Have you ever heard the expression “there isn’t a finish line when it comes to fitness?”. It’s difficult to argue that quality of life and longevity shouldn’t be at the top of everyone’s priority list. However, our approach to workouts in our 20’s and 30’s should be much different than in our 40’s and 50’s. …
There are many ways that you can go about trying to gain muscle mass and most of the time these discussions center around weightlifting. This isn’t the only way that it is possible for you to gain body mass, however. Did you know that it is actually possible to gain muscle mass via bodyweight exercises? …
The sit-up is a common exercise for strengthening your abdominal muscles without the use of any equipment. When you do one, you move from a lying to an upright position by directing the torso towards your thighs. This specifically activates the rectus abdominis muscle but there are other muscles that a sit-up can benefit which …
If you’ve decided to get in shape and really work on your abs, you might be tempted to go all-out and work your abdominal muscles every single day. While there are plenty of trainers out there who will encourage you to train your abs on a daily basis, there seem to be just as many …
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Squats are one of the most popular and used exercises in the home exerciser’s arsenal. They provide an excellent way to work out the body without having to use a lot of equipment or go to a gym, or even to get yourself a personal trainer. Thanks to the simplicity of squats, there are hundreds …
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Getting your daily exercise in can be difficult and challenging at times. It is mostly about finding the time to get in the exercise without sacrificing other things in our lives, but there is also the challenge of doing appropriate exercise or activities for your body. If you are doing all your workouts at home, …
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Deadlifts, bench presses, and squats all need to be set up correctly in order to maximize their benefits. By ensuring that your weight bar is loaded correctly, you will be protecting yourself from injury and protecting the gym equipment, also. If you have invested in home equipment, then you will want to ascertain how to …
Leg strength and muscle development are essential components of strength, power, and fitness training. Strong quadriceps, glutes, and hamstrings improve cardio endurance, sports performance, and overall quality of life, especially as we get older. While strength training frequently requires external loading and equipment such as dumbbells and barbells, it can also be done using only …
The primary distinction between sit-ups and crunches is their range of motion. Sit-ups involve raising your torso to bent knees with feet flat on the floor. Crunches require less effort. Sit-ups thus activate more muscles but carry a higher risk of injury. Both crunches and sit-ups help build strength in your abdominal muscles, and other …
Battle ropes are a thoroughly underrated piece of exercise equipment. They are excellent at conditioning your upper body and targeting this area specifically is key to conditioning your body correctly. Thus, they are an essential item to have in your home gym. However, the issue with battle ropes is that they can be quite difficult …
