Is BMI an Accurate Way to Measure Body Fat?
As widespread as the BMI method of body measurement is, the ever-growing consensus is that this one-size-fits-all approach may be flawed
Stories by Get-Fit Guy Brock Armstrong
The 2019 Worldwide Fitness Trends
The annual survey of worldwide fitness trends is now in its 13th year
How Much Should You Exercise while Pregnant?
If you’re pregnant, you may wonder how much exercise is optimal during pregnancy. Luckily, there are some new guidelines for expectant mothers
How Your Brain Keeps Your Body Fit
Get-Fit Guy interviews neuroscientist Dr. Bob Schafer to learn how habits and mindfulness can improve our training
Why Do My Knees Creak?
If your knees grind, creak, crack or crunch when you move through a particular range of motion, you have crepitus. Don’t worry, it’s not as bad as it sounds
Don’t Ignore Your Core
Get-Fit Guy explains why core strength is crucial and provides a core workout that will keep you fit, healthy and mobile
The Secrets of an Aging Athlete
Bestselling author and fitness guru Brad Kearns joins Get-Fit Guy, Brock Armstrong, to explain how we can stay fit now, and well into the future
What Is Your Metabolism?
You've probably heard the word "metabolism," especially as it relates to weight loss or gain. But what is your metabolism, what does it do, and do you have any control over it?...
Build Strength and Muscle Fast with Occlusion Training
It has been shown to result in skeletal muscle hypertrophy, increased strength, and increased endurance
2019 Fitness Goals and Trends from 7 Experts
Before you set your fitness goals in stone, here are a few wishes from some fitness professionals that you may want to keep in mind
How to Get Fit Using Electrical Muscle Stimulation (EMS)
Although EMS devices will not allow you to sit on the couch eating bonbons while you build biceps like an Avenger, it can help with recovery, relaxation and even burning some fat
4 Ways to Improve Your Posture and Lose That Slouch
A nicely aligned body is a nicely stacked body
How to Train for a Long-Distance Race
Whether it is a full marathon or a 10K, training for a race can have less than desirable consequences if you are not prepared
How Exercise Affects Your Brain
Scientists are continuing to showing that everything from the “runner’s high” to the “yogi’s tranquility” can have profound effects on your brain
Heart Rate Variability (HRV): What It Is and How to Improve It
Researchers at Harvard University have gone as far as to say that measuring your Heart Rate Variability is “a visual insight into the most primitive part of your brain”
Going Barefoot and 8 Other Ways to Improve Balance
Balance is something we don’t think much about after we learn it (as a child) or start to lose it (as a senior), but balance is crucial to healthy living
The Benefits of Applying Mindfulness to Exercise
If all of your workouts involve some type of distraction, it may be time to add some mindfulness into your workout regimen
How, When, and Whether to Use Cryotherapy
Cryotherapy is a recovery method that some pro athletes use nearly every day
Why Cross-Training Is Essential (and Improves Your DNA)
Including cross-training in your fitness program allows you to vary the stress placed on specific muscles and your cardiovascular system
Strain versus Sprain: What's the Difference?
They share similar signs and symptoms, but the difference comes down to ligaments versus tendons
