The first rule of Born Fitness Coaching is: You don’t promote Born Fitness coaching. It’s been the staple of my approach ever since I started training people on the Internet, and for a simple reason: if I’m doing my job correctly, then I don’t need to promote. And that’s what I’ve done for more than 10 years […]
Category: Fitness
The Truth About the 7-Minute Workout
Want to know the truth about the 7-minute workout? Discover why the top muscle researcher in the world says the findings are misleading.
4-Week Fat Loss Lies
You want abs in 4 weeks? Let’s be honest, it’s probably not going to happen. Here’s how to see around fat loss lies and realistically transform your body.
Why You Can’t Bench Press More Weight
One of the best ways to become stronger is to stop spending all your energy focusing on your chest and start paying more attention to the other muscles involved. Some things never change. Sundays will always be better with football, repeat episodes of Seinfeld will still be funny, and the bench press will always be an exercise […]
4 Reasons You’re Not Getting Stronger
Becoming stronger—just like building muscle or burning fat—is not rocket science, but it is exercise science. There’s a way to make sure you improve and many (many) more ways to ensure that you don’t. And if past experience is any indication, the two biggest limitations to strength are: A) What you’re putting on the bar, […]
Bad Fitness: Why You Don’t See Results From Your Workouts
The story is always the same. You try a workout or diet that you “know” should work. But it doesn’t. Is it you or are you a victim of bad fitness?
Bodyweight Workouts For Fat Loss: Do They Work?
Every month I write a column for Muscle & Fitness magazine called “Born Fit.” In it, I answer real questions asked by real people on Twitter. These are my unedited answers to those questions. If you want to potentially be featured in the magazine tweet at me and ask a question using the hashtag #BornFit and #AskBorn. -AB […]
The 4-Step Biceps Builder
You can grow bigger arms without lots of curls. This high frequency biceps builder get results, and can even be used with two simple bodyweight exercises.
Tension Lifting Technique (Make Every Exercise More Effective)
Talk to most experts, and they’ll tell you exercises are effective — whether free weights, machines, or bodyweight movements. The problem? Your lack of tension. Learn how to create it, and all your workouts will change for the better.
The Abs Workout: Best Exercises To Transform Your Midsection
Everyone wants lean, defined abs. And seemingly everyone has a different theory on how to get them—including some techniques that are straight-up risky for your back. Here’s a smarter, safer approach that will have you looking good and feeling even better.
Toned Arms: Are They Genetic? (And An Arm Workout Upgrade)
Most women spend a lot of time focusing on biceps and triceps and still don’t have “toned arms.” Here’s how to turn up the volume for far better results.
Get Fit Workout Plan: Avoiding Mistakes and Past Frustrations
Guess what? Odds are your workout plan isn’t designed for your body. This 3-step assessment (and sample plans) will personalize your approach for faster progress, fewer injuries, and better results.