Many of us have already been there regarding an injury. If not, the odds are you will probably be there at some point; recovering from an injury. It comes with the territory when working out on a regular basis. The National Health Statistics Reports reported 8.6 million sports injuries, a rate of 34.1 per 1,000 …
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Different variables can effect the way your body responds to exercise, especially strength training. One of the more important areas to monitor is your quality of sleep. Inadequate sleep can have adverse effects on diet and energy levels. A lack of sleep is associated with an increase in cortisol (known as the stress hormone). It …
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Building muscle takes a great deal of hard work, in and out of the gym. It is important to include the right types of muscle building exercises into your program. These typically include compound exercises. Meaning, an exercise that engages multiple muscle groups at one time. This article will look at a few such exercises …
Squats should be a staple in every gym goer’s training plan. They are an ideal lower body exercise that can also work your core and other other muscle groups when performed correctly. There are many squat variations that you can try, each has their own benefits. Whether you are a beginner squatter or seasoned veteran, …
The majority of the exercises you see being done at a gym typically include the use of dumbbells or a barbell. Not used as often is the kettlebell exercise, which is a great training option for any strength program. This versatile piece of training equipment can be used for both unilateral or bilateral exercises. Many …
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The award-winning Jefit app publishes hundreds of strength training programs each year. Strength training plans are easily accessible on both Android and iOS platforms.
The amount of bodyweight someone carries does not distinguish between muscle and fat weight. Overall bodyweight does not paint a true picture of how well someone is doing regarding their diet and exercise. For example, when someone steps onto the scale, it tell them an overall weight, say 227 pounds. The real focus, though, should …
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You can usually tell the shape someone is in by looking at one area of their body. The health benefits of a strong, functional core go well beyond just aesthetics. A strong, functional core makes life in the gym much easier. It also improves posture, decreases the chances of having back issues, makes activities more …
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The award-winning Jefit app, was recently named best app for 2021 by Men’s Health, PC Magazine and others. The workout planning & tracking app includes a database of more than 1350 exercises
There are literally hundreds of fitness products you can choose to use. There is one product, however, that won’t break the bank, reduces stiffness, and can be used either at home or in the gym.
We are currently living in very turbulent times, and now more than ever, the benefits of choosing the best home gym equipment goes beyond increasing just strength.
The barbell hip thrust exercise is a great option for increasing strength and size in the hip muscles, specifically the glutes.
