Fitness Focus
THREE EXERCISES YOU NEED TO MAX OUT!
BY EBENEZER SAMUEL, C.S.C.S. You can do every major exercise. But how many of these moves can you . . . dominate? If you’re truly chasing strength and muscle gains, this is a question worth asking. Because everything they’ve told...
The Three Best Morning Supplements
BY DEZI ABEYTA, RN Few nutritional moments are more critical than your early-morning meal. Handled correctly, this can jumpstart your metabolism and kick your alertness and body into overdrive. And sure, this means plenty of protein and water – but...
THE ULTIMATE FITNESS TEST-Three exercises you should dominate with your SMRTFT dumbbells
BY EBENEZER SAMUEL, C.S.C.S. Sometimes, you need a workout. Other times (aka, once every two to three months, if you ask me), you need a test that’ll tell you exactly where you are on your fitness journey. The fitness test...
YOUR ULTIMATE GOAL-SETTING TIP GUIDE
BY DEZI ABEYTA, RD, AND EBENEZER SAMUEL, C.S.C.S. You know the drill. Every January, you set ambitious fitness and nutrition goals. But weeks into the year, those goals are history. Whether it involves cutting something out of your diet...
LAY YOUR 2025 FITNESS FOUNDATION
BY EBENEZER SAMUEL, C.S.C.S. You have big fitness goals in 2025. But reaching those goals isn’t an instant process. Whether your goal is to run a marathon, drop 20 pounds, or build an NFL-ready bench press, it won’t happen instantly....
Supplements That’ll Help You Build Muscle
BY MIKE ROUSSELL The formula for building muscle is simple: increased calories, weight training, and proper sleep get you to more muscle. But what if you are already doing all of these things and you want faster results? That’s when...
BY EBENEZER SAMUEL, C.S.C.S. You’ve trained hard and pushed yourself throughout all of 2024 (especially if you’ve followed all our SMRTFT workouts). But how exactly do you navigate the final weeks of the year, when the mind is overwhelmed with...
The Ultimate High-Protein Breakfast
BY DEZI ABEYTA Starting your day with a high-protein breakfast is a game-changer for energy, muscle repair, and staying full until your next meal. But that doesn’t mean chugging a protein shake, because there’s a more delicious and easy-to-make option:...
BY EBENEZER SAMUEL, C.S.C.S. Between the holidays and last-minute work projects, and winter weather issues, the last thing you have time for in December is a body-slamming, sweat-inducing, hour-long workout every single day. But that doesn’t mean you have to...
THE ULTIMATE OVERNIGHT OATS RECIPE
BY MIKE ROUSSELL Sometimes, you need a super-efficient meal that’ll give your body the protein building blocks to fuel your goals while still tasting delicious. That’s where this overnight oats recipe (which has long been my go-to breakfast) comes in....
THE ULTIMATE GO-HEAVY DUMBBELL WORKOUT
BY EBENEZER SAMUEL, C.S.C.S. To get the most out of your strength training, at some point, you’ll need to train heavy. Pushing the limits of what you can lift is critical to building strength. It helps in other ways, too,...
The Most Relaxing Smoothie Ever
BY DEZI ABEYTA In today's fast-paced world, finding ways to unwind and recover is critical to optimizing performance. This smoothie supports those relaxation goals, particularly at night. Packed with a balance of protein, healthy fats, and sleep-enhancing tart cherry juice,...
AVOID THESE BEGINNER GOBLET SQUAT MISTAKES
BY EBENEZER SAMUEL, C.S.C.S. Few exercises build compete leg strength better than the goblet squat. The most underestimated of squat variations, the goblet squat has you holding a dumbbell at your chest as you lower into the bottom of a...
Add These 5 Stress-Taming Foods to Your Diet
Face it: life can throw a lot at you, and when stress starts to build, you want to ensure you're doing everything you can to keep it in check. One often overlooked tool? Your plate. The foods you eat can...
CAN YOUR WORKOUT HELP YOU DESTRESS?
BY EBENEZER SAMUEL, C.S.C.S. You know that a good workout can help build muscle and strength. But one forgotten training benefit: It can help you decrease stress. Proper training helps alleviate stress by driving mood-boosting endorphins and providing an outlet...
THE ULTIMATE DUMBBELL BACK WORKOUT
Curated By Ebenezer Samuel, C.S.C.S. The glamour body parts to train are generally chest, arms, and abs. But if you want to bulletproof yourself against injury, clean up your posture, and have a truly complete physique? Then you want to...
TRY THIS HIGH-PROTEIN ICE CREAM RECIPE
BY MIKE ROUSSELL Dessert is often seen as the enemy, a giant calorie bomb with no redeeming nutritional qualities. But it doesn’t need to be that way. With a little creativity and a Ninja Creami ice cream maker, you can...
Curated By Ebenezer Samuel, C.S.C.S. The ultimate key to NFL-caliber athleticism (and any high-level athleticism, really) is a mechanic called “hip extension”. Whether you’re running or jumping or throwing a football, explosive power starts with driving your hips forward. It’s...