You don’t have to have been working out for long to notice how important protein is to the whole body shaping equation. After all, there’s an entire industry built around it. One of the things that the protein supplement industry would have you believe is that, for best results, you need to be taking a protein shake before your workout. Yet, others are adamant that your protein … [Read more...]
5 Reasons Your Body Needs Protein
Think protein and, for many people, the image of a muscle-bound guy gulping down a post workout shake comes to mind. The association of protein with muscle is an obvious fit - after all, it is the building material for every ounce of muscle on your physique. But there is much more to the protein story than getting buff. In this article, we reveal 5 of the most important … [Read more...]
Home Workouts: What Equipment Should You Use?
You don’t need a gym to stay in shape. Gym memberships can be costly. Maybe the gym is too far away from where you’re at and the trip back and forth is just not worth it. I’m a full-time student and I get that. I can never keep up with a scheduled program because I’m out and about at the oddest times and finding a gym then is the last thing on my mind. That shouldn’t stop … [Read more...]
10 Ways to Build Muscle and Burn Fat Faster
So, you’re hitting the gym pretty regularly, eating your greens and taking supplements, but you are still struggling and the results are taking too long to surface? It makes you wonder, “What more does my body want from me?” Well, building muscle, burning fat and trying to gain a lean muscular frame can be really hard even when you think you are doing and eating everything … [Read more...]
Incorporating a Trampoline Session into Your Regular Fitness Workout
Everybody has fun bouncing up and down on a trampoline as a kid. In your teenage years it may have become ‘uncool’ to do that anymore, but today we’re telling you this needs to change.A trampoline session is a great workout to build into your regular fitness routine as an adult. It is also a whole lot of fun. The calorie burning benefits of trampoline workouts We all know … [Read more...]
Best Exercises for Lower Abs
Common abdominal exercises such as crunches or bicycle are great and effective way of sculpting your core and obliques. It will definitely make your abs pop out. But take note that conventional ab exercises barely work that lower abs, making it a little harder for you to get a completely toned abdomen. So if you really want a sculpted belly (with a nice six-pack), working … [Read more...]
How to Maximize Your Strength Workout with Full-Body Movements
Spice up your workout routine by adding some full-body moves and reap entire rewards from your strength training program. Realize significant progress every week from your strength workout with these full-body movements. Prepare your muscles Having a solid foundation is key in breaking through your plateaus and diving into strength workouts. Thus, if you’re a novice or it’s … [Read more...]
Try This 30-minute Exercise for Your Upper Body
Benefits of having a Small and Easy Workout Routine When you’ll do the same exercises for 30 minutes each and every day you will get familiarized with them. They will get easier, and the next time you try them you’ll know exactly what to do and what not to do. The probability of physical injuries happening will also be reduced. A smaller workout routine means, that the … [Read more...]
What to Eat Before and After a Workout
Are you clueless on which foods to eat before and after a workout? We share some ideas in this article. Have you decided to finally lead a healthier lifestyle? Are you planning to do some workouts this weekend? Then good for you! But do you know what to eat before and after a workout? Feeding your body before and after a workout is just as important as say, stretching … [Read more...]
9 Best Superhero Workouts
So, you want to be built like a superhero? Since you most likely aren't the last survivor from an alien planet with higher gravity, you’ll need to work yourself into shape and build some muscles. Well, we just happen to have these 9 superhero workouts that will 'almost' allow you to emulate your favourite superheroes. As you are reading this, chances are you have seen the … [Read more...]
