GMB Fitness

The Best of GMB

 
Since 2010, we’ve created hundreds of articles and videos covering specific skills, training concepts, lifestyle advice, and anything else you could need (well, maybe not anything–you’re on your own for finding the best fried chicken wherever you live).

That’s a lot of information to wade through!

So, we put this page together to help you find our most important free resources. Start here, and don’t worry! There’s plenty of time for us to get to know each other, so take it slow 🙂

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The VERY BEST OF GMB

 

Top Videos

Since video is a big part of how we teach, our YouTube channel and on our Facebook page are both full of useful tips, detailed tutorials, and submissions from clients sharing their results.

Here are the most popular ones that have helped lots of people over the years.

MOST RECENT

These are the most recent articles we’ve published on our site.
 

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The Pros and Cons of Training in Group Fitness Classes
In this article, we’ll go over the pros and cons of training in a group setting, so you can find the approach that works for you.
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New Year’s Resolutions are for Suckers – Just Take the First Damn Step
With less than a week until New Year’s, maybe this year you could do things differently. Maybe you could set yourself up for success with achieving your goals. Crazy thought, right?

Why Meaningful Social Bonds Will Make You Healthier (and how to make that happen)
Technology makes the world more and more “connected,” but people seem to be getting farther apart. Loneliness is a deadly problem. Learn how to fix it.

GET STRONGER

Strength is the backbone for being able to maneuver your body through challenging positions,
and it’s a necessary part of day-to-day function. These articles will help you towards the goal of strength.
 

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Case Study: Amanda Chung Fat
This mom of two had fallen into a rut with her training, but she used our programs to regain her strength, learn badass skills, and make movement a regular part of her family’s life.
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Push-Up Tutorial
Everyone knows how to do a push-up, right? Well, not really. This tutorial will teach you our patented* method of doing push-ups without wrecking your joints. (*not actually patented).
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Skill-Based Strength Training
The way most people approach strength training is a recipe for hitting plateaus and getting burned out. Here’s why progressive skill development is a better approach.

MOVE BETTER

Learning to move better will help you to move smoothly and without fear of injury in your daily life.
And, it helps with cool tricks too!
 

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Build Better Body Control
If you want the freedom to move the way you want, gaining better body control is the key. Learn all about body control and how to improve it.
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Do the Locomotion
Locomotion is a lot more than just crawling around. It helps you get stronger, more mobile, and more agile. Here’s how.
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Case Study: Stephen Stern
Think you’re too old to make progress? This 65-year-old proves it’s never too late to get strong and move better.

GET MORE FLEXIBLE

If you can’t get into the ranges of motion you need for the activities you love,
flexibility training is in order. These articles will help.
 

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Overcome Back Tightness
If you’ve got a tight back, you’re not alone. It’s extremely common. The good news is these 6 daily exercises will help improve your spinal mobility.
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Case Study: Charlie Brown
Most people don’t think about flexibility until they’re forced to. That’s how it was for Charlie, who started training his flexibility in his 60s. Here’s how he went from stiff to splits.
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Adjusting Stretches if You’re Super Stiff
Even if you’re super tight, you can improve your flexibility. You just may need to make some adjustments. This article shows you how to do that.

ADDRESS INJURIES

If you’re prone to injuries, or you’ve got a specific injury you’re working through,
it’s important to understand how to address it and prevent it from happening again.
 

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Case Study: Josh Hillis
A serious wrist injury meant Josh couldn’t even do a push-up on the ground. That’s when he found the parallettes. He overcame his wrist injury, and build some serious strength to boot!
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How to Deal with Injuries
Injuries suck. There’s just no way around that. But this article will help you to understand your injury, learn how to treat it, and take the smart road back to training.
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Check Your Neck
If you’ve got a stiff neck that causes you discomfort or pain, this daily exercise routine will help you build the strength, mobility, and motor control you need to get back to the grind.

PREVENT BURNOUT

Most workout programs encourage you to push yourself to the max,
leaving you feeling tired and burned out. That’s no way to live!
 

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Quit Burning Yourself Out
Burnout is one of the most common reasons people stop training. If you push yourself too hard, you’re going to crash at some point. Autoregulation is a better way, and will help you stay consistent in your routine.
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A Better Way to Warm-Up
If you’re like most people, your warm-up consists of a bunch of random exercises that you rush through before the “meat” of your workout. But if you do it right, it can be a great way to fully prepare your body for the work ahead.
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Case Study: Amy Wolff
Amy thought she’d never get an arm lever–it just seemed so out of reach. By changing her approach to training, and improving her mindset, she was able to master this “impossible” skill.