What’s the Deal with Creatine?

Are you one of those guys that just take a supplement because everyone else seems to be taking it? Maybe creatine is one of them? “What does creatine do? Seriously. Tell me.” Oh, you don’t know?  Hmmm…Interesting. No worries. Most people don’t.…

Progress…or You Will Regress

“So I pretty much know everything there is to know about lifting weights and getting jacked.  I mean, I have had a subscription to FLEX magazine for five years now and follow the new workout they put in there every…

Hit it From All Angles

That’s what she said. Sorry, I couldn’t resist. No, I’m not talking about doing the nasty with the ladies, I’m talking about building and shaping your muscles like never before. So, you’re a faithful reader of The Rugged and know…

How Boxing Can Get You in Great Shape

So you rented the Mayweather vs. Mosley fight last week on Pay-Per-View and now you think you deserve a shot at the title. Unfortunately for you, a shot at THAT title – or any title for that matter – won’t…

What’s the Deal with P90X?

Whether it’s Billy Blanks’ high-velocity, cardio-boxing Taebo workout, Jake Steinfeld’s Body by Jake or the Bowflex workout system, there are plenty of fitness programs that help you get into top physical form. Enter P90X, one of the newest fads in…

Five Signs of a Crappy Workout and How to Change it for the Better

I want to first applaud you. (Applauding) Nice job! You went to the gym and you worked out today. You are making strides toward building the body you want and making a healthier YOU! Ok. Are we off the air…

A Few Badass Tweaks to Bust Through Your Plateau

Everyone has one. Everyone has their favorite workout routine. It usually consists of the exercises you love to do the most. You know, the ones that give your arms that blood rushing pump and your chest that scorching burn, or your…