Fitness
Dumbbell Shoulder Workouts for Women
Do you dream of having toned, sculpted shoulders but don't know where to start? As a woman, it can be challenging to find the right exercises that help you achieve your desired look without being afraid you’ll end up bulky. Lucky for you, we've compiled a list of the best shoulder workouts perfect for women who want lean, defined muscles. ...
What to Eat Before Running (And What to Avoid)
The food you eat can make a significant difference in how you feel during your run and your overall performance. This also applies to the types of food you eat throughout the day and within 60-90 minutes of your run. Research indicates that eating 1 to 4 hours before your run is beneficial but it’s also just as important what...
Serratus Anterior Exercises for Bulletproof Shoulders
The serratus anterior muscle is not as well-known as the pecs, delts, or lats. It’s often overlooked because the serratus anterior is not as prominent as other muscles in the upper body. But if you want optimal strength, mobility, and aesthetics, you’ll want to work this into your routine. Read on to learn everything you need to know about the...
How to Work Your Rear Delts Correctly
Are you struggling to find a good rear delt workout? If so, you’re not alone. The rear delt, or posterior deltoid, is the most commonly neglected of the three sets of fibers that make up the shoulder muscle (anterior, middle and posterior). A lot of people don’t work this part of the shoulder (most traditional shoulder exercises are anterior dominant),...
Can You Run a Marathon and Keep Muscle?
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Barbell vs Dumbbell: What’s the Best Way to Lift?
Free weights are a great way to build strength, build muscle, and improve overall fitness. But there are different types of free weights you can choose from when setting up your workout routine. Namely, there’s the debate between barbells and dumbbells. Is it better to train with barbells or dumbbells? Is one better for a particular goal? And which is...
Are Abs Really Built in the Kitchen?
Well, what are abs, anyway? They’re a muscle group on and around your midsection. Just so happens, it’s one of the muscle groups that people associate most with an attractive body. The reason behind the popularity of abs is beyond the scope of this article. But at the end of the day, abs are muscles. So, just like any other...
Fitness After 35 - The Four Pillars of Success
When you’re young, staying fit is easy. You’ve got a nearly endless supply of energy, your body recovers quickly, and your metabolism allows you to maintain your figure despite bad nutritional habits. But all of us get to a point, usually around age 35, where everything flips on its head. Your body starts packing on weight much faster. You don’t...
Incline vs. Flat Bench for Bigger Chest
A lot of us in the gym want to build a big, impressive chest. And for that, you’re probably doing some kind of bench press. But which bench press variation is more effective - incline or flat bench press? Both are excellent chest-building exercises. Yet there are some key differences, and some areas where one is better than the other. ...
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...
