Evan Porter
Getting ready to hit the gym for the first time? Congratulations! Just getting there and in the door is a major step toward your physique and health goals, so you …
Read more17 Gym Essentials for Beginners: What to Pack in Your Bag
The deadlift is an awesome exercise. It may not be quite the mass builder that squats are, but the deadlift is an excellent measure of your overall strength and power. …
Read moreHow long does it take to deadlift 405+? Is it impressive?
They don’t call the barbell back squat the “king of mass builders” for nothing. It’s one of the best exercises around for packing on strength and muscle on your: Quads …
Read moreHow long does it take to squat 315+? Is it impressive?
I’ve had amazing results over the last 2 years or so using a combination of: Heavy weightlifting just 3 times per week And intermittent fasting I’ve built strength and muscle, …
Read moreI tried my first 24 hour fast. Here’s what happened. (Photos)
A crowded gym sucks. There’s no getting around it. It’s hotter in there, there’s no space in the locker room, and worst of all, all the equipment is taken. There’s …
Read moreWhen is the gym least and most busy? (Peak times explained)
I’m a huge fan of fasting and intermittent fasting. It’s pretty easy to implement in your life once you get rolling, and it has a ton of benefits like: Easier …
Read moreWhat are the best supplements to take for fasting? (6 to Try)
Losing weight. For many people, it’s an eternal struggle. The process of dieting, breaking the diet, dieting some more, and doing endless cardio seems to go on forever. One problem …
Read moreHow much weight should I lose? (Easy, 3-step calculation)
I love a good set of dumbbells. You’ll get great range of motion using them for big lifts like the bench press. Plus, there’s so much you can do with …
Read moreHow much do dumbbell bars & handles weigh on average?
Ready to get in shape? Woohoo! Awesome choice! Now let’s talk about how you’re actually going to do it. You can work out at home, which is free (with the …
Read moreHow much does a gym membership actually cost? (Real examples)
Leg day in the gym has become so famous it’s basically a meme. “Leg day, dude!” … “Don’t skip leg day!” … “I’m dead after leg day!” And so on …
Read moreWhat is leg day at the gym? (And why do people skip it?)