Greg Presto

Washington, D.C.

Journalist and Video Producer at Freelance

Author of the "The Workout Bucket List," available now! Also: Video!

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Articles

The Simple Strategy That Helped This 40-Year-Old Lose 60 Pounds

1 day ago | yahoo.com | Greg Presto

Snacking can sabotage your fat loss plan, piling on unplanned calories that blow your daily budget. But done right, those same between-meals bites can turbo-charge your results in the kitchen, and even in the gym. That type of super snacking is exactly how Josh Smelser carved 60 pounds from his frame in 10 months.
The Simple Strategy That Helped This 40-Year-Old Lose 60 Pounds

1 day ago | mensfitness.com | Greg Presto

Snacking can sabotage your fat loss plan, piling on unplanned calories that blow your daily budget. But done right, those same between-meals bites can turbo-charge your results in the kitchen, and even in the gym. That type of super snacking is exactly how Josh Smelser carved 60 pounds from his frame in 10 months.
The Best Way to Do Dips for Strength and Size

1 day ago | yahoo.com | Greg Presto

While lifting heavy is the go-to for building upper-body strength and size, bodyweight training can be just as effective, especially when you're using gravity as resistance. Although there are tons of bodyweight exercises promising muscle growth, pushups tend to get all the bodyweight glory. But if you're working with minimal equipment, dips might be the unsung hero.
How This 42-Year-Old Turned GameStop Gains Into a Dream Home Gym

2 weeks ago | mensfitness.com | Greg Presto

During the GameStop stock craze that swamped the internet in early 2021, guys “YOLO’d” thousands of dollars into a stock that was mostly a joke. While some lost it all, then-38-year-old Regan LeBlanc got out near the top—and turned his Wall Street bet’s financial gains into equipment for making strength gains at home. With nearly $7,500 in profit from the stock’s trip to the moon, LeBlanc kitted out a home gym in Boston with his dream equipment.
How This 42-Year-Old Turned GameStop Gains Into a Dream Home Gym

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Greg Presto

During the GameStop stock craze that swamped the internet in early 2021, guys “YOLO’d” thousands of dollars into a stock that was mostly a joke. While some lost it all, then-38-year-old Regan LeBlanc got out near the top—and turned his Wall Street bet’s financial gains into equipment for making strength gains at home. With nearly $7,500 in profit from the stock’s trip to the moon, LeBlanc kitted out a home gym in Boston with his dream equipment.
The One Exercise Top Lifters and Personal Trainers Use to Build Bigger, Healthier Shoulders

2 weeks ago | mensjournal.com | Greg Presto

If you’re gunning for grapefruit-shaped shoulders, there's a good chance you're crushing overhead presses and gritting your teeth through sets of lateral raises. While these moves undoubtedly build mass, they also place a ton stress on the anterior and medial heads of your deltoid—the front and sides of the shoulder cap. So if you want to build your shoulders without the wear and tear, the rear delt fly should be one of your go-to moves.
Why Your Brain Lights up After Giving and Receiving Exercise Encouragement

2 weeks ago | onepeloton.com | Greg Presto

Paying someone a compliment is more than a nice thing to do—it just might level up your workout too. By Greg Presto•April 29, 2025MindsetIn this articlePeloton AppTry 30 days freeThe right words are like a turbo boost: Whether it’s an at-work compliment or exercise encouragement, motivating words can help you power through a project or crush your last PR.
6 Ways Breaking a Sweat Can Boost Your Social Life

2 weeks ago | onepeloton.com | Greg Presto

Working out can boost your confidence, reduce anxiety, and help you connect with fellow exercisers. Here’s how to maximize both your reps and your relationships. By Greg Presto•April 29, 2025In this articlePeloton AppTry 30 days freeThe physical and mental benefits of working out are well known, but there’s another way regular exercise may improve your health: It can strengthen your sense of community.
Entrenadores personales y fisioterapeutas recomiendan esta nueva técnica para levantar menos peso y desarrollar más músculo: "Es superior para generar crecimiento muscular"

3 weeks ago | menshealth.com | Greg Presto

Aldo Cornejo, kinesiólogo y entrenador personal: "Estos son los 3 entrenamientos de alta intensidad que recomiendo" Fisiólogos del ejercicio explican cómo hay que enfocar realmente el entrenamiento al cumplir los 50 años: "Adáptate cuando lo necesites, no por lo que diga tu certificado de nacimiento" El científico del ejercicio Mike Israetel explica 5 ejercicios que son "una pérdida de tiempo" y qué hacer en su lugar: "No hay ejercicios estúpidos, pero algunos son más inteligentes que otros"...
How This Guy Built His Dream Garage Gym In Just 5 Weeks—and Less Than $1000

3 weeks ago | mensfitness.com | Greg Presto

Men’s Fitness aims to feature only the best products and services. If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission. In December, Rahim Hirji’s London house had a small, dingy garage in the back. The space was just 10 by 20 feet, had grimy floors, walls that let the winter cold seep through, a roof that let rain and snow slip in…and it was, in the lawyer’s view, the perfect place for his dream home gym.