A hybrid bike is made by combining the best features of both road bikes and mountain bikes. Sturdy, fast and comfortable, this bike is perfect for trips both on-road and off-road. Hybrid bikes can go fast like road bikes because of: Taller gearing; Lighter rims; Lighter components. Hybrid bikes are stable and comfortable like mountain bikes because of The … [Read more...]
Why You Might Want to Become a CrossFit Enthusiast in L.A.
CrossFit was founded by Greg Glassman and it got its trademark in 2000. Currently, there are at least 7,000 CrossFit-affiliated gyms nationwide, and CrossFit Los Angeles enthusiasts are part of the strong membership growth notwithstanding the fact that the method has been around for quite a while now. You may have come across CrossFit Los Angeles while you are scrolling … [Read more...]
9 Smart Ways to Recover After a Strenuous Workout
You feel great right after working out, thanks to the rush of endorphins it causes. But a few hours or days later, you find yourself sluggish, sore and stiff after the initial high wears off. While tough workouts can definitely be tiring, thankfully there are practical steps you can take to speed up your recovery and combat soreness. Before you grab those tennis shoes for your … [Read more...]
You Can Use These 5 Yoga Hacks Anywhere For Near-Immediate Calm
The word ‘fitness’ often carries with it connotations of the bright lights, sweat, and noise of a bustling gym. Just the thought of this is enough to make most people tired enough to just want to curl up with a hot chocolate in front of the TV – especially after a long day at work. But fitness doesn’t have to be daunting. If you are getting stressed at the thought of … [Read more...]
5 Easy-to-implement Fitness Hacks For A Healthy Life
At some time or another, we have all struggled to maintain our level of fitness, for one reason or another. It may be that we simply do not have the time to put in the required amount of training for example. It is certainly not due to bad intentions, but only because of the difficulty of balancing a healthy lifestyle with the pressures of modern life. Exactly, for this … [Read more...]
How Many Days per Week Should You Exercise?
When begining their fitness journey, many people start doing intensive training – either in the morning or the evening – most days of the week. However, exercising every day of the week won’t necessarily help you achieve your fitness goals. Check our article to find out why. Your muscles need time to recuperate To get the best all-round definition for your muscles, you need … [Read more...]
How to Get the Most Out of Your Workout
If you have finally found a routine for getting the CDC-recommended 150 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise every week, you might be looking to set new goals around weight loss, muscle gain, or flexibility and improved function. This doesn’t necessarily mean you need to drastically change your regular workout. In fact, small incremental changes can have a bigger impact … [Read more...]
4 Muscle-building Mistakes to Avoid
Are you frustrated from a lack of results with your strength-training program? Are you struggling to add lean muscle to your body even though you feel like you’re training an adequate amount? The truth is, building muscle is a science, and without all the right information, you could be spinning your wheels and getting nowhere. Don’t miss this quick information guide to … [Read more...]
Dealing with Negativity while Exercising
It’s interesting how many people do not see a connection between training in a gym and playing football or tennis. But a common gym workout has a lot of similarities to playing a sport, it involves concentration, practice, technique, and competition (either with yourself or against a training partner). Of course, there are differences too, but it would be fair to say that … [Read more...]
5 Muscle Building Meals for Your Keto Diet
You may be wondering if you can build muscle while on the keto diet. The question is valid because some people tend to associate muscles with high consumption of carbohydrates. How then can one hope to achieve bulk in the muscles with between 20 to 50 grams of carbohydrates per day? A study published in the journal of nutrition and metabolism in 2006 indicates that a low … [Read more...]
