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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I first came across the frog squat while I was on a business trip in another city. I was looking for an exercise that would help me work out my lower body without me leaving my room. Frog squats are the perfect alternative to kneeling squats. If as a kid you participated in any frog …
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. Our Top Home Fitness Picks Product Model & Features Price Hydrow Interactive Rower Full-Body Workout Award-Winning Design Live …
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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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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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. …
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 …
What Are Push-ups? Pushups, or push-ups, are exercises performed with your body in a prone position and supported by straightened arms (elbows not bent). Your palms face down and are placed shoulder-width apart. You then bend your arms at your elbows to slowly lower your body until your chest is an inch above the floor …
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 Home Fitness …
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. Our Top Home …
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 …
There is a reason why the deck squat is referred to as the greatest squat – it’s one of the hardest to do, and nothing can beat the results you get if you include it in your workout! For this article, I consulted my friend Darren, who is a coach at a local gym. The …
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Just as the name suggests, a 5-day split workout is an exercise program where you train one big muscle group per day, doing a different muscle group each day for five days, with two days of well-deserved rest. The 5-day workout program is not as popular as 3 or 4 days a week workout programs. …
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When working out, strength and muscle building should always go hand in hand. You can never grow your core strength without growing your muscles. On the other hand, muscle growth goes hand in hand with strength. However, achieving both requires a different set of exercises for each. In this article we look at the best …
