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Let's Enjoy These Gorgeous Women Doing Pull-ups and Pretend We're Into Working Out

GuySpeed Editors — Sun, 19 May 2013 19:40:28 +0000

In High School, we always thought it was pretty unfair that the girls didn’t have to do pull-ups to pass the Presidential Fitness Test; we weren’t exactly fitness powerhouses ourselves (okay, we still aren’t). Whether they inspire you to workout, or inspire you to daydream, these fit-as-a-fiddle babes are pretty fun to look at, either [...]

Is Crossfit a Good Way to Get Into Summer Shape? — Ask Coach Rick Scarpulla

Rick Scarpulla — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 19:00:07 +0000

“Is Crossfit a good way to train to get into summer shape?” – Derek, 24, Cincinnati I think Crossfit is a good way to train for the average person who is not an athlete with specific needs. The nice thing about it is that it is a great way to incorporate both cardio and weight training. Most “boxes,” as they are called, [...]

Light Weight, High Reps or Heavy Weight, Low Reps — Which's Better? — Ask Coach Rick Scarpulla

Rick Scarpulla — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 19:20:11 +0000

“Is it better to use light weight for high reps or heavy weight for low reps?” — Tyrone, 23, Wichita This is a good question because many people are unsure of the answer. Luckily, the answer is simple and applies to most people — You need to mix it up and do high reps AND [...]

'Is It Better to Do Cardio Before or After Lifting Weights?' — Ask Coach Rick Scarpulla

Rick Scarpulla — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 17:41:36 +0000

I've read articles stating cardio should be done before weights but some people swear it should be done after. Which is correct? -- Telly, 24, Nevada

In my opinion, too many people take a candy ass approach to training and that is why we have gyms full of men who lift like girls. No offense girl

'Is P90X Better Than the Gym?' — Ask Coach Rick Scarpulla

Rick Scarpulla — Sat, 09 Mar 2013 19:48:05 +0000

A couple of my friends swear by the P90X program. Is it worth trying or is it better to go to a gym? — Tim, 28, Pottsville, PA P90X and programs like it are good all around fitness programs and are fine if you are just looking to get “into shape” so to speak. To [...]

'How Do I Train Like an MMA Fighter?' — Ask Coach Rick Scarpulla

Rick Scarpulla — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 13:53:08 +0000

Every MMA fighter is in sick shape! Is it possible to train and be as strong as an MMA fighter and skip the part where I’ve got to get my brain’s punched in by another guy? — Dave, 23, Iowa I work with many MMA fighters and grapplers and the one thing I’ve found is [...]

5 Exercises That Will Improve Your Heart Health

Maura Chwastyk — Sat, 09 Feb 2013 12:05:02 +0000

You listen to weather updates so you know how to dress. You wash your hands so you don't get the flu. You wear your seatbelt to keep you safe in the car. You are a prevention machine. But are you working to prevent the number one cause of death for both men and women, heart disease? For American Heart Month, we're focusing on ways to avoid this preventable disease. If you want to keep your heart healthy, one of the best things you can do is weekly aerobic activity. Here are five exercises to keep your heart strong:

The 3 Biggest Mistakes People Make in the Gym

GuySpeed Editors — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 19:11:51 +0000

Every week, Coach Rick Scarpulla answers questions from readers and gives advice about strength training and fitness. This week, we had a question of our own, so we asked Rick “what are the biggest mistakes people make in the gym?” He pointed out the three most common and suggestions on how to fix those errors [...]

New Research Finds Bumping Uglies Only Burns 21 Calories — Dibs on Telling Richard Simmons

Mike Adams — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 00:54:45 +0000

If you've always lived your life by the age-old myth that you can burn 300 calories every time you knock athletic shoes with your partner in carnal knowledge, a new study suggests that you might want to start bumping uglies on a stationary bike or elliptical machine – recent findings show the average person only burns roughly 21 calories while barely sweating it out in the sack.

'Should I Hire a Personal Trainer?' — Ask Coach Rick Scarpulla

Rick Scarpulla — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 15:30:11 +0000

Are you for or against working with a personal trainer? Is there anything I should look for in a personal trainer if I decide to hire one? — Farley, 22, Scottsdale, AZ Fitness centers are full of guys and girls who claim to be personal trainers but have no clue what they’re doing. They get a degree or certificate [...]

Women Prefer Slim, Fit Men to Meatheads

Jeremy Taylor — Sun, 02 Dec 2012 20:30:02 +0000

Attention, guys: pumping up may not get you the girl. Researchers from the University of Pretoria in South Africa took photos of 69 men of varying body types right after they had given them the hepatitis B vaccine, which acts to trigger their immune system. They showed those photos to a group of women who were ovulating—presumably putting them at their [...]

Red Wine May Have Similar Health Benefits As Exercise

Amory Gritta — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 14:30:23 +0000

If you've been knocking yourself out at the gym lately, you may not want to read this.

A new study suggests that knocking back a glass of red wine could have similar health benefits to that of working out, in terms of maintaining muscle mass and bone strength.