A lot of companies, people, fitness experts, and general enthusiasts make the claim that you can get into shape while working out for less than 30 minutes a day. And at Qwik Fitness, we completely agree with this logic! However, what about working out for only 15 minutes per day? Is this beneficial? Do 15-minute …
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Have your exercise regimes ever fallen flat because you were unsure of how often you should be working out in a week? Joining a gym and having a workout plan is all well and good, but if you don’t know how often exercise should be done, your results could fall short of maximum potential. You …
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Weight lifting and calisthenics are both types of strength training, but they produce different results. They both have advantages and disadvantages that can influence whether they are a good fit for you. We often get the question of how to decide between calisthenics vs weights and which is best to build muscle or achieve our …
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Going for a run or jog is one of the best ways to boost your fitness and build your stamina as it engages the majority of your body. However, not everyone has the opportunity to get out and “hit the pavement” or treadmill, and sometimes the weather makes it impossible to get out even if …
You may find that you are struggling to incorporate exercise into your daily routine due to a hectic schedule, however, you don’t have to forego exercise completely. Exercise is something that is essential as it contributes a tremendous amount to a healthy lifestyle. 10-minute workouts are a great way to incorporate exercise into your daily …
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If you ask anyone whether they think there is enough time in the day to accomplish all of the things they would like to accomplish, their answer is almost guaranteed to be a resounding “no”. Despite the fact that some aspects of technology have aimed to try and make our day-to-day lives a little speedier, …
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In the world of fitness, we often talk about the ‘right’ or ‘best’ way to do things. A lot of the time, there are very good reasons for this. For example, we discuss correct form because lifting with the wrong posture can result in injury. When it comes to lifting heavy versus lifting lighter weights, …
Lifting Heavy Weights Vs. Light Weights: Why One Isn’t Better Than The Other? Read More »
It is never too late to start your fitness journey, but when you have a lot of other pressing matters demanding your attention in your day-to-day life then it can feel like a mammoth task to start working out regularly. Having said this, it is very doable once you know the tips and tricks to …
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A lot of us lead very busy lives and there never seems to be enough time in the day. Sound familiar? Between work, social, and family obligations, there is not a lot of room to maneuver when planning a workout. Some people manage this by having one explosive and intensive workout per day, but for …
Dips are a great exercise to add to your workout routine because they don’t require any equipment or take very long to complete! They are also very effective. I think it is quite common to disregard dips as a part of your exercise program, but this really is a mistake! Dips are fantastic at building …
