Fitness
Isometric vs Isotonic Exercises: Which One is Better for Muscle Growth?
Different exercises use different mechanics to induce muscle growth. Most strength training exercises fall into one of two categories - isometric and isotonic exercises. The comparison between isometric vs isotonic exercises is what we're going to discuss in this article. If you're unsure what either of these terms mean, we'll explain it for you, in plain English (and a little...
All You Need to Know About Isotonic Exercises
You might see a lot of complicated terms thrown around in the fitness world. One, in particular, you might have heard is isotonic exercise. You might be wondering, what are isotonic exercises? Is this some new workout fad my trainer’s going to put me on? You’re probably already doing isotonic exercises. It’s nothing new, just a way to...
The 30-Minute Treadmill HIIT Workout Proven to Torch Calories
A lot of people dread getting on the treadmill. It can be boring and repetitive, and it takes a long time to get any meaningful benefits. However, the treadmill doesn’t need to be boring. You can mix up your cardio with a HIIT-style workout that delivers faster results and stimulates you mentally at the same time. That’s what we’re going...
3 Bodyweight HIIT Workouts for Women to Get Toned
Don’t want to spend hours putting one foot in front of the other on the treadmill? Don’t want to lift weights and get yoked? Then High Intensity Interval Training, or HIIT, might be for you. HIIT is a great way to burn a lot of calories in a short space of time and get a slim, toned body...
Women's Workout: How To Get Toned
The latest fitness statistics reveal that around 43 percent of women in America exercise three times or more per week. There are lots of reasons why women start working out. Often, though, appearance has something to do with it. It's extremely common for women (and men) to set out on their fitness journey, looking to increase muscle tone...
How Long Should You Rest Between Sets?
One of the most overlooked parts of a successful workout routine is knowing how long to rest between sets. Rest and recovery are crucial, not just recovery in between workouts, but between each set of repetitions as well. Your body needs enough time to refuel the muscles with energy, in order to perform each set at the optimal level. The...
Rowing vs Running: Which Type of Cardio is Best For You?
The benefits of cardio are well-established. It’s great for fat loss, cardiovascular health, mental health, cognitive performance, sleep, and more. But there are many different types of cardio you can do, and all offer a little something different. When we think of cardio, we usually think of running. Yet the jury is out as to whether that’s the best form...
Heavy Weights Low Reps or Light Weights High Reps?
Finding the perfect lifting routine for building muscle can be hard. Sure, you know that you’ve got to lift things up and put them down. That’s the easy part. But how you do it - whether you focus on lifting heavier weights, or hitting more reps with lighter weights - is more difficult to figure out. If you go to...
Where Should I Feel a Good Morning
The good morning exercise is one of the most misunderstood in the fitness community. As a result, it’s also one of the most underrated. A form-correct, safely-executed good morning is an extremely versatile movement, capable of hitting a number of different muscle groups all at once. But it’s vital to know how to do good mornings correctly, so you don’t...
What is the Difference Between Dynamic and Static Stretching?
Whether you’re a serious athlete, fitness enthusiast, or casual gym-goer, stretching should be part of your workout routine. Stretching helps you improve flexibility and range of motion, and it reduces the chance of getting injured. What a lot of people don’t realize, however, is that there are different types of stretching, serving different purposes and best done at a different...
Best Exercises for a Busy Schedule
If you want to get in shape, the best thing you can do is spend multiple hours in the gym each day, with a carefully designed and executed workout routine. However, for most of us, we don’t have the luxury of being able to plan our lives around working out. We have busy schedules at work or school, as well...
Can Too Much Cardio Impact Your Progress?
Cardio can be a very tense subject to raise around someone who does strength training. The prevailing wisdom with a lot of people is that cardio will make it harder to reach your goals if you’re trying to build muscle mass. But does cardio really limit your gains? Is it really that bad if you mix in a little cardio...
