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Sam Sulek is hoping to make his mark on the IFBB during his pro debut at The Arnold in March. To do that, the popular YouTube iron pumper is maximizing the muscle gains acquired during his bulking phase by training in a way that sculpts his physique without risking injury. Here’s how to try Sulek’s “No Pain, No Vein” Quad Day. Before the workout even got underway, the 23-year-old noted that he likes to get a good night’s sleep before exercise sessions to improve both the quality, and enjoyment level of each workout. The rising bodybuilding star calls this philosophy…
Feel stronger in weeks. Try these 7 bodyweight moves from a CSCS coach today. Strength training after 45 works best when it respects how your body actually moves day to day. You’re not lifting in isolation during real life. You’re bracing, rotating, pushing, pulling, and stabilizing all at once. That’s where bodyweight training shines. It teaches your muscles to work together while reinforcing joint integrity, balance, and coordination. Bodyweight exercises also build strength through tension, leverage, and time under load, rather than relying solely on external resistance. When you control your body through space, every rep demands intent. Your core…
We’re very good at remembering peaks—the moments that rise above everything else and become shorthand for an entire career or life. What we’re less practiced at noticing is what came before and after: the repetition, the adaptability, the long arc of work that doesn’t announce itself as loudly but often means more over time. That tension between peaks and longevity has been on my mind lately, especially as I revisited the intertwined careers of Mary Tyler Moore, Valerie Harper, and Cloris Leachman. Three women who began in the same creative orbit, but whose relationships with time—and legacy—unfolded in very different…
Kendall Toole is stepping into her next chapter shaped as much by mental resilience as physical performance. During her tenure as an instructor at Peloton, Toole coached millions of members worldwide through live and on-demand classes. Her high-energy rides, unfiltered emotional honesty, and relentless encouragement became an anchor for people returning day after day, especially during the pandemic. At the same time, she was also helping fans get through grief, stress, and uncertainty. But as time passed on, while Toole was filling other people’s cups, her own was slowly running empty. It’s where the inspiration for her latest exercise endeavor,…
The Soup Season Conundrum Let’s be honest: soup is cute, but sometimes it’s just not enough. You slurp through a warm bowl of something brothy, feel content for about 20 minutes, and then…you’re back in the pantry. Here’s the fix — soups with fiber, protein, and actual digestive support. These upgraded bowls are still cozy, but they also keep you full, help your gut do its thing, and sneak in some skin-supporting nutrients while they’re at it. Why Protein and Fiber Are Soup MVPs Adding protein and fiber to your soup isn’t just about “healthifying” your comfort meal. It’s about…
A dietitian shares the frozen foods that support weight loss and keep you satisfied. It’s a new year, and if your resolutions have to do with weight loss, Tara Collingwood, MS, RDN, CSSD, LD/N, ACSM-CPT, a Board Certified Sports Dietitian and co-author of the Flat Belly Cookbook for Dummies, is here to help – even if you don’t have time to cook. There are lots of frozen foods that can help you achieve your goals. “Items that are lower in calories, balanced with protein/fiber, and convenient. Frozen foods can support weight-loss goals when chosen wisely (look for lean protein, veggies, fiber, moderate…
January doesn’t need another reinvention storyline. We’ve all lived through the version where you promise to become a completely new person by week two, only to feel vaguely behind by week three. This year, we’re opting for something softer. Less performative. More intentional. A reset that feels like care instead of correction. Welcome to the No Pressure January Reset. No rigid rules. No extremes. Just a few rituals that make the days feel a little clearer, calmer, and more grounded. Here’s how we’re easing into the year. Start by Taking Care of Your Body A short reset like the Pressed…
Many lifters think the bench press is all about the pecs. But the pecs aren’t what you need to set before you unrack the bar. Your feet, legs, upper back, grip, and brace need to be locked in. If one of those is off, the bar path gets off track, energy leaks, and ugly reps happen. No one’s bench will look the same because limb length, mobility, and training goals influence the setup. That’s normal. What doesn’t change are the principles, stable feet, tight upper back, stacked joints, and a controlled unrack. The checklist below focuses on those details that…
Upgrade your walk with these 5 core-tightening sequences you can start today. Tightening your core is crucial for leading a healthy, active lifestyle. After all, your core is basically “body central,” giving you solid power, balance, and posture to conquer daily life. It provides a supportive base to help your body parts move freely. A strong core will also protect you from injuries and help you walk, lift, bend, and do everyday tasks so much easier. Your core includes your abs, obliques, pelvic floor, lower back, glutes, and hips all working together, so it’s clear to see the importance of…
There’s a lot of debate about weight machines in the fitness world. Some people gravitate towards them because they seem a heck of a lot easier than cranking out some reps with a pair of dumbbells or a barbell. Others (especially some trainers) say that they’re not the best exercise tool for everyone, since they tend to work muscles in isolation, rather than with the kinds of compound, total-body movements you can do with free weights.In fact, trainers generally agree that a well-rounded strength training program shouldn’t rely solely on machines. But that doesn’t mean there is no place in…