Elevate your abs sessions way above the plankers with the fiendish toes-to-bar move. Learn these four progressions and you’ll raise the standard of your core workouts for good. This is on the trickier end of bodyweight moves, so training and strengthening each position of the rep will clean up your form when they’re put together. They can also serve as warm-ups once you’ve mastered
Opting for strength training is a great decision for everyone, irrespective of their age or weight. It does a lot of good for your present as well as future health. However, it’s important to note that thousands of people get injured due to strength training every year as they make one common mistake or the other. Even when you have
Every day, we eat vitamins and minerals that are useful to keep our bodies running at full capacity. Well selected, these foods allow you to have more energy, boost your performance, improve your concentration and accelerate muscle recovery. It is therefore important to closely monitor what is happening on the plate. Most supermarkets stock more than 30,000 items, yet every
For many people, stretching is just one that you try to skimp on whenever you can. You know you're supposed to do it, but still, somehow it's the thing you always "forget" to do and decide you'll get to later (and then never do). All it takes, though, is a couple of minutes of stretching to reap the long-term benefits of increased mobility
Training hard is easy, but training smart gets you closer to your goals. For example, let's say you want to build muscle. You can choose a light weight and rep it 50-60 times, or grab a heavier weight and push it maybe 10 times. Both examples are hard, but one method is superior for building muscle. Effort is important, but
The triceps actually make up the bulk of your upper arm. Triceps are the big, primary movers for upper-body 'push' motion, meaning extension of the arms. The most common mistake beginners make is ignoring their triceps. The second most common mistake? Overworking your triceps—that is, not recognising the work triceps do while you’re bench pressing. Do this beginner-focused triceps workout
As we prepare for Summer, it's time to get specific and target a couple of body parts that rarely see the sun: the abs and glutes. Strengthening your abs and glutes isn't just about looks. The muscles that make up your core protect your internal organs, support the muscles of your spine and are activated every time you move. Your
What dieter hasn’t wanted to bail on her weight-loss plan at some point? Even if you’re seeing signs of success with your diet, sometimes it just seems like so much work. If you’ve reached that moment, here are strategies to stay motivated and on track! You've been dieting for a few months and have dropped some weight. You're feeling pretty
Protein is an extremely vital nutrient in the body; in fact, it is one of the most important components of every cell in the body. Described as a “macronutrient,” protein, along with carbohydrates and fats, is needed in large amounts by the body. Micronutrients such as vitamins and minerals are only needed in small amounts. Protein, unlike carbohydrates and fats,
What's the best big lift you can do for the upper body? If your gut reaction says either bench press or military press, perhaps you need to start focusing a bit more on pulling than pushing. Truth is, the classic barbell row will give any upper-body exercise a run for its money in terms of developing pure strength and piles of muscle. In
