Let’s face it, losing weight is harder for women than it is for men. But it isn’t only weight loss that requires more work and discipline, weight management also comes with similar challenges. Here’s some good news. As a woman, there are specific ways to prevent weight gain without adding more to your plate. In […]
The debate in the fitness world revolves around ‘More reps or more weight for fat loss.’ Let’s get into this never-ending debate of low reps and high reps and find out what works best. To get the maximum benefit from your weight training workout, you must understand how to manipulate your reps, weight, training intensity, […]
Losing weight can be a scary and difficult task. It takes time, patience, and, when done correctly, a lot of hard work. For some people, maintaining weight after completing a fat loss program can be even more of a challenge. This is where many people begin their quest to search for the best weight management […]
Over the years, there’s been a significant increase in people choosing to follow a vegetarian diet. What started as a spiritual and moral based approach to eating became a trending nutrition lifestyle for performance, fighting inflammation, and weight loss. Following any program that shifts from processed food to one that encourages a fresh fruit & […]
Prowler sleds offer a unique form of cardiovascular activity, allowing you to scale the resistance activity as your strength and conditioning improve. Unlike traditional methods of conditioning exercises, Prowler workouts can be so challenging that the post workout fatigue has earned the name “Prowler flu.” What is a Prowler Sled? Take a traditional weighted sled […]
Also known as lever arm, a jammer arm is one of the best power rack attachments for increasing exercise selection. This article will discuss the different exercises you can perform with jammer arms. Jammer Arm Attachments Most brands of Jammer arms include handles that have a neutral grip position and a straight handle for pronated […]
Most home gym setups begin with a power rack, barbell, and weight plates. We can do a lot with this simple setup, but at some point, a workout enthusiast will look for more exercise options. It can make your head spin thinking of all the options available on the market for gym equipment. But the […]
The vertical leg press is a secret weapon for many bodybuilders. In the 90s, Flex Wheeler used it to build massive legs on his way to becoming an Arnold Classic Champion. These days, the vertical leg press is more popular than ever thanks to the home gym revolution. Leg Press In A Smith Machine Those […]
Resistance exercise is a prescription that works many purposes including lowering stress, weight management, and cardiovascular health. Resistance exercise can also help improve health by correcting a biomechanical muscle imbalance. What Causes a Muscular Imbalance? Rarely do we wake up to a muscular imbalance created without something we have done to cause it. Muscular imbalances […]
Whether you want to improve your olympic lifts or powerlifting movements, or simply to build up your (posterior chain), the Romanian Deadlift is an assistance exercise that can help. What is the Romanian Deadlift? The Romanian Deadlift is a slight variation from the stiff leg deadlift that allows for a slight knee bend and brings […]