Olympic lifting has been thrown into sharp focus again thanks to the recent injuries to CrossFit athletes while performing these lifts. This article examines the fundamentals of Olympic lifting, it’s benefits and when to add them into your workout program.

To minimize concussions & bank-breaking lawsuits the NFL has made new rules in 2013 making hits to the head and using the helmet as a weapon illegal. However, forcing tackles lower has resulted in a 64% increase in season-ending knee injuries (before the playoffs)! Can we learn more effective tackle techniques from Rugby, another violent sport with no helmet yet fewer concussions, to reduce severe injuries in Football overall.

Bored of the treadmill or elliptical? Try these High Intensity Interval Training workouts! Burn more calories in less time than in traditional cardio workouts

STOP buying the fitness junk you see on late night TV commercials!!! Electric stimulation belts and other miracles promised on late night TV DO NOT WORK. These 10 items however will definitely help you get into better shape in the comfort of your own home.

Want that perfect V-shape torso? A small waist isn’t enough. A well-developed back IS ESSENTIAL to get desired effect. Use this workout to fully develop your Lats, Traps, Rhomboids and Spinal Erectors to give you the lean chiseled body you’ve always wanted.

Maximize your fat burn with these top 10 tips from Hollywood trainers Byron Paidoussi and Whitney Cole of FITNESS and FUEL LA.

Fish Tacos gone Latin-Asian fusion? Hell yeah!!! We’ve subbed out some of the traditional elements of the Mexican or Baja fish tacos to create a new and tasty taco, thats really healthy too.

Ditch the sweatpants and show off expertly sculpted quads, hams, glutes and calves off with Byron’s Amazing Legs Workout.

Stop wasting $4 for those sugar-bomb iced coffee drinks and Frappuccinos. Our sugar free Greek Style Frappe saves you 400-700 calories!

Guys, shirts off! Why the hesitation? Get the strong, sculpted pecs and torso that ensure confidence at every beach or pool party! Here’s your chest workout! Featured in MUSCLE & FITNESS.

Manning brothers Peyton and Eli make us howl with this fab music video: Football on Your Phone!

If you want to have bigger more defined arms, don’t over focus on the biceps. Triceps make up two thirds of our arms and contribute more to overall arm size than the biceps. Ensure balance by working all muscle groups in the arm equally and you’ll rock those tanks to this summer.

Try these easy reduced fat, low sodium, low calorie caramelized onions to add fantastic flavor to salads, veggies and meats.

Grocery stores are full of temptations that can easily ruin your diet & waistline. Instead shop the small, navigable, well-priced Trader Joe’s, our neighborhood store. Don’t miss these 6 staples on our grocery list!

In the midst of an obesity epidemic, we must focus on our youth. Telling kids “its OK to be fat” is asinine and cruel. Shoving food at a child because you’re too busy or lazy to play is child neglect. Being fat is unhealthy and avoidable, as are the health complications overweight children will face. Time to get healthy and active, America! Learn healthy workout ideas for your kids here!

The more and more time that we spend in the gym, the more abundantly clear it becomes that most peoples workouts are either missing some very important exercises or worse yet, have really poor technique in these exercises. This can result in injuries, muscle imbalances and a lack of progress towards goals.

By preparing ahead on your day off, you can save a ton of time and eat healthier meals during busy workweek. Use these tips, tricks and recipes to stay on track with your diet, save money and enjoy healthy, tasty, homemade meals every day.

No pain, no gain? We all have a breaking point. Overtraining will negatively impact your workouts and your life. Recognize the 10 signs of overtraining and make corrections early on to prevent injuries and ensure you continue to progress towards your goals.

Reduce fat, carbs and sodium in these delicious protein-packed meatballs made with lean grass fed beef, bison or turkey. Enjoy in a saucy pasta bowl with steamed veggies or solo as a quick preworkout snack.

Quick and easy frittata delivers a ton of nutrients from various colored veggies and protein via eggs and egg whites. It’s low fat, low sodium and super tasty. Bake it in advance, slice and store in fridge for healthy hot breakfasts all week!

Use this easy guide to help plan your National Drink a Beer Day to maximize taste & enjoyment without gaining an unwanted beer gut! Here’s our top light beer picks!

Many people that weigh train regularly fall into some common traps resulting in plateaus and making training ineffective. These mistakes include: never changing rep ranges, never changing the routine, lifting too heavy too soon, not training stabilizers and overtraining a single muscle group.

Valentines day is a time when sweet treats and decadent dinners can derail your “healthy eating” plan. This year don’t undo that month of hard work in the gym, try these ideas to help enjoy the day without the guilt.

Easy, reduced fat red curry sauce – perfect with chicken or shrimp! Ready to eat faster than the delivery man can reach your door!

You’ve decided to take the plunge and se up a home gym to help achieve your fitness goals. Avoid these 5 common mistakes and set up a gym that you will actually want to use.

Jambalaya, a great dish that often contains too many calories and fat. Improve this by using turkey sausage as opposed to regular, eliminate almost all the butter and add kale to eliminate half the rice. The Kale also adds color to the dish and I promise you, you will NOT miss the additional rice. This dish is really quick and easy so give it a try.

As temperatures drop we gravitate towards warmer meals. Don’t forget your veggies! Try braising! This fennel recipe is easy and delicious! Enjoy vital nutrients while feeling warm and satisfied.

Fav Thanksgiving dish? The stuffing! However, most traditional stuffings are really heavily loaded with calories from fat and carbohydrates as well as high in sodium. What I did this year was to make my own version of stuffing, using our cornbread as the base and really limiting the amount of butter added. It’s still really satisfying and it wont ruin your diet.

Quickly transform peanut butter into a reduced fat version of everyone’s favorite luxurious asian sauce that, like peanut butter is good on almost anything!

Don’t let age be an obstacle to training, take inspiration from Dr. Charles Eugster, this amazing 93 year old bodybuilder who can do 50 push-ups in 45 seconds.