Starting out on a weightlifting workout plan can get confusing and overwhelming: Exactly how much weight should I be lifting? How many reps should I do? How many sets? And what should be the rest time in between? When you lift weights, your workout plan will usually specify a certain number of sets and a certain number of reps. But what are reps
Working out is a great way to improve your overall health as well as your confidence. When you're active and feeling good about your body, it shows in all aspects of your life. And the great thing about it is that you can create a routine that targets whatever aspect of your body you want to focus on. For a
You want bulging biceps and a bigger, broader chest. You want superheroic shoulders, and a ripped, chiseled back. What should your next move be? Get out of that high-intensity interval training class you keep attending. At the very least, you should stop making it the focus of your training. I see it all the time. HIIT is fitness’ big buzzword
Becoming a personal trainer is an opportunity to work in an industry that has seen substantial growth in recent years and with the ease of obtaining an online personal trainer certificate, the reality of embarking upon this career is truly at your fingertips. With the increased demands of our always-connected digital world, people are looking for ways to improve their
If you’re already doing pushups on the regular, you probably also know that the struggle can be real. Whether you're new to this move, struggling, or already doing it in your routine, then these moves are great for you to learn or just improve! Push-ups are more than an upper-body strengthening exercise: They tone your chest, shoulders, triceps, abs, and
We try our best to have a regular workout regimen and maintain a fit lifestyle. But even the most avid exercisers fall victim to scam products claiming to make them more fit in a shorter span of time. What the heck has happened to our fitness culture over the past decade? The explosion of "helpful" smart technology has trickled its way into the
Weight machines were once all the rage at the gym, and you may still use them when you train. But times have changed, and here's why: Machines lock you into a predetermined path of motion, which takes away the ability to challenge and strengthen core and stabilizer muscles. In short, machines don't mimic functional movements. Strength doesn't transfer as well
Without structure and a routine, fitness goals can fall apart fast. For this reason, gyms are a haven of structure! Having a dedicated place for your exercise can encourage you to push your limits during your workouts, as well as ensuring you have the correct support and equipment for this exercise. Getting back into a workout routine when you've taken
The quadriceps and gluteal muscles are the primary cycling muscles, but the hamstrings, hip flexors, calves and shin muscles also help pedal. The quadriceps are responsible for pushing down on the pedals, which generates the most power in the pedal stroke. Because cycling is a cardiovascular exercise, muscular endurance-building activity, and strength-building activity, it can be a means to reach
The plank, a popular ab exercise, is a go-to core-strengthening movement. The plankis a legitimate ab-strengthening replacement for crunches and sit-ups. So of course, with the exercise's popularity also came corresponding challenges, like the 30-day plank challenge. The basic goal of this challenge is to perform a plank (with good form) every day for 30 days, with the goal of
