7 Best Stress-Relieving Exercises to Calm Your Mind
One of the best benefits of exercise is that it reduces stress. Whether you are smashing out a boxing class or going for a run, your body releases endorphins that can take away stress and anxiety, leaving you feeling calmer and happier. Especially in this…
Your Go-To Guide on How to Do More Pull-Ups
Pull-ups are a great exercise to do and you only need a bar of some sort to do them and your body. For those who can’t do a pull up yet, you may be looking to get your first one. For those who can, you’re…
Should I be Using Wrist Straps and Lifting Belts?
Have you ever looked around the gym, and seen people with straps around their wrists and belts around their waist? These wrist straps and lifting belts are gym accessories that people use to enhance their performance. But what how exactly do they work and do…
Can I Run and Strength Train at the Same Time?
As a runner, you don’t just have to stick to running. And as someone who lifts weights, you don’t have to avoid any form of cardio like running like the plague. In fact, cross training is actually really beneficial to both sides of the spectrum….
Bodyweight Exercises for When You Can’t Get to the Gym
Sometimes you can’t get to the gym. It might be because of bad weather, bad traffic, or maybe you just aren’t feeling the travel there and back. Instead of skipping your workout for the day, here are some bodyweight exercises that you can easily do…
Training Tips for Beginners
By now, you should already have a mindset for success and your fitness goals in mind—what you want to achieve and why. Now, it is time to implement a plan that will get you closer to these ambitions. This article will give you training tips,…
How Many Times a Week Should You Workout?
There are a lot of questions in the fitness industry — one of them is “how many times a week should you workout?” While it is important to be active every day – even if it is just for a short walk – sometimes, it…
Don’t Miss Out on These Great Benefits of Leg Day
If there is one day that most people dread at the gym, it is leg day. Often, people tend to skip training their legs in favor of other parts such as the arms or chest. However, there are many benefits of leg day which means that…
6 Different Kinds of Pushups and Their Benefits
When you hear the word, “pushup”, do you automatically think of the conventional pushup form that everyone does? While the traditional version is really beneficial, there are actually so many different kinds of pushups that you can do that work out various parts of your…
How to Speed Up the Muscle Recovery Process
Working out can leave you feeling a little sore the next day. While a little soreness is nothing to be concerned about, it can also prevent you from really putting in 100% in your next session. If you are wondering help speed up the muscle…
The Secret to Better Training? Improve Grip Strength
One of the most overlooked areas of strength in training is grip strength. However, your grip strength can really make a huge difference in your workout and everyday life. It may seem like a small thing but it is these little details that can really…
Gym Rules and Regulations: How to Follow Proper Gym Etiquette
The gym is a great place to meet like-minded people who are there for the same reasons you are – to work out and feel good. However, like most places, there are gym rules and regulations that should be followed. If you are new to…