by Mens Health | Jun 1, 2011 | Fitness
As I watch from the sidelines, it occurs to me: even this guy’s warm-up would leave most men fighting back puke. “This guy” is 37-year-old Martin Rooney, one of the world’s top strength and conditioning coaches, who has worked with thousands of elite athletes,...
by Mens Health | Jun 1, 2011 | Fitness
Lactic acid has always been seen as the enemy of your metabolism, limiting your success and leaving you sore the next day. Recent research shows that this is wrong: not only does lactate have nothing to do with “the burn”, it’s actually a secret source of fuel that...
by Mens Health | Jun 1, 2011 | Fitness, Workouts
Just like a protein shake, an effective sports workout depends on the right blend of ingredients. That’s why this workout emphasises four different types of exercises: explosive, knee-dominant, hip-dominant and functional. Explosive movements improve your ability to...
by Mens Health | Jun 1, 2011 | Fitness
When the Indian Buddhist Monk Bodhidharma got to the Shaolin Temple in about 520 A.D he didn’t like what he saw. Monks were tired and sickly and just didn’t feel up to meditating all day. Yes, the Shaolin monks were Zen potatoes. Like today’s workers who sit behind...
by Mens Health | May 31, 2011 | Fitness
When is it best to do cardio? Well, for maximum muscle, do your cardio directly after your lifting or the following day – never prior to. Related: The Only Type of Cardio That Gets You Jacked “Cardio fatigues muscles, leaving them too tired to do strength training to...
