You’ve probably heard of pre workout protein and post workout protein consumption, but when should you actually have protein? Think of protein as the building blocks of muscle growth—it’s the foundation of lean muscle and essential when embarking on your strength training journey. But, rather than sandwiching your cardio or weighted ab workouts with a … Read more
Sharing tips on how to make and flavor your own kombucha at home! Hi friends! Hope you’re having a lovely morning! This week is a bit bonkers and we’re enjoying time with some friends who are here from Florida! I’ll be back on Friday with some faves, but in the meantime, here’s a post from … Read more
Sharing a recap of some of the thing’s I’m loving lately – summer edition! Here are some of the items we’ve bought lately and I find myself using them all time time, and constantly recommending to friends. Hi friends! Hope you had a wonderful weekend and that you had a safe and happy 4th! We’re … Read more
Some lifters believe the more they work out, the better their results will be. That might mean training every day of the week or grinding out monstrous three-hour sessions in the gym. However, to paraphrase a warning from the philosopher B.I.G. — mo’ training, mo’ problems. Credit: tsyhun / Shutterstock Excessive training is a good … Read more
You want to try a new workout, so you go online to check out the classes offered at your local gym. Yoga and Pilates both sound intriguing. They both promise increased strength and flexibility—and they both show photos of happy, fit people holding poses on mats. But what are the differences between yoga and Pilates? … Read more
Everybody’s keen on boasting about their squat numbers, but many people overlook single-leg work. That’s a pity because unilateral exercises — single-arm or single-leg movements — offer unique benefits such as avoiding overusing the dominant side, isolating and correcting muscle or strength imbalances, improving balance, body awareness and preventing injuries. Credit: MDV Edwards / Shutterstock … Read more
They say, “you gotta row to grow.” And what they’re (almost always) referring to is the big, basic, bent-over barbell row. The barbell row is one of the most challenging exercises you can you implement into your back workouts. Credit: Miljan Zivkovic / Shutterstock The barbell row is often considered one of the most fundamental … Read more
Add Extra Activity to Your Day If you’re trying to burn 5,000 calories per day, take these simple activities into consideration. A 200-pound woman burns over 318 calories in one hour of vacuuming. Likewise, a 350-pound man burns roughly 794 calories by mowing the lawn and doing other yard work for 60 minutes. What exercise … Read more
Lunges and split squats (sometimes called split lunges) are two of the most effective exercises you can do to strengthen and build your legs and glutes. What are split lunges? Activate your inner thighs by squeezing your legs toward each other, and keep the weight in your front heel as you push back up to … Read more
Leg strength The leg press, a type of resistance training exercise, is an excellent way to strengthen your legs. It’s done by pushing your legs against weights on a leg press machine. Like all strength training exercises, leg presses build muscle, reduce the risk of injury, and counteract age-related muscle loss. Does leg press count … Read more
People opt for the behind the neck lat pulldown because of the specific movement. It activates many of the muscles in your back like a standard pulldown but also activates your shoulder muscles. If performed correctly, it can help strengthen your upper body and improve your overall functionality. What muscles do front lat pull downs … Read more
No significant changes have been noted in resting heart rate, maximal heart rate and recovery heart rate responses among the athletes after supplementation of creatine monohydrate (Table 3). Can creatine create heart problems? It raises the risk for heart disease, cancer, liver damage, and stroke. It can also cause testicular shrinkage and breast enlargement in … Read more
THC should probably disappear or have very low concentrations in 30 days for a lot of individuals at most. And if you don’t smoke it too often, it’ll take at least ten days or less for the THC concentrations to leave the body altogether. What is a high THC level in urine? The metabolite of … Read more
But on many bars, all you’ll see at the end is a rusty bolt. If the bar is two metres long, it probably weighs around 20kg. If you’re suspicious, though, trust no one. I’ve heard bystanders say “oh yeah, that one’s 25 kilos” for both a standard 25kg bar, and a monster of a 30kg … Read more
Twisting exercises are an effective workout for your stomach — but only for increasing muscle mass and movement abilities, not for reducing belly fat. It is a myth that stomach exercises will improve the aesthetic look of your stomach by burning body fat. Is twisting a good workout? Twist boards strengthen your core, so they … Read more
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0djT7XXyEqk What are the benefits of the Pallof press? The Movement Builds Anti-Rotational Strength. Any human needs rotational strength to throw a ball or twist and generate power in that plane of movement. Great tool for a Six Pack. Solidify your Core. Prevent Injury. It’s a Great Warm Up. Transverse Abdominals. Obliques. Rectus Abdominis. Does … Read more
Straight Leg Raises. If your knee’s not at its best, start with a simple strengthening exercise for your quadriceps, the muscles in the front of the thigh. Hamstring Curls. These are the muscles along the back of your thigh. Prone Straight Leg Raises. Wall Squats. Calf Raises. Step-Ups. Side Leg Raises. Leg Presses. How do … Read more