Sit-ups are great for your core muscles and posture. So, perform this exercise regularly in a correct manner to enjoy the benefits of sit-ups. Sit-ups may seem like a basic and simple exercise. After all, to do this classic exercise, you just have to lie on your back with your knees bent and feet flat […]
International Yoga Day 2024: Shilpa Shetty Kundra, Malaika Arora and Rakul Preet Singh among others shared their thoughts on the benefits of yoga in their life. Yoga can be a transformative experience for the mind, body and soul. This ancient practice has been increasingly adopted by celebrities and the common man alike to bring a […]
Table of Contents Omega-3 fatty acids fall among those nutrients that continuously surprise with their benefits. They should be a regular part of your diet. Scientists have long been studying them, gradually revealing their numerous advantages. Today, we know that they can benefit our …
Bodybuilding has been around for quite some time now, but we have to be honest and say that the science and innovation has been lacking. Recently, many of us have been starting to dig and seek the truth about exercises and nutrition. While some exercises are inefficient, …
Injuries can happen at any moment. Weightlifting is one of the most injury prone sports because of the excessive loads of resistance. To assure safety and a good quality practice, it’s important to have a stable foundation. Here’s how a lack of stability can lead to injuries. Upper Body Injuries Compound …
Working out can quickly become complicated. You have to remember what weight you lifted last week, pay attention to your form, plan which order to do your workouts in (“man, all the squat racks are full…”), and you have to give it your all. It’s no wonder injuries and poor progress abound. Nobody …
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: …
Intermittent Fasting (commonly referred to as IF) is a popular diet protocol used to help people lose weight by restricting when they eat instead of restricting what they eat. The term “intermittent fasting” is slightly misleading because “intermittent” literally means at irregular intervals, and “fasting” refers to not eating food for a period of …
Ever see the guys with skinny chicken legs in the gym and on the beach? To be symmetrical, your calves should be around the same size as your arms. Are yours close? Many bodybuilders are in denial about their weak areas and do not bring them up to improve their symmetry. Arnold Schwarzenegger came …
Everyone wants to build muscle, but if you want to take your physique beyond newbie gains, you need to rethink your strategy. Here are the most common mistakes you’re probably making and some suggestions for how to fix them: 1. You Don’t Prioritize the Right Exercises at the Beginning of Your Workout You walk …
The knee is an incredibly strong, complex joint. Sheathed in cartilage, ligaments, tendons, and muscles, this amazing joint allows your legs to bend and carry the weight of your body—and the weight of a whole lot more if you lift. Even so, knee pain is practically an epidemic among active people. When knee pain strikes, […]
It’s hard to obtain a perfect physique, although some champions have certainly approached that zenith through a combination of genetic blessings and sheer hard work and dedication. The rest of us struggle with very common physical shortcomings, some of which are hereditary, while others are the result of our own misguided efforts, ignorance, or lack […]
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...]