Health Guidelines for Ramadhan

Maintain Weight During Ramadan

Weight Training Tips from Arnold Schwarzenegger: Create a monster

Create a monster
by Arnold Schwarzenegger

Novel approaches to training can be the best way to shock your muscles.

Weight Training Tips from Arnold Schwarzenegger: Reach your peak

Reach your peak
by Arnold Schwarzenegger

For me, developing each bodypart - and, as a result, my entire body - to its full potential was all about going the extra mile in every workout, every set and, more specifically, every rep. That’s where peak contractions came into play.

‘Lost’ Bornean Rainbow Toad (Ansonia latidisca) Rediscovered After 87 Years

An adult female of the Borneo rainbow toad, spanning just 2 inches (51 mm) in length, hadn't been spotted for 87 years.
CREDIT: © Indraneil Das

Butterfly anatomy

Shawn Ray’s Leg Routine

Phil Heath's Biceps Workout

Alina Popa’s Quad Routine

So far, Romania’s Alina Popa is the biggest bodybuilding surprise of 2011. After a distant eighth in her only other pro show, she rocketed into third place at March’s Ms. International behind legends Iris Kyle and Yaxeni Oriquen, setting herself up as a posedown probable for this year’s Ms. Olympia. Popa told FLEXONLINE how she got the wheels that propelled her rapidly through the pro ranks--to the top three and, perhaps, next time, even higher.

The Best Workouts for Every Mood

Fitness Fixes for Any Mood

Dreary days got you down? Don’t let that ruin your workout. Whether you’re feeling crabby or floating on cloud nine, you can maximize your mood to blast a ton of calories and bust out of an emotional rut—if you choose the right routine. In fact, studies have shown workouts to be as powerful as drugs at treating depression. And a little goes a long way—even 10 minutes has been shown to boost energy and mood. To find out how to channel emotional ups and downs into more effective workouts, we tapped Stacey Rosenfeld, PhD, a clinical psychologist and certified personal trainer in New York City who has studied the effects of different workouts on mood.

30-Second Weight Loss Tricks

Quick-Hit Weight Loss Strategies

We like our weight loss plans the same way we like our Wi-Fi—fast and fail-proof. Science shows that when it comes to dropping pounds, small changes can yield big results.

So even if you have less than a minute to spare, you’ve got time to cut calories and curb cravings. These weight loss tricks take a half-minute to complete, but you’ll reap the rewards long after those 30 seconds are up.

Caffeine Reduces Muscle Pain During Exercise

Another study adds to the growing research about the effects of caffeine on reported muscle pain during exercise. A study [Effect of Caffeine on Leg Muscle Pain During Cycling Exercise among Females] published in Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise found that caffeine ingestion has a large effect on reducing leg muscle pain during exercise among females.

LOU FERRIGNO’S CHEST TRAINING ROUTINE

Lou Ferrigno’s tips for building bigger pecs

ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER’S CHEST TRAINING ROUTINE

A classic chest workout from Arnold Schwarzenegger

LEE HANEY’S CHEST TRAINING ROUTINE

How 8-time Mr. O Lee Haney swelled his pecs.

Rose Periwinkle As Herbal Medicine

There are several Rose periwinkle plants grown in my backyard. Some of the plants have red flowers, and the others have white flowers.

Markus Ruhl's Weight Training Program 2004

Breaking the Sound Barrier

Off the coast of Pusan, South Korea, July 7, 1999 -- An F/A-18 Hornet assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron One Five One (VFA-151) breaks the sound barrier in the skies over the Pacific Ocean. VFA-151 is deployed aboard USS Constellation (CVN 64).

Watermelon: A Natural Viagra?

ScienceDaily (July 1, 2008) — A cold slice of watermelon has long been a Fourth of July holiday staple. But according to recent studies, the juicy fruit may be better suited for Valentine’s Day. That’s because scientists say watermelon has ingredients that deliver Viagra-like effects to the body’s blood vessels and may even increase libido.

Phil Heath’s Hamstrings Routine

After a stunning Mr. Olympia debut in 2008 when many thought he should have won it all; after the illness that kept him out of contention at last year’s Olympia prejudging and his shocking transformation before the finals where he was, with Jay Cutler, one of the two best bodybuilders on stage; after his controversial runner-up finish to Kai Greene at this year’s Arnold Classic and his best-ever placing at the O — second only to Cutler — we felt there was no better time to take a closer look at two of the weapons that help separate Phil Heath from the rest: his phenomenal hamstrings.