Weighted Exercises for Women: A Guide to Strength Training & Weight Control
When we say “barbell exercises,” many people think they’re only for men. However, this isn’t the case. Many barbells or weighted exercises for women are suitable for their body type. Barbell exercises are ideal for those who want to lose weight and get fitter. The movements involved are very compound and taxing on the body. Barbell exercises also help you work multiple muscles at once, thus increasing your...
Upper Body Workout: What You Should Know
You might think an upper body workout involves mainly arm exercises and little else. However, you can do many more things with your arms. The upper body refers to the muscles located above your waistline. This includes your chest, shoulders, arms, and back. These muscles are often overlooked when it comes to a workout routine. As experts know, this is a massive mistake and can lead to health and fitness issues in the future. An upper...
Weight Loss Mistakes To Avoid
Weight loss is a goal for many individuals; however, it’s essential to be realistic about the necessary steps for success. One of the best ways to ensure you reach your weight loss goals is journaling. Keeping track of your weight loss efforts through journaling helps you keep track of what you eat and, more importantly, how you feel after eating. Take notes detailing your thoughts and feelings surrounding food and hunger. Noting how...
How To Do An Effective Home Workout
It can be hard to find time in your day to exercise, let alone go to the gym. Many people mistakenly think they will gain weight and lose muscle mass if they are exercising from home, but that isn’t necessarily true. It is possible to get a great workout from the comfort of your own home. However, you don’t want to flounder around, not knowing what to do. Without a proper plan, you run the risk of injury. You’re also more likely...
Effective Homebrew Mobility Work: Movement, Stability, End-Ranges and Building a System
One of the things that people misunderstand is that mobility work doesn’t need to be super complicated. It doesn’t need to be handed down by a physiotherapist or a yoga instructor or a coach. What matters is understanding your own issues, but also how to work on them. Today, our focus is all about taking your mobility into your own hands. We’re going to cover homebrew methods for putting together an effective mobility session...
What IS The Deal With Yoga!
For as long as I’ve been alive, yoga has always been popular. It’s a form of movement that has gained a ton of traction here in the west, despite having Indian roots, and it’s held this popularity for decades, at least. Today, we’re going to look at the real deal with yoga; what it’s all about, how it really works, and whether or not you’re going to get the results you want from yoga. What IS Yoga? What we call yoga is...
