Procrastination is a problem that plagues the entire human race. Who’s never said, “I’ll do it tomorrow,” “I’m not ready,” or “I don’t have enough time”? All of these are excuses that could be holding you back from better fitness! Luckily, you CAN fight procrastination by gradually getting into habits

“I’m going to quit smoking, stop drinking alcohol, stop eating fattening foods and get back into exercise.” These are all nice resolutions that can go south in the blink of an eye if you don’t plan ahead. The FizzUp trainer can help you come up with a game plan so

Including some variety in your workout routine is a one of the cornerstones of making progress toward your goal. But you need to know how to use it wisely. Intelligently pairing variety with repetition according to your goal is what will get you results. Find the right balance with the

How easy is it to enjoy an activity that’s supposed to put your body to the test? Now that’s a question that has a million answers within the fitness sphere. Should it be “no pain, no gain” or “all fun and games”? What’s the best approach for you and YOUR

Whether your joints tend to crack or your body makes all kinds of sounds when you stretch or exercise, these noises can sometimes be pretty troubling. Luckily for you, the FizzUp trainer is here to help you better understand why and how your joints are making noises and know if

​Pull-ups and chin-ups are two exercises with their subtle differences. Although they both use the same plane of movement and target your back and arms, the different grips you use change which muscles are worked the most. The FizzUp trainer tells you what sets these two iconic exercises apart. Get

When you think about athletes, what goes through your mind? Probably their physical talent and performance. Although strength, speed, power, endurance and muscle mass all play major roles in an athlete’s success, don’t forget that their mental toughness is also critical in their ability to triumph. BODY AND MIND ARE

We’re revealing a cleaner, more convenient and more user-friendly design. Introducing the biggest FizzUp update so far in 2019! Exercise videos We’ve revamped your entire workout experience by upgrading from exercise GIFs to videos. Why? Because videos make it significantly easier to grasp every movement of an exercise. And there

Dumbbells. One of the best weapons in your strength training arsenal. You can use them in a wide variety of workouts to take advantage of all their many perks. Read on to learn about the best benefits of working with dumbbells. DUMBBELL BENEFIT #1: THEY’RE EFFECTIVE With dumbbells, your potential

Sciatica is a term that refers to the pain caused by irritation or pressure to the sciatic nerve, which runs from the lower spine, through the buttocks, down the leg and all the way to the foot. Sciatic pain can be excruciating and debilitating, making it extremely difficult to exercise,

Want to learn more about metcon, one of a CrossFitter’s favorite WODs (workouts of the day)? Experienced athletes take note: once you start, you’re not going to want to stop. This training method could be just the thing to satisfy your hunger for challenges that will push your physical limits

80% of our users plan to have a Valentine’s Day that’s both active and romantic According to the mass survey we conducted in early February, 80% of our users plan to celebrate Valentine’s Day on February 14. Wondering what you should get your other half to celebrate this day dedicated

In the article, “The Theory of How to Build Strength without the Size,” we focused on the theory behind how you can get stronger without getting bigger. Now that you know more about how your body and strength training work, the FizzUp trainer will tell you how to apply the

Are you an athlete who has to stay within a certain weight class? Maybe you’re a runner who wants to keep their weight down as much as possible to keep running at maximum speed? Just want to keep off any extra pounds? Getting stronger without getting bigger is sometimes crucial. Here

2019 is here, but has your motivation gone on hiatus? Do you keep pushing off the moment when it’s time to get off the couch, whip out your mat and actually start your workout? That’s OK, because the FizzUp trainer’s got 10 motivational phrases to give you the boost you

With summer just around the corner, you might be panicking as you look at your swimsuit, then tell yourself that it’s finally time you reach your goal. So you decide to work out every day and nothing is going to stand in your way. But is this the right thing

Women aren’t the only ones who worry about their weight. Men can feel the pressing need to slim down, too. For Nicolas, an inactive lifestyle, aging and becoming a dad were all things that caused him to gain 44 lb (20 kg). He could have just stood back and accepted

Welcome to FizzUp! I’m Max, your FizzUp trainer. Pleased to meet you! To help you get started right with FizzUp, I want to tell you about the five key steps that will lead you to fitness success. Use them to make a lasting and effective workout routine part of your

Are you a fan of planks looking for a new challenge? Then check out the side star plank! This static core strengthening exercise is perfect for reinforcing your glutes and spine stabilizers, such as your abs and lower back muscles. The side star plank really packs a punch. Here’s what

If you want to sculpt a back like Hercules, then you need to get into a workout routine that targets your back muscles and combine it with proper recovery and nutrition. With your FizzUp program, you’ll get all three to propel you to your ultimate goal: a more muscular back.