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Now here’s the thing about progressive overload: You can’t advance an exercise if you don’t stick with it for weeks or months at a time. In fact, to make significant improvements, people often need to consistently perform—and progress—the same base exercises (think: deadlift, squat, push-up, pull-up) for years, Perkins says. For example, if you’re alternating […]
Whether it’s due to too much sitting, too little movement (or a job that requires lots of it), or simply stress, our bodies are feeling stiff. That’s where stretching workouts come in big, since they can make tight or shortened muscles feel a whole lot better. “Spending just 15 minutes to go through a stretch […]
So, you’ve scheduled your workout for today, but you don’t feel like you actually have the energy to do it? If you’re looking for a way to get pumped when you’re feeling tired or have trouble calming down after an evening workout, try these three easy exercises for before, during, and after your workout. Breathing […]
Apart from being a low-impact exercise that you can do literally anytime, anywhere, walking can be just as great (if not better!) at spurring weight loss compared to high-intensity boot camps and other balls-to-the-wall workouts, says personal trainer Chris Freytag, founder of Get Healthy U TV, and board member of the American Council of Exercise. In fact, a 2015 Risk Analysis study found […]
Consider how you can diffuse some of your workout time and intensity throughout the day. That might look like taking your regular hour-long workout and breaking it up into three 20-minute workouts spread throughout the day. Even though your total workout will be the same, spacing things out will allow for lower levels of total […]
The 12 Best Chest Exercises To Add To Your Upper-Body Workouts ASAP Your posture will thank you. Leigh Gerson | 15 May 2020 SHARE THIS ON When it comes to chest exercises, standard pushups tend to get all the praise — they are pretty freaking good for you — but they aren’t the only way to […]
It’s hard not to think of push-ups when we think of training with your own body weight. And for good reason. The push-up is one of the most effective bodyweight exercises. It not only works your chest muscles, but also your triceps and your deltoids. Plus, it strengthens your entire core. And to a certain […]
If you want to strengthen your body and build muscle, you might be under the impression that you need to hit the gym and pile on the weights. But these days, bodyweight-based workouts are increasing in popularity. Even professional athletes are beginning to swap their gym sessions for workouts without equipment. Here are some of […]
Here Are 15 Ab Workouts With Weights That’ll Add Major Muscle Definition To Your Midsection Load up your exercises to seriously sculpt your core. Jordan Galloway | 6 May 2020 SHARE THIS ON When it comes to core training, there are so many ways to strengthen and sculpt your muscles. You can use bodyweight abs exercises, […]
Cost: $ 20/month Try it: nobsactive.com Dianne Bondy is a seasoned yoga practitioner and author of Yoga for Everyone. She’s also a good friend of mine and a fellow Canadian! Her inclusive approach to yoga empowers people to practice regardless of their shape, size, ethnicity, or level of ability. She shares a ton of free […]
Usually, runners don’t spend much time thinking about the size of their biceps. And why should they? In the end, it’s their legs that count. So upper body exercises for runners aren’t relevant? Look at the athletes in the 100m final at the Olympics, and you get a different story. It almost seems as if […]
Exercising at home has so many great benefits: It’s simple to start and the environment is not intimidating. You can jump in the shower right after getting sweaty. No need to carry a gym bag around all day… Here you can find the best 4 home workouts, each with a different focus, and stay in shape […]
Being a runner and being stuck at home is not ideal… To be honest, I’ve found it quite frustrating and miss the mental-health benefits that I get from running. But, this can be an opportunity to work on things we often “don’t find the time to do” (or avoid because we just want to run […]
If you’ve been taking to the internet to find home workout videos during the COVID-19 lockdown then you can look forward to a new source of exercise inspiration from Monday 13th April: Lucozade’s YouTube and Instagram TV channels. These will be hosting a new 15-minute workout every day, with Lucozade putting out the call for […]
You don’t need a gym’s worth of equipment to get in a solid workout. The best dumbbell workouts—which can work every muscle in your body—can be done right in your living room. So even if your gym or fitness studio is closed due to the new coronavirus, your fitness routine can still continue at home. […]