute Plank against the wall – 20 seconds Wall ball x 10 – Use a light ball for these. They shouldn’t ... Continue Reading
Women’s Workout: Cycle 15, Week 11
EDITOR'S NOTE: These workouts are designed by Breaking Muscle founder Mindith Rahmat. Mindith is an RYT 500 Certified Yoga Therapist, certified CrossFit coach, and long time fitness enthusiast with ... Continue Reading
Strength & Conditioning – Joel Jamieson: Week 3
This week, we get into the nuts and bolts of training the aerobic energy system. This could be the most useful eleven minutes you spend on your training this week. Training the Aerobic Energy ... Continue Reading
Mommy Workout: Diastasis Recti Recovery, Week 1
Week 1 Day 1 A. 3 Rounds: Wall sit: 20 seconds Glute bridge x 15 – slow and controlled, with a yoga block between your knees Side plank x 10 seconds per side – Use your non-supporting arm for ... Continue Reading
Having it All – Strength Gains at the Office
Having It All. Sounds Good, Doesn't It? It's almost a universal goal, but one that is rarely achieved. Why? Two main reasons: Not knowing what we want Not planning for what we will ... Continue Reading
Strength & Conditioning – Joel Jamieson: Week 2
Aerobic and Anaerobic Energy Production Over Time Some Week 2 Highlights: Be sure to check out Joel's article, too: How to Manage Your Conditioning Program, Part 1 ... Continue Reading
Bodyweight Workout: Cycle 12, Week 11
Bodyweight Workouts Cycle Twelve: Battle Ropes and Pull Ups This challenging workout is perfect for athletes who want to spend time cultivating real body weight strength and skills. As the programming ... Continue Reading
Women’s Workout: Cycle 15, Week 10
EDITOR'S NOTE: These workouts are designed by Breaking Muscle founder Mindith Rahmat. Mindith is an RYT 500 Certified Yoga Therapist, certified CrossFit coach, and long time fitness enthusiast with ... Continue Reading
10-Minute High-Intensity Workouts for Strength Gains and Fat Loss
These workouts defy conventional logic because they are short on the clock. Yes, these workouts are time-efficient, but they will work if you can suck it up. Additionally, they can be used when your ... Continue Reading
The Still Going Strong Past 50 Program, Part 2
Admit it. You've been training for years and have experienced aches and pains on occasion. Even if your training has been orthopedically-safe, there is regular wear-and-tear on your joints. It's ... Continue Reading
Energy System Optimization With Joel Jamieson
Joel Jamieson is widely considered one of the world’s foremost authorities on strength and conditioning for combat sports, but has also worked with and consulted extensively for teams and organizations ... Continue Reading
Bodyweight Workout: Cycle 12, Week 10
Bodyweight Workouts Cycle Twelve: Battle Ropes and Pull Ups This challenging workout is perfect for athletes who want to spend time cultivating real body weight strength and skills. As the programming ... Continue Reading
