1 Legged Exercises like this Single Leg Leg Press are great to throw into your lower body/leg workout. By using exercise like this, single leg kb deadlifts, assisted pistol squats, bulgarian lunges etc it helps you with any imbalances you may have. I know it really helps me. I ruptured a disc in my back in my 20s and …
Exercise Tip – Machine Hack Squat
A Great exercise when performed correctly. To do this exercise properly and get the most out of it .. 1. Keep your head rested against the pad(looking at your feet tends to make you lead through your knees which is what we don’t want. 2. Feet flat on the floor.Lead with your hips and imagine you are trying to touch …
Training During Pregnancy
Exercising during pregnancy lifts your spirits and prepares you for labor and childbirth. It can add to healthy and safe pregnancy and provide many benefits that make your pregnancy more enjoyable. Some of the benefits of exercising during pregnancy are: Fewer problems experienced during childbirth Enhanced post natal recovery Help strengthen your upper and lower body to deal with extra …
What Is The Mind-Muscle Connection?
As you know, movement is controlled by the brain. The first step towards muscular contraction is a signal sent by the brain to your muscles telling them to contract. You might say that the Mind-Muscle Connection (MMC) occurs at something called the “neuromuscular junction”. This is where the mind meets the body. The brain releases a chemical neurotransmitter called ‘Acetylcholine’ …
Tips for the Perfect Push Up
TIPS FOR THE PERFECT PUSH UP A bodyweight exercise that the majority of people perform wrong. Here are some tips for you to perfect this awesome chest pumping exercise. 1. Screw your hands into the floor Grip the floor with your hands and simultaneously drive your palms down and twist them as if you were trying to rip the floor …
free weights vs machines
In any commercial fitness gym you’ll see a combination of both free weights and machines. Some people use just free weights for their workout, some go from machine to machine to get their pump, and some use a combination of both. This creates the question: which is better for you? Weight Machines – Pros and Cons Pros Easy to learn …
The Great Cardio Myth
The Great Cardio Myth There is this horrible misperception in our society about fat loss. A lot of people think that if you starve yourself and do two or three hours of cardio each day, the fat is just going to melt off. Actually, performing too much cardio will put your body in a catabolic state and burn hard-earned muscle. …
Intermittent Fasting 101 – The Ultimate Beginner’s Guide
Article by Kris Gunnars Intermittent fasting (IF) is currently one of the world’s most popular health and fitness trends. People are using it to lose weight, improve health and simplify their healthy lifestyle. Many studies show that it can have powerful effects on your body and brain, and may even help you live longer This is the ultimate beginner’s guide …
DRINKING ALCOHOL AND HOW TO TRACK IT IN YOUR MACROS
DRINKING ALCOHOL AND HOW TO TRACK IT IN YOUR MACROS For most people the social experience of life is a key ingredient to happiness. The inclusion of alcohol is very common during these social situations and for many who are looking to lose body fat the simple idea that they can’t consume alcohol is reason enough to avoid the process. …
Executing the perfect pull up
The pull-up. An exercise that seems oh-so-simple to execute—just hang from a bar and pull, right? Exactly! Unfortunately the first attempt (and second, and third) is likely to result in more grimacing and groaning than upward movement. So just how much patience and practice does one pull-up require? First-time exercisers and regular gym goers alike struggle to perfect this simple …