Plyometrics, also known as jump training, turn ordinary exercises into powerhouse moves. The magic starts deep within your muscle fibers. Your slow-twitch (type I) and fast-twitch (type II) muscle fibers to be exact. Plyometrics are a great way to increase leg strength, stamina, jumping, etc. They can also be one of the most killer workouts of all! Plyometrics are explosive
In this article we are giving you a taster of how to learn calisthenics. All you need to do is use your own bodyweight, space and time to achieve your results! It’s perfect if you don’t have time, or can’t afford the gym! All you need is to perform repetitive exercises that use the resistance of your own body to
Even if you are new, you would have known about this extremely common exercise performed by bodybuilders and average trainers. However, the world ‘deadlift’ can seem extremely daunting. Why not stop and find a different approach. You’ll have heard of this extremely common exercise used by bodybuilders and average gym-goers alike. However, if you are a weight-lifting newbie, just the
This metabolism-revving mini-routine,makes it as easy as possible to finally fit in resistance work. Each day of our plan zeros in on a different zone to ensure you hit every inch at least twice a week. You'll get stronger and slimmer and increase your lean mass, which will help ward off diabetes and heart disease. You may see cardio and
You walk and you strength train (good work!), but what about stretching? Thought so. Follow this simple plan to up your flexibility fast that blends calming yoga poses with targeted stretching and meditation to increase flexibility while easing stress and pain. They also build balance and grace, which you don't get with cardio and strength work, and will leave you
As much as we like to squish, flick, complain about, and pull on our flab, it’s fair to say we would be better off without it. But like any relationship, flab needs attention and losing it is all about adjusting your lifestyle. Some types of fat are hard to get rid of because there isn’t much muscle there. Flab is
While traditional fitness equipment like dumbbells and resistance bands seem to get all the credit, there are other clever ways to amp up exercises that you probably haven't considered. Whether you're at home or in a hotel room, you've almost certainly got an unexpected, creative workout tool nearby: a hand towel. You read that right. While a hand towel might not sound like it
While guys focus on losing a few pounds and buffing up their chest and arms, most girls and some guys like to sculpt the perfect derriere that will give them the confidence to strut around town in those tight new jeans. You can easily build a stronger body by doing exercises and activities that target all the muscles. The key to
Just doing some strength-training exercises means that you’ll get fit, lose weight, and be a better runner, right? Not exactly. Not every move or machine at the gym is going to make you stronger or fitter. Some are not that helpful at all, no matter how many reps you do. In fact, a lot of the moves you see—and maybe
Losing weight after 40 is not as hard as you think. Although strength-training is key, how you train can make a difference between so-so results and a metabolism that stays in high gear, burning fat and showing off lean muscle. The secret is targeting a specific type of muscle fiber called type II, or fast-twitch, that's responsible for bursts of
