Workout Tracking: the best metrics to keep up with
One of the excuses workout slackers offer is lack of progress. Let’s face it – when we work out we want to see some results from all that sweat and effort. The best way to see how far you’ve come is to keep track. Here are some things to measure. Weight and inches Use your […]
Love Handle and Muffin Top Melting Exercises
The way you look weighs heavily on the way you feel. If you’re serious about slimming down, losing your love handles and altogether (and once and for all) melt away your muffin top, there’s only one true remedy that works for the long haul—work them out, and see the results! When you switch up your […]
3 exercises that improve your blood circulation
Circulation, or the flow of blood throughout our bodies, is important for good health. Normal circulation promotes all of our biological systems by delivering oxygen throughout the body and helping to eliminate waste. When circulation is inadequate, or the blood does not flow vigorously, symptoms can include tired or heavy legs, cold fingers and toes […]
How Trapezius Exercises Make You Stronger
There are many ways you can minimize your risk of injury—stretching before you work out, ensuring you have the correct posture before you lift weights, and strengthening your trapezius muscle! As one of the most powerful muscles in your body, the trapezius (which is the muscle that spans most of your upper back and down […]
3 reasons women should weight train
Maybe you don’t lift weights because you’re worried about being Arnold Schwarzenegger buff. Don’t be. One big reason men are able to gain so much bulk with weight training is testosterone. Women have far less testosterone so we don’t have to worry about looking like Rocky (the fictional prize fighter for those younger than women […]
3 reasons women should weight train
Maybe you don’t lift weights because you’re worried about being Arnold Schwarzenegger buff. Don’t be. One big reason men are able to gain so much bulk with weight training is testosterone. Women have far less testosterone so we don’t have to worry about looking like Rocky (the fictional prize fighter for those younger than women […]
Cut Up Calves Exercises to Build Up Your Lower Leg Muscles
Calf muscles are unique—in fact, they are so unique that you might be able to identify someone by their calf muscles, alone! Are yours short and stocky? Long and lean? Muscular or limp? When it comes to a sexy lower body, strong (not skinny) is in, and that goes double for your calves. Here’s how […]
Sore Subject: Icing Sore Muscles vs Heating Sore Muscles
There’s no two ways about it. Sore muscles demand attention and you don’t always want to pop a pill. Heat and ice are probably the most common alternative options that come to mind. Are there advantages of choosing one form of relief over the other? Let’s take a look. How ice helps sore muscles According […]
The Carb Cycle: How High Carbs and Low Carb Days Can Help Your Workouts
Oh man, it’s hard to resist those leftover Cadbury eggs from your children’s Easter egg hunt, or a second helping of lasagna. According to carb cycling, you might not have to. In fact, when you plan it out right, you can award yourself a piece of grandma’s lasagna or a chocolate egg from your kid’s […]
The Carb Cycle: How High Carbs and Low Carb Days Can Help Your Workouts
Oh man, it’s hard to resist a great baked potato, or a second helping of lasagna. According to carb cycling, you might not have to. In fact, when you plan it out right, you can award yourself a piece of grandma’s lasagna or a fluffy, steamy potato without setting yourself back. Here’s what you need to know, […]
