Michael Wood, CSCS

There are many cardio exercises to choose from that could be added to a workout. One of the best overall movements you can perform, though, is rowing.

What is one thing an athlete and most gym-goers have in common? Both are trying to developed strong, ripped abs and developing core stabilization is important for both.

A strong lower body means having powerful hips. Powerful hips is synonymous with glute activation. There are many exercises available, like a hip thrust, that are ideal for activating that area. The exercise has a similar movement pattern to a glute bridge.

There are literally hundreds of great reasons to participate in a regular strength training program. Many people lift weights in order to build muscle.

According to the American Heart Association, 34 million American have metabolic syndrome. That is about one out of every six adults or 47 million people.

There are literally hundreds of different exercises to choose from when developing a Jefit strength training program.

Think about a few of the dynamic stretches you typically like to use. Now picture stretching a rubber band for a moment. Take hold of both ends of that imaginary band and simply pull.

Many people who aspire to build muscle wonder, "Does cardio kill muscle gains?" This is an understandable question, as no one wants their hard-earned sweat equity in the gym to go to waste! 

Look at any exercise book, website or app and you can find hundreds of different exercises. Those exercises can be performed many different ways via exercise variations.

There are various forms of the deadlift exercises that one can do to help build overall strength and power. The stiff leg deadlift (SLD) and Romanian deadlift

Good health and longevity are possible through daily activity. With this in mind, working out is not only a necessity, it's imperative for a healthy mind and body.