There’s no doubt that boxing is a rough and tough sport that requires physical strength, endurance and extreme stamina. It’s no wonder why so many men including celebrities have taken interest into learning the moves of a prize fighter. They have bulging biceps, washboard abs and legs of steel and when it comes to strength, […]
Since the 1904 Summer Olympics held in St. Louis, Missouri, Boxing has been a sport that has drawn crowds both big and small as world champions and boxing heavyweights vie for the chance at winning the gold medal at the Olympic Games. The Olympic Games for years have been a fierce competition where such names […]
When you’re trying to get fit, world-class athletes can be a major source of inspiration. While it is highly unlikely that any of us will ever be on their level, we can all still be motivated by their dedication to their respective crafts. And this is particularly true where the best of them are concerned. […]
Most guys have problem areas and one of those for many guys is the lower back. No, we’re not talking pain, but fat. Lower back fat or as they are often affectionately called “love handles”. There’s no lovelost here though, most men want them gone for good and while you can reduce your calories to […]
If you have ever watched a MMA fight you know without a doubt that these guys are lean mean fighting machines. The fighters achieve those chiseled bodies and intense strength and power through discipline, mental toughness and grueling workouts. Most importantly, we have their secrets here to share with you. This MMA Ultimate Fighter Workout […]
Individuals regardless of their race, nationality and size all share the same physiology and anatomy. However each person born of varying linages have been exposed to different conditions during their existence resulting in generational traits being handed down to descendants making each person develop a tolerance to some things and not the other. This existing […]
The word “Muay-Thai” when translated to the English language effectively means the art of Eight Limbs, or Thai Boxing. The sport has often been referred to as one of the most brutal combative stand-up martial arts sports using a combination of powerful kicks, and punches using the feet, elbows, knees and even the forehead. Top […]
There is always an on-going debate about strength sports and which of them require the most strength for the professional athletes who compete in them. Is it the big bulky football player or a hard hitting boxer? Both disciplines require amazing strength but who is number 1? Top 10 most strength orientated sports which has […]
If the cost of a gym membership or setting up a home gym makes you not want to work out you have a good reason. An annual gym membership can run you $500 a year and to buy and a treadmill or elliptical can cost you easily a few thousand dollars. Added up over time […]
Because we’re excited about football season, and because many of the rest of you are too, we wanted to provide a bit of extra insight into some of the most finely tuned athletes on the field – the defensive line. Sure, the offense gets all the glory, because they’re usually the ones responsible for scoring, […]
In perhaps what may have been the toughest fight of his career, Floyd Mayweather Jr. won by decision over challenger Marcos Maidana to remain unbeaten and unify the world welterweight titles Saturday night in front of 16,268 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. Mayweather is now 46-0, but had to earn it […]
Working out with your girl may sound like a good idea to spend time together while getting in your daily exercise. Taking into consideration your fitness levels, interests and time schedules working out as a couple can have its pro’s and con’s. Pro’s • Bonding Working out together can be a great time to start […]
Very few couples will go through an entire relationship span without a single argument. Those that do often cite a lack of spark as reason to end things. The fact is argument, as part of a healthy dialogue, is essential to the growth of a relationship. However, it can be difficult, even for two perfectly-matched […]
Most men in their quest for the perfect physique, enhanced strength and performance have routinely been found stockpiling massive exercise arsenal utilizing every known cross training method at their disposal to gain their goal to perfection. Importance of cross training in your Fitness Routine Some men however have unwillingly dug themselves into a type of […]
While most people think of it as foreplay, oral pleasure is an experience both genders find enticing and exciting… as long as you’re doing it right. When you think about it there’s a reason why so many romantic acts involve the mouth – our lips and tongue are packed with millions of nerves and tiny […]
If you want to get yourself into the absolute best shape of your life, then you’re going to need to make some changes to your training, your diet, and your overall approach to your health and fitness as a whole. One area which you’ll need to pay special attention to is your love handles. Love […]
Jump training or otherwise known as Plyometrics exercises is a specific training technique used by fitness enthusiasts designed to increase muscle mass, and overall strength. This technique initially developed for athletes training for Olympic events has found it’s way into the basic workout routines and is currently used by the people of all ages worldwide. […]
The last boxer to be the undisputed heavyweight champion of the world, Lennox Lewis is thinking of fighting again. For $100 million, he will give it a lot of thought. Lewis is reportedly being offered somewhere in the neighborhood of $50 million to come out of retirement and fight Vladimir Klitschko, the current WBA, WBO, […]
Former champion Ken Norton, the only heavyweight champ to never win a title in the ring, passed away late Wednesday at the age of 70. In 1973, Norton battled Muhammad Ali breaking his jaw and becoming just the second man to ever beat him. Norton started boxing while on active duty in the Marine Corps […]
After seventeen years in the ring, Floyd Mayweather Jr. proved that he still has it. On Saturday night in front of a crowd of 16,746 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Mayweather defeated Saul “Canelo” Alvarez by majority decision to solidify his junior middleweight world titles. Alvarez, the Mexican hero of sorts, […]
Have you ever barely recognized an actor in a movie because he just got so huge? Buff heroes are the order of the day, and Hollywood’s finest are lining up for the challenge of being the next big (literally) champion. Here are the top 6 celebrity muscle gain for movie parts by actors who made […]
Just because you are a man doesn’t mean you should ignore the importance of finding good and comfortable underwear. Needless to say, having underwear which rides up during a job interview or ‘leaves you hanging’ during a jogging run isn’t exactly anyone’s cup of tea. Going commando is not exactly a viable option either – […]
One of mixed martial arts’ most celebrated fighters, Georges St-Pierre, defended his UFC welterweight title for the eighth consecutive time by out-pointing Nick Diaz, a former Strikeforce champion at the Bell Centre in Montreal. The Canadian St-Pierre won by unanimous scores of 50-45. He now ranks second all-time in UFC title defenses behind middleweight champion […]
Working out at the best of times can be a tedious and repetitive endeavor that you have to push yourself to get through. It’s called “working out” for a reason after all. Of course, if you are smart about it, working out can be less of a chore and more of a fun experience if […]
NCAA College Football’s highly anticipated bowl games kick off next week. There are over 30 bowl games scheduled beginning Saturday, December 15. Below we preview the hottest, must-see upcoming bowl games. Saturday, December 29, 2012 13 Oregon St. (9-3, 6-3 Pac-12) vs. 23 Texas (8-4, 5-4 Big 12) – Valero Alamo Bowl In a battle […]
If you go to a gym you have probably seen the fitness classes in the big glass room and chalked them up to just for women activities. True some of the aerobics and dance based fitness classes might not be for the average guy however more gyms are introducing classes that appeal to both sexes. […]
There are various types of injuries that athletes are more likely to get than non-athletes, and concussions are one of them. While there are many sports in which brain concussions can occur, they happen in boxing and football more than others. Lately the NFL has been in the news a great deal because of lawsuits […]
So you’re sitting there on the couch or you’re watching the TV while you’re on the treadmill and that commercial comes on… you know the one. Tan, ripped 6-pack abs, rock-hard delts, cut quads and then this high-energy montage of sweating and jumping. Then one person after another starts gushing about Insanity – the only […]
Cardio workouts like the treadmill, kickboxing and spinning class are the best workouts for heavy weightlifters. We all know those guys who slave in the gym pumping iron day in and day out but you never catch them on a treadmill. What most of these men don’t realize is that all of the work that […]
If you’ve got the space and the discipline, cardio machines can be a great investment in your work out routine. No trips to the gym, no gym fees, and no depending on good weather to get in a good morning run. You can work out how you want, when you want, in front of the TV if […]
It takes a special kind of training center to create an Olympic athlete. The Colorado Springs U.S. Olympic Training Center –the U.S.’s first Olympic training center and the home of the Olympic Committee Headquarters—houses many of the nation’s best and brightest up-and-coming athletes with eyes on the ultimate prize: Olympic Glory. Winter Olympics Training Academy […]