Weightlifting is a healthy form of exercising. But can children lift weights? Know the best age to start lifting weights. Exercise is good for kids! Kids who exercise are fitter and stronger, and less likely to be overweight or obese. In fact, exercise for kids is good for their mental and physical health. While there […]
Wearable weights like wrist and ankle weights can be beneficial while working out. Here are some of the benefits of wearable weights. You may start your day with planks, lunges or squats to strengthen your body. But you can do more and gain more by exercising with wearable weights. Working out with wearable weights for […]
Building muscle is beneficial to your health, but you don’t have to be a gym-goer. Do these exercises to build muscle without equipment. Want to get rid of body fat while increasing lean muscle mass and supporting bone health? Strength training is what you need. Many people associate it with lifting weights or using different […]
Did someone say dumbbells are just for the biceps? When applied correctly, they could aid in strengthening and muscle growth! Exercises with dumbbells are appropriate for both newbies and expert lifters. Combining full-body dumbbell workouts with cardio can help you gain lean muscle and lose fat, improving the aesthetics of your body and increasing …
If you’re a trainer, you’ve probably said it. And if you’re an athlete, you’ve probably heard it: “Keep the weight close to your body!” This is a very common cue used for many exercises, including Olympic lifts and deadlifts, both sumo and …
Light dumbbells—I’m talking 5-8 pounders—live in a weird in-between space in the fitness world. They’re incredibly popular and are in every gym and most homes, and you can usually pick up a pair for about the price of a 12-pack in many stores. And yet, they have a bad reputation as something that is …
There’s no doubt depression can have a host of negative effects on health. Currently, more than 300 million people worldwide have been diagnosed with the disease. As if being depressed isn’t bad enough, these individuals also are more susceptible to cardiovascular disease, Alzheimer’s disease, and type 2 diabetes. They’re also more prone to disregard medical […]
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...]