If you’ve used or seen treadmills in the gym or a friend’s house, you may have noticed several differences between different types and models. Some are flat, some can be adjusted to simulate going uphill, and still some combine both uphill and downhill workouts. Today, we’ll talk about treadmills that you can use and adjust …
Are you looking for the best foam rollers for beginners? Here’s the thing; everybody who participates in some form of sport or workout needs a foam roller. For me, I love foam rollers because of the soothing feeling it gives me, very much like getting a post-workout massage, only cheaper. Our Top Beginner Foam …
Have you been spending quality time at the gym and seen no progress in either muscle growth or strength? If you are struggling with mass gain, you need to understand which muscles groups to work together to see results fast. Most trainees focus their efforts on particular muscles of the body such as the triceps, …
Since the pandemic, many of us have changed our working lifestyle. The long walk to work is now removed from our lives, so we need to think of another way to keep healthy. You might find the idea of going to the gym too stressful or crowded, and that’s okay. There is another way to …
Looking for a 6 packs abs machine that will help sculpt your core? I have a home gym with weights in my garage, it’s cool but when I want to really work my core, I turn to my Concept2 Model D rower. This machine, among others listed here target core muscles better than other machines. …
Ever gone on a run on a cold winter day? I have, and boy, did it suck! Breathing got harder by the minute, and my hands were numb. Now, running in the heat of summer is a story for another day. In both cases, I gave up and went back home. The solution I found …
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You’re probably wondering how to get skinny arms. If it’s any consolation, you’re not alone because bat wings and flabby arms are quite common. You may not believe this, but there are exercises that will burn calories around your arms and toning the muscles in this area. It’s important to note that there is no …
When you want to burn calories and work your lower body, lunges are the perfect exercises. This leg strengthening exercise comes with different variations to ensure that your workouts are interesting and you never experience workout plateau. The Basic Lunge The basic lunge workout is the same as the forward lunge that many people are …
Today we’ll discuss an exercise that tones this… not tomatoes… your butt! Introducing… the kneeling squat! Kneeling squats are some of the best exercises that work the glute muscles. If you want to change your butt from a saggy behind to a well-toned butt, read on. Also, this article is for men looking to target …
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About two years ago, a friend shared with me about the deck squat. One thing led to another, and before I knew it, I got myself into the squat rabbit hole. One squat variation that really had me working hard and toning my glutes was the pop squat exercise. Pop squats are a squat variation …
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For ages, fitness buffs have included squats in their workout routine. Why squats? This high-intensity workout will help you tone your calves, hamstrings, and quads. Plus, it’s one of those exercises you can do with or without equipment. How many calories do squats burn? The number of calories burned is determined by the duration of …
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Why do sumo wrestlers squat the way they do? Is that just a stance, or is there a purpose? Sumo squat is another name for plie squat, a variation of the regular squat that we often do. The sumo wrestlers’ structure and bigness will not allow them to do the usual squat, that’s why they …
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Crunches are one of the best conventional and effective body weight exercises. If you want ripped abs, this exercise should be part of your routine. So, how many crunches a day for ripped abs? It depends with you and your body. Some people need to do 50 crunches a day, while others 100 crunches a …
At the beginning of fitness journey, I struggled because I was unsure of the number of calories I needed to burn each day. Most beginners and a few pros struggle with this too. It’s normal. Throughout the years, as I’ve interacted with trainers and other fitness enthusiasts, the answer has become clearer. How many calories …
Every athlete and fitness enthusiast will tell you that the squat is the “king of all exercises”. Squats work most of the body muscles. Do squats work abs? Abs and oblique provide stability when performing squats. These muscles stretch tight to build sufficient tension and hold your body in proper posture as you perform squats. …
