Joe Vennare

Joe is a one of the nation’s top trainers, a freelance writer and a fitness entrepreneur who created Hybrid Athlete, Kettlebell Cardio™ and Race Day Domination.

Articles by Joe Vennare

6 Squat Variations for Total-Body Strength

Get to know — and perfect — six squat variations that increase strength and mobility while burning fat at the same time.

Why Your Ab Workouts Aren’t Working

Are all your ab workouts coming up short? Get the scoop on “spot reduction” training, and which strength and weight loss techniques actually work.

5 Sandbag Exercises for a Full-Body Strength Workout

Tired of the usual dumbbells and medicine balls? This sandbag workout, using the SandBell, will mix things up while strengthening the whole body, head to toe.

Test Your Strength: How Fit Are You Really?

Think you’re in tip-top shape? Find out how fit you really are with these fitness tests — from the Marine Corps to the CrossFit pros.

5 Strength Training Tips to Build Muscle Mass

Want to build muscle — fast? These expert-approved strength training strategies will help you increase muscle size, strength and definition.

Want to Become a Better Athlete? Train Your Brain

Does practice really make perfect — or is it all in our head? Learn how new technologies are building a better athlete, one brain at a time.

Top 5 Training Tips for Mobility from Kelly Starrett

Warming up before a workout is important but the way you do it is key. Skip static stretching in favor of mobility with these tips from Kelly Starrett.

Burn the Fat, Feed the Muscle: Tom Venuto’s Fat Loss Bible

Can “bodybuilder science” help everyday people reach their weight loss goals? Find out in this review of Tom Venuto’s new book “Burn the Fat, Feed the Muscle.”

The Busy Person’s Guide to Becoming a Fitness Minimalist

Do more with less and get in better shape — faster? No, it’s not too good to be true. It’s the rise of the fitness minimalist. Find out how to make the most of your workouts here.

Hack Your Health: 6 Biohacks That Might Surprise You

Buttered coffee, vibration platforms and an app to track just about everything… How far would you go to hack your health and fitness? Get to know some of the most popular biohacks.