The great thing about bodyweight exercises is that you can do them anywhere, the biggest downside of bodyweight training is that you are limited in the amount of resistance you can use. This is why we have incorporated these exercises that only use a resistance band! They’re easy to transport and you can use them to significantly increase the resistance in
Don't worry, we've all done it! What i hear you ask? Had one too many the night before! Here we have five amazing yoga stretches that will help ease that hangover away. The best bit...is it's all from the comfort of your bed and it only takes 15 minutes! You can ease tension, reduce bloating and help headaches with these
The lower back is one of the most common places for injury or pain, in this article, we are going to provide you with 8 exercises to stretch out that discomfort. It's important to figure out what's causing pain, but in most situations, doing some gentle stretching can help relieve tightness and give your lower back some relief. Stretching exercises
In this article we are going to show you 10 specific exercises to do before you workout! It is important to stretch and warm up if you really want to benefit from your training programme. Did you know by stretching before a workout, you are preparing your body to not only be able to avoid an injury, but to lift
We have complied 12 exercises to help improve your posture, strength, flexibility and range of motion! Why? Because your posture is important and unfortunately daily life doesn't always help to maintain this. From work to daily activities, you may find you compromise your posture without even realising it. This article has been tried and tested by us at gymguider and
The shoulder joint is the most complex joint in the human body. It is tasked with giving you both the mobility to move your arm 360 degrees, as well as the stability that allows all the bones, muscles, tendons, and ligaments that make up the shoulder to work together. With all of the parts that make up the shoulder, it’s
We hear people in the gym discussing and asking the same question all the time, "Do I need to stretch?" In answer to this, yes, stretching is important. You should stretch before any form of physical activity and also after. It doesn't need to be long and it doesn't need to be boring! So why stretch? What's the purpose? By stretching
Yoga is a great addition to any fitness routine. Unlike your high-intensity interval training (HIIT) workouts or weight-lifting sessions, yoga is often slow, and it focuses more on being mindful and stretching out the body—two things that come with huge benefits. It's totally possible, though, to incorporate strength training into a yoga workout too. The combo of an intense strength-training workout and slow, mindful
Stretching and self-myofascial release are critical for your body. Stiff joints and tight muscles are normal and a daily occurrence. This is where mobility is a major part. Mobility is something that improves your overall goals and daily activities. Exercises like these daily stretching examples change that and can make a huge beneficial change. Dynamic stretching increases blood flow and can
Maintaining flexible joints will help any lifter improve his or her health and fitness. Learn how to stretch your gains with this complete guide to stretching! The most established and obvious benefit of stretching is to help improve flexibility and range of motion. As the body ages, muscles can become tighter and range of motion in the joints can be
