When looking to change things up from traditional pull-up or chin-up exercises, try the following variations. Changing up either the movement pattern, hand placement or adding a rope or towel, will in turn impact on the training stimulus. Here are four pull-up/chin-up variations to try when you feel like traditional pull-up exercises get easier. Benefits […]
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One of the biggest trends today surrounds our health. There are resources available on every type of diet. From intermittent fasting, to Keto, low-fat, high/low-carb, high protein diets, you name it. Figuring out what works best is not about finding a quick-fix solution. One thing that you can do to help your cause is watch
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Join JEFIT’s July fitness challenge, available on iOS and android, the Lunge League Challenge! Find extra motivation to mix up your workout routine and focus on your legs. No need to sign up to participate, you just need to log 7 sets of lunges (and perform one set of each using the suggested 5-10 repetitions) on 21 different
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‘You are only as a strong as your weakest link.” We have all heard this statement before. But what does it really mean? One researcher summarized it as “the idea that functionality results from the efficiency of an integrated system, like a gear train in which each gear corresponds to one physical capacity. In this
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A key to developing strong, powerful shoulder muscles is to work on strengthening the shoulder from the inside out. As the deltoid muscles become stronger, more weight can be lifted, which benefits muscle hypertrophy. It is important to develop the muscles that make up the rotator cuff as well as the various deltoid muscles. This
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We have all been there before, trying to squeeze in a workout on a lunch break or when short on time. In these cases, most of us typically jump right into the workout. A dynamic warm-up will help prepare the body for the upcoming training session. Full body, dynamic type movements are ideal prior to
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More than 20 million of whom have what is known as “high-impact pain” where the pain is so severe, it can limit everything from activities of daily living to daily exercise.
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The exercises featured in this article will target primarily the back muscles with a bonus of improved grip strength. There are many different types of pulling exercises, from a vertical and horizontal standpoint. Think vertical pull for exercises like lat pulldown and chin-ups. While an exercise like seated row is considered more of a horizontal
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No matter the type of diet, there will always be misinformation about it. The vegan diet is no different and is perhaps the most discredited one, especially when it comes to building muscle mass. Here are the facts about the vegan diet and how it can impact muscle gain. Can a Vegan Diet Build Muscle?
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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
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We all have our favorite exercises when hitting the gym. With the summer months rolling in soon, equipment availability will become more challenging. It is great to have a few back-up exercise options in case you have to switch it up during your workout. In this article, we will look at various exercises for the
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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,
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