With a week left until the NBA trade deadline, the fates of a number of teams remain up in the air.

The Cleveland Cavaliers still have the best player in the world in LeBron James, but now that Kevin Love has a broken hand, can the front office pull off a season-saving move?

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The Golden State Warriors continue to dominate the NBA, while the Houston Rockets and San Antonio Spurs have continued to nip on their heels in the Western Conference. The Boston Celtics are still sitting at the top of the Eastern Conference, while the Detroit Pistons have tried to make themselves relevant by trading for Clippers star Blake Griffin.

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Here’s everything you need to be an NBA expert this week.

(All records, stats, and game results are through Tuesday, January 30)

Gordon Ramsay is as renowned for hisexquisite cooking as he is for his explosive tirades and over-the-top insults on shows like Hell's Kitchen and Kitchen Nightmares. But despite his hardened personality when it comes to directing restaurant kitchens, the 51-year-old had let his body go soft—before deciding to make a huge lifestyle change and train for an Ironman with triathlete and trainer Will Usher.

“I started focusing on getting super-fit five or six years ago when my life got super-busy," Ramsay told The Daily Mail. "You get consumed by the work. You get sucked up...All of a sudden your ‘me time’ is zero. There was no breathing space, no down time, no time to even think straight. It all started hitting me hard. I didn’t panic, but my head was not in the game."

He revealed that one of the catalysts in his decision to get fit was his wife, Tana, who has always been fit.

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“I was overweight, 18 stone [252lbs]; I looked like a sack of sh*t. I look at the pictures and think, ‘How did Tana stay around?’ Because Tana has got better-looking and more gorgeous. And there she is, getting in bed with a fat f**k,” Ramsay said. He also feared that he wouldn't be around much longer if he kept up his unhealthy ways, since his own father passed away at 53.

Despite the fact that he'd made it to the top of the restaurant industry, he felt self-conscious and knew he had to make some serious changes, especially after he and his family started to vacation with the Beckham family, according to The Daily Mail. "I didn't have a figure. I didn't feel that good. After working my a** off and achieving a lot, I wanted to get in serious shape." (To be fair: What guy wouldn't question the quality of his physique on the beach next to David Beckham?)

Since his resolution to change his lifestyle, Ramsay has followed a more structured fitness routine and eaten cleaner, and the results are undeniable. The chef lost a staggering 4 stone [56 lbs] thanks to those changes.

 

One of the most incredible feelings ever sat in the water on the start line minutes before the cannon goes off @im.kona good luck to all the athletes taking part and a big thank you to all the supporters and helpers @iamspecialized_tri @ironmantri ,let the island come to you. Best wishes and race safe. Next year I'm coming back can't wait

A post shared by Gordon Ramsay (@gordongram) on Oct 13, 2017 at 7:41pm PDT

Ramsay's fitness routine is based around endurance training rather than lifting heavy, and he makes sure to get workouts in at his home gym with Usher three times a week. When he's traveling, he uses Zwift, an app for cyclists that keeps him connected to other cyclists around the world (including Usher), so he can still be competitive. On Sundays, he hits the road for 75 miles.

"The more I train, the more normal I am, the more I feel that I'm still unchanged," Ramsay said. "It's just another little reminder of who I really am."

 

Different post today. Nice name check in @dailymail on Sunday. . Exciting year in prospect with the next stage in @gordongram ‘s triathlon journey. . #precisioncoaching #coach #gozwift #iamspecialized_tri #primesnacks #huub #noblewheels #powerlete

A post shared by Will Usher (@will_usher_precision_coach) on Jan 28, 2018 at 2:19am PST

Ramsay even came out with a new cookbook, Gordon Ramsay's Ultimate Fit Food: Mouth-Watering Recipes to Fuel You for Life, that's full of healthy meals to fuel a fit lifestyle. And while he doesn't have a dietitian, there's one diet strategy that Ramsay swears by: cutting down on dairy.

"No milk. Just because it's sluggish," he said. "Almond milk with Weetabix for breakfast. Smoothie with frozen berries, yogurts. Dropping milk and cheese has made a massive difference."

He also shared a hallmark fitness suggestion: drink some water before every meal. "Take a couple of glasses before you eat—it just stops you eating a third more," he said. "You feel better, but eat less."

Ramsay's clearly in great shape now, and doesn't plan on stopping any time soon. Follow him on Instagram at @gordongram to keep up with his food and fitness endeavors.

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Critics are heaping praise on Black Panther following its first press screening on January 29—and Marvel has celebrated the positive response by releasing a fascinating behind-the-scenes look.

The newest film from the Marvel Cinematic Universe is set for release on February 16. But critics were allowed the first viewing at private screenings on Monday, and took to Twitter to share their spoiler-free reactions.

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Among high notes: Remarks about Michael B. Jordan's ambitiously villainous performance as Erik Killmonger, as well as Panther's special effects, production design, and cinematography.

What follows is a 15-minute video showing some of the work that went into the final product. We get a glimpse of the cast performing a lot of its own stunts, and some looks at the gorgeous, heralded set design.

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Wondering just how well your workouts are paying off? Try performing a few burpees. The simple yet rigorous exercise provides the short bursts the body needs to build endurance. See how many you can do before your lungs start burning. That number will help you determine your level of conditioning.

How it's done

From a standing position, squat down and place your hands on the floor. Now shoot your legs straight behind you, as if you were about to perform a pushup. Reverse the motion quickly to come back up and jump as high as you can with arms reaching overhead. That's one rep. Land softly, immediately going into the squat again to begin the next rep.

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The test

Get a stopwatch and time yourself. Perform as many burpees as you can in one minute.

Rate yourself

You performed…

• 15 or fewer burpees = You're a novice. Keep trying.
• Around 25 = You're in average shape.
• Around 35 = You've got good stamina.
• 45 or more = You must never get tired.

Didn't score as well as you'd like on your burpee test? Follow this program, which uses the Tabata protocol—a highly famous and effective conditioning and fat-burning method—to improve your anaerobic endurance.

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Get a stopwatch and perform burpees as fast as you can for 20 seconds, and then rest 10 seconds. That's one interval. Repeat this process for eight total intervals, which should take four total minutes. If you want to perform these on the same day as a weight-training workout, do them afterward.

Week 1: Perform one block of Tabata intervals (eight in four minutes).

Week 2: Perform two blocks (16 in eight minutes).

Week 3: Now we'll change the length of the intervals. Perform burpees for 30 seconds and then rest 15. Continue for eight intervals in six minutes.

Week 4: Perform two blocks of the new intervals (16 intervals in 12 minutes).

Week 5: Take the burpee test and see how you've improved.

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After the motorcycle stunts, body control battles, MMA and jiu jitsu training, and street fights, Tom Hardy has wrapped filming on his new superhero film Venom—and he’s pretty pleased about it.

The Dark Knight Rises actor is starring in the film as Eddie Brock, a reporter who gains superhuman strength, speed, and regenerative abilities when he comes into contact with an alien symbiote suit.

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The movie is based on two classic Venom comic book storylines--Venom: Lethal Protector and Planet of the Symbiotes--both of which have Venom acting a bit more heroic than usual. While Venom is typically a villain for Spider-Man, in those stories he fights against the mysterious Life Foundation, a group trying to create weapons out of the alien symbiote.

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Director Ruben Fleischer and Hardy confirmed in a video to fans that Venom would take inspiration from those stories. Hardy was previously spotted filming a scene with Michelle Williams, who plays Brock’s ex-wife, Anne Weying, and working on a fight scene with Scott Haze, although his character is still unknown.

After completing filming, Hardy posted a photo on Instagram, writing “Wrapped. Life back. Bye,” and showing off a shot of his musclebound back.

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Here’s a look at Hardy’s ripped back:

 

Wrapped. Life back. Bye ?

A post shared by Tom Hardy (@tomhardy) on Jan 27, 2018 at 1:35am PST

Coming up after Venom, Hardy has Season 2 of his FX series Taboo; he’s attached to War Party, an action film about Navy SEALs from director Andrew Dominik for Netflix; as well as a potential Mad Max sequel, if George Miller ever gets that off the ground.

Venom is set for release on October 5.

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Want to beef up your back like Hardy? Give these Men’s Fitness workouts, programs, and routines a try:

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Let's be real for a second: Every guy wants good biceps. They're one of the most notorious "mirror muscles" that pretty much everyone loves to sculpt—and show off. Your biceps are actually composed of two muscle groups: The brachii and the brachialis. The former is what connects your shoulder to your forearm, helping you do things like bend your elbow and twist your arm. The latter is more of an assistant, helping the brachii to do its job. Long story short, you need to attack both groups to get those guns you want to show off at the beach all summer. 

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Luckily, you don't need a ton of equipment or heavy weights to do just that. There are lots of great bodyweight moves that will sculpt sick biceps without requiring you to pump any iron whatsoever. The following eight moves, chosen by Equinox Tier 3 trainer Rachel Mariotti, are the best of the best bodyweight moves for your biceps. Some require no equipment at all but for others you'll need a pullup bar, resistance band, or TRX. Some target the biceps as the primary muscle but others call other muscle groups in on the action, but will still hone your biceps as well.

Sprinkle them into your regular routine for a few weeks and see results in no time. 

1. Drink more water

When researchers measured people's metabolic rate before and after downing about 16oz of water, they found a rise in calorie-burning capability. The water had a lasting effect as well: Even after 30 minutes, drinkers were using 30% more calories than those who stayed dry.

2. Eat, then sweat...

You must eat to get lean. Digesting food and absorbing and storing nutrients requires energy. Severely restricting calories dials back your metabolic rate. Plus, starving yourself eventually drives your body to break down muscle tissue to satisfy energy needs, further lowering calorie-burning. Boost the burn by working out just after eating a meal or substantial snacks.

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3. ...and eat again

Divide daily calories into three meals and two snacks. Research suggests men who eat more frequently throughout the day are leaner than those who consume meals at irregular times.

4. Pack in the protein

Protein keeps you fuller longer. Plus, your body uses more calories digesting protein than it does breaking down carbs or fat. High-quality protein from foods such as eggs, lean meat, poultry, seafood, and dairy also ups levels of the amino acid leucine in your body, which is essential for maintaining muscle and burning calories.

5. Consider caffeine

A Harvard study of more than 19,000 men found that those who got 200mg of caffeine a day (the amount in four cans of cola or 8oz of coffee) were less likely to gain weight over a 12-year period than those who didn't. Caffeine helps stimulate fat use, especially during exercise.

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1. Shorten rest periods

Progressively shaving seconds off your rest period can help to raise your metabolism. Just don't go too low, warns Joe Stankowski, C.P.T., a trainer in Grand Rapids, MI. "You need a minimum of 30 seconds' rest or you risk burning out," he says. The one exception: circuit training, which requires no rest between sets.

2. Train the entire body

If you've been following a split routine--upper-body exercises one day, lower-body ones the next—condense both into one day. Your growth hormone levels will spike, and that burns fat.

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3. Alternate sets

Do a set of a lower-body exercise followed by an upper-body one, such as a squat and then a row. This way, one muscle group has time to recover while you train another one.

4. Increase lifting speed

You can burn more calories by doing explosive exercises like plyo pushups (during which you push yourself into the air) and box jumps, or by using lighter weights and lifting them more explosively on the upward phase of the movement.

5. Decrease reps

Most guys' workouts are based around the idea of 10 reps per set. But, according to Jim Smith, C.S.C.S., a strength coach in Sayre, PA, you'll get a much bigger spike in metabolism by reducing your reps and tacking on an additional set. Try sets of six to eight reps.

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