January has returned and the sugar cookies have finally gone stale. The calendar flips, and you're finally ready to thaw out your muscles and make the gym a possibility again. If you’re one of the many stepping back into the gym after time away, the question isn’t should  you train — you know you should — it’s how  to train in a way that actually works with your life. It's a fresh start, so how can you use it most effectively? Most people overcomplicate that answer. They bou

It is Biblical to pursue that which is uncomfortable. God does not call us to sit idly by in our comfortable ivory towers and be peacefully living in bliss. He calls us into the mud, into the ugly, and to standing against the world in a way that honors him. We are called to a God-honoring adventure towards transformation. In order to succeed, we must become strong people. But what is being strong, and how does that honor God?

The holiday season often brings a mix of joy and stress, especially when it comes to food. Thanksgiving meals, Christmas dinners, and all the candies that accompany them can be derailing for many people. In fact, it is estimated that Americans entire yearly weight gain occurs in the months of November and December, and then is maintained throughout the other ten months. So how should we handle this time if we have strength and fitness goals?

Coach Izzo is a very genuine person. He never beats around the bush. He says what he thinks, but tells you in a way that you can understand. Some people see the yelling and anger on the sideline and think, "what a tyrant!" but it couldn't be further from the truth. He tells you exactly what you need to hear. He is fiery and passionate, and he's like that every day. That's why his players love him so much. They feed off of that energy, and they also always know exactly what is

Ordering your groceries online is a small habit with surprisingly big returns: it can shave dollars off your weekly bill and quietly build the kind of discipline that actually makes a diet stick. Instead of wandering aisles, grabbing whatever looks good, or surrendering to “just one more” impulse buy, the online experience eliminates choices and makes it easier to compare, pause, and correct.

No matter how far down the wrong path you’ve wandered—whether in destructive habits, patterns of sin, or ways you’ve offended the Lord—your actions today can be the first sign that you’re moving toward a better way of living.

When it comes to getting stronger and staying capable as you age, training your legs is non-negotiable. Strong legs support everything—your posture, balance, and ability to move with power and confidence. Whether you're chasing your kids, mowing the lawn, or hiking on the weekend, leg strength plays a big role in how good you feel doing it.

In the world of strength training, the Bench Press is often the first lift men seek out, with the main goal of building a broader, bigger chest and veiny, defined arms. Once this has inevitable tapered and even plateaued, there are a few options that can offer you the most 'bang for your buck' to get you to the next level. Those three lifts are the Decline Close-Grip Bench Press, Incline Bench Press, and Weighted Dips.

Each morning begins with a choice: will you fuel your body and soul, or will you rush into the day on empty? Spiritual strength requires nourishment just as physical strength does. When you commit to opening your Bible and spending a few moments in prayer before checking your phone or attending to life’s demands you lay a foundation of peace and purpose. Ten to fifteen minutes minutes—which doesn't even need to be all at once— can completely alter the course of your day, and

In the event you decide your children's college prospects aren't that great anyway, purchasing this luxury item opens an entire new world of options that can help you push beyond your current levels of strength.

At 27, I was already burning out as a teacher — exhausted, irritable, unstable, and feeling like a shell of the man I wanted to be. Every day felt like being ground into dust. I thought that if I could just get in better shape, and get a bit more organized, everything else would fall into place. So I built what I called the Iron Habits — a simple, structured framework for fitness that helped me get stronger and healthier while freeing up my mind to focus on work.

Traveling can be exciting, but it often disrupts your training. Whether you’re on a business trip or enjoying a vacation, keeping up with your goals can be tricky. Luckily, this guide will provide you with simple and effective strategies to find a gym while traveling and stay fit on the road.

If you are a Christian, this should come as no surprise to you, but God commands us to take care of ourselves physically. He designed us to

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After a lifter's NLP is completed, the next logical step for many people is the Intermediate 4-day training split. This split is typically d

Programming for strength training doesn't have to be complex. I was reminded of this essential understanding recently in my own training