Do you ever feel like there’s not enough time in the day to squeeze in a workout? What if we told you that you could achieve a challenging full-body workout with exercises for 20 minutes? This energizing routine combines strength training and high-intensity interval training (HIIT) cardio to help you reach your fitness goals quickly. … Read more
It’s not all about building big arms but a strong back and chest too. If that is what you’re after then read on. We’re going to introduce the best pull-up workout for beginners and the techniques for proper form and excellent results. Did you see that advertisement featuring Arnold Schwarzenegger posing with young people pulling … Read more
Choosing a pull-up and dip bar or station is hard these days. There’s a lot of ’em. But there are fewer options for a pull-up station that’s portable. This Pullup & Dip review should help. We’ll look at the benefits of the Mobile Pullup & Dip bar but offer some alternative equipment choices if it … Read more
If you’re aiming to give your bum a new lease on life, then underbutt exercises are the way to go. While a nice, firm bum is the aesthetic goal, it’s good to know that solid glute muscles have benefits well beyond how they look. Working out while working from home or spending long days at … Read more
Motivation is a funny thing. Sometimes you have it, and sometimes you don’t. One of the best ways to get motivated is to keep yourself open to plenty of options to workout. Today, we’ve put together 17 hacks to give you the motivation to workout at home even if you “don’t have the time” to … Read more
One of the most efficient ways to slim down is to invest in the best home gym equipment for weight loss. Why? Well for starters, it is harder to skip a workout if the equipment is right there inside your own home. In fact, research shows that working out at home is just as effective … Read more
Everyone says that physical activity is great for you. Although what’s it to be? HIIT vs cardio, aerobic vs anaerobic, gym or home, running or walking. You can hear lots of conflicting ideas about the best workout, but they all say you need it. Are they right? Do you care? Well, if you’re a nihilist, then nothing matters … Read more
As an exercise enthusiast, I’ll admit that all these fitness machines available are a bit daunting at first. How is anyone supposed to know the difference between a leg press and a hack squat when you barely knew how to lift a dumbbell properly? Too many gym equipment names! Originally I was confused, but I … Read more
As work started taking over my life and I forgot the joys of exercise, especially running, I could see myself packing on the pounds. I needed to make a change, but didn’t fancy being tied to a gym membership. So I hopped on the computer, ordered a cardio machine, and five days later, I had … Read more
The American Heart Association recommends exercising at least 150 minutes per week. While it may seem easy to achieve, in my experience, life can find ways to stand between me and my aspirations. I started to do exercises without equipment at home when I didn’t want to face another dreary rain-sodden run outside. Home Workouts … Read more
Stuck indoors and there’s not a lot of room to swing a cat let alone a kettlebell? To get your daily dose of physical activity you can run up and down stairs if you have any. Run on the spot. Or you may need to employ the help of some compact exercise equipment. From tiny … Read more
Before I lost 25 pounds in three months, I used to try all sorts of things to try and get into shape. I tried numerous gyms, workout programs, and every new studio and fitness fad I could find. But I discovered that I hate the gym – there I said it! We all know that … Read more
If you complete no other exercise today…just stretch. Often when I’m encouraging people to become healthier by increasing their physical activity, I’m met with the same excuses. I don’t have the time, can’t afford the gym, don’t know where to begin, not as capable as I used to be. Yet, stretching only takes a few … Read more
I wasn’t aware of the benefits of green leafy vegetables when I was in full-time employment. My diet wasn’t exactly what you’d call ideal. The lunchtime visit of the food-truck combined with desk-snacking meant my daytime dietary intake was full of calorie-rich convenience foods. Furthermore, when I returned home in the evenings, I lacked any … Read more
Exercise is part of the mechanism for getting fit and staying healthy and is relatively pain-free. Hopefully, this beginner’s guide will help people of all ages learn how to start exercising, get motivated and keep it up. We all have our idea of what being fit is. To be physically fit means to be in … Read more