If you’re sick of doing sit ups, you’ve come to the right place. By adding in some weight to your ab training, you’ll be giving your body the stimulus it needs to adapt and grow – so you can start seeing some real results. Abs are like any muscle. If you want them to be more defined, you need to
When you're trying to squeeze in a post-work session, taking a few extra minutes to stretch is probably the last thing on your mind. But skipping this step can be a major disservice to your body! Warming up your muscles is crucial for getting the most out of your workout and preventing injuries. The absolute best way to prep for
For those who feel you have to go to the gym to get a great leg workout in, this at-home leg sculpting workout will prove that a home workout can leave you feeling just as strong (and sore!) as your typical lower-body workout in the gym. This at-home thigh workout is high intensity. It’s designed to elevate your heart rate into what’s
To attain the lean, tight midsection, you must progressively make your abs stronger, burn the flab hiding them and dial in your diet. This programme will help you do that. The training regimen is broken down into three four-week phases. In Phase 1, you create the basic foundation that lets you proceed to more advanced routines in Phases 2 and 3. And as you progressively
Be consistent about training your core, but vary your exercises to target different sections of your core. And if you're training your core muscles to the point of intense fatigue and soreness, give yourself a break. Taking a day or two off won't set you back, and pain is no one's friend. So if you're someone who begrudgingly adds core
Barbells are one of the most effective training tools on the gym floor. Most barbell movements engage a greater amount of muscle throughout the body in order to maintain balance and stability, which means you’ll burn more calories during your workout. Plus, most of the exercises mimic movement patterns we do elsewhere in life. And unlike the guys, women tend to be
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
Taken some time off over lockdown? This workout will help get back into the swing of things! This 15-minute workout is the salvation for any soreness after taking some time off from working out. With the help of this workout, you’ll move your entire body to enhance blood flow, with some gentle cardio thrown in to flush out the recent
To get warm and loose, a light jog on the treadmill and a dynamic warm-up are must-dos before any training session. But it turns out that there’s a third piece to the pre-training puzzle that you’re probably missing. Short for “central nervous system,” your CNS is your body’s control centre. It acts as the middleman between your brain and your muscles. Like your muscles—which can
Dedicated back trainers love to pay homage to the rowing gods every week. But have you ever met a disciple of the almighty pull-up? If you have, chances are you were in the presence of a wide-backed dynamo whose rowing game was probably still pretty strong. Turns out, rows and pull-ups can peacefully coexist. The pull-up holds tremendous benefits for
