Reverse crunches can tone your core muscles. Here is a complete guide on how to do reverse crunches the right way, and their benefits. Want to get rid of stubborn belly fat? Consider including reverse crunches into your fitness regimen. Reverse crunches are an excellent workout for strengthening your core, particularly the lower abdomen. They […]
From burning calories to strengthening leg and glute muscles, jump squats can do wonders. Don’t know how to do jump squats? Follow these steps. Squats is a lower body workout that improves leg and glute strength and endurance. They engage targeted muscle areas harder as you hold a squat for extended periods of time, improving […]
Looking for a hip strengthening exercise? Try the clamshell exercise, which can be done in various ways. A clam opens and closes its shell, and this movement is used to do the clamshell exercise. Doing this regularly can strengthen the muscles in your lower body that are needed for doing day-to-day activities such as walking, […]
Setting the right weight loss goals is essential for healthy weight reduction. Here’s what to keep in mind while setting your weight loss goals. While losing weight might be on your mind constantly, it might not work until and unless you set weight loss goals. Making sure you have healthy and effective weight …
Be it body flexibility, strength, endurance or healthy blood circulation, Surya Namaskar is one of the best set of yoga asanas for overall health and well-being. Scientific studies claim Surya Namaskar helps give that extra boost of energy required at the start of the day. It is also touted as the “complete health capsule …
With so many options on the market, it can be overwhelming to decide which shoe is the best fit for you. Here is a breakdown of the main factors to consider when selecting the optimal running shoe. What is Your Goal? The first step is to determine your running goals. Are …
Training adaptations occur as a result of two opposing, but equally important stimuli: overload intensity, and intentional rest and recovery. Without the latter, the body may experience a decrease in performance that could last anywhere from a few days to several weeks. There are three different ways this performance decrement is categorized: …
Pre-workout unlocks your power. The gym is no match for you when you have this potent energy push on your side. At least, that’s what most energy drinks advertise. With so many different pre-workouts claiming to boost your muscle gains, how do you know which one is the right one for you? Amped The …
Squats. One of the big three movements in powerlifting. The king of compound exercises. Squats are a full body exercise that deserves a prime seat in any lifting program. While the traditional back squat comes most readily to mind, it is not the only effective variation that can be performed. Below we’ll break down …
Fad diets have been around for as long as any of us can remember. A new one or a new spin on an old one are always popping up with all sorts of claims of not only weight loss, but health benefits. Some diets market themselves not as a traditional diet, but as a …
Nutrients should always come from food first, but few people eat a large enough variety to get all the required nutrients. This is where supplements come into the equation and help fill those gaps. Using Gym2k.com’s Signature Series, let’s dive into what supplements you should always have, supplements to consider no matter the goal, …
Choosing Your Class: Female | Choosing Your Class: Male | Pro Tips for Guys | Pro Tips for Girls | Competition Day Go-Bag Essentials You love to lift and build muscle in the gym, and you’ve decided to take it to the next level and compete in a show. But which division is right for you? …
What is Strongman? | Strongman in a Normal Gym | Strongman for Bodybuilding | Nutrition for Strongman When I was a 21-year-old, 175-pound kid relatively new to the world of lifting weights, some friends introduced me to an underground sport known as strongman. I was initially wary, but loved the spectacle and slowly began to infiltrate …
A common misconception about Olympic weightlifting is that it’s just made up of two lifts, the snatch and the clean and jerk. Anyone who takes this sport seriously can attest that plenty of their most productive training time is actually spent doing numerous broken-down and re-arranged parts of those two main lifts. Considering getting serious about Oly lifting? Richard LaFountain’s guide …
Protein Guide | Creatine Guide | Fat-Burner Guide | Pre-Workout Guide | Test Booster Guide Want results? It starts with exercising regularly and eating for your goals. But once you have a training style that you enjoy and can stick with, and the basics of nutrition in place, you’re ready to upgrade your workouts with …
Let's take a trip back in time. How far? Back before the gym was cluttered with dudes with camera crews, and stick figure lifters who strain harder for a selfie than they do during a set of squats.Back then, before the … [Read More...]