Did you know that it is important to train according to your body type? Your body type is predominantly genetic, but that doesn’t mean you are doomed to your genetics. There are ways you can train in order to make the most out of your body type and have the body you’ve always wanted! The three body types are Ectomorph,
This workout routine is not for beginners and can cause immense pain and fatigue. We have given you the tools to work through this programme. The rest is up to you. Think you got what it takes? Then what are you waiting for, go out there and go beast mode! Building strength and muscles requires patience and hard work. That
Did you know up to 40 percent of men older than 45 are affected by low testosterone, and low testosterone also plays a role in the increasing hormonal imbalance epidemic among women and men? Unfortunately, low testosterone is a major issue for many people. Most people know testosterone as the “manly” hormone associated with strength and sex drive. Testosterone is
Land versus water: it’s a polarising argument, with each claiming theirs is the way forward for health and fitness. Let’s start on the fence: both have their strengths when it comes to cardiovascular exercise and healthy weight loss. Both exercise several muscle groups at once and increase your heart rate, assisting in your overall cardiovascular health. An often overlooked perk
The barbell deadlift is a compound exercise used to develop overall strength and size in the posterior chain. It is a competition lift in the sport of power lifting, but is also considered a classic benchmark of overall strength. When performed with the hands outside the knees, it is often called a "conventional" deadlift. When the feet are wide and
Do you want some action hero abs? Then don’t make these six common core training mistakes. Stronger, muscular abs are probably one of the most sought after physique improvements. For some, the aim is to lose belly fat and achieve a tighter stomach. For others, greater core strength is the goal. While building amazing abs isn’t science, people constantly make mistakes in the gym that will
There are a few things in your life that change once you start exercising. You have to learn to fit regular workouts into your schedule. You have to adapt your motivation tactics to find what works to help you. If you’re someone who hasn’t worked out in a while, here’s what you need to know before you get started. In
No one wants to extend their workout longer than they have to, skipping a post-walk stretch session is a bad idea. Absolutely, stretch after your walks. Although it’s debatable whether stretching keeps soreness at bay or prevents injuries, it does still serve an important purpose. Your muscles are warmer at the end of a walk so it’s easier to increase
For those with goals related to strength training, there are countless options for increasing lean muscle or adding strength. Choices include the traditional weight machines, barbells or dumbbells, as well as a wide variety of specialised equipment such as kettlebells, medicine balls, sandbags and even oversized tires. Dumbbells are often used for joint-isolation exercises such as biceps curls, chest flyes
Any increased intensity to your workout and exercise routine is liable to cause Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS), which (although sometimes painful!) is nothing to be worried about as it is a natural reaction within your body. The good news is that your body gets used to increased activity quickly, so DOMS should not become something that always happens and should
