Matthew Scarfo
NASM-certified personal trainer
Here’s Why Knowing Your Body Fat Percentage May or May Not Be Beneficial
Experts say knowing your body fat percentage could be more helpful in assessing your health and helping you set fitness goals.
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5 Mistakes You May Be Making Your First Time in the Weight Room and What To Do Instead
A certified trainer share the beginner weight room mistakes he sees most often, plus tips to make sure they don’t happen to you.
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These 4 Glute Exercises Are Useless, According to a Personal Trainer. Here’s What To Do Instead
As some of the strongest muscles in our body, the glutes are the source of power for most of our daily movements, whether we’re walking, standing, or bending down. “Functionally, we use glutes to support us when we carry heavy loads or run to catch the bus,” says certified personal trainer Matthew Scarfo. “Your glutes […]
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The 8 Most Effective Exercises to Train All of Your Butt Muscles, According to Research
Learn how to do glute exercises that train all three butt muscle groups. Explore squats, lunges, hip thrusts, and more.
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How To Tell if It’s Better for You To Split Up Cardio and Strength Training or Do Them Together
We asked a trainer to explain why you may want to split up or combine cardio and strength training based on your goals.
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