Correctly fueling your body before you hop on the treadmill or belly up to that weight set can be tough. Some foods will kick you into high gear, allowing you to get amazing results from exercise. Others, however, can make you sluggish or slightly ill, weighing you down and ruining what might otherwise be an awesome workout. Well, never fear: we’ve got your back. Here, you’ll learn some classic pre-workout foods to avoid and what to eat instead.
Fitness buffs across the nation have officially fallen head over heels in love with High Intensity Interval Training or HIIT. Whether you're simply trying to work up a sweat when every machine at the gym is taken up or want to get your fitness on while on a camping trip with friends, a HIIT workout are perfect for anyone who is short on time or sick of waiting for a treadmill.
Do you have back pain? Back pain can be caused by over lifting and straining your back muscles, but also by a sedentary lifestyle and poor posture. Add these 5 back exercises to your workout regime to help strengthen your back, build muscle, and banish pain for good. The more you work out your back, the better those aching muscles will feel.
Squats are one of the go-to exercises during strength training. They are a functional movement, easy to learn and are a progressive exercise to use from your beginning through advanced fitness levels. When it comes to improving squats, proper form is crucial to reduce the pressure on your knees. Have you ever wondered if your shoe selection was contributing or taking away from your squat form? Researchers Legg, Glaister, Cleather and Goodwin did. They presented the results of their findings on the type of shoes worn during squats in the April 2016 issue of The Journal of Sports Sciences.
The physical condition continuum has four major points: Sick, Well, Fit, Sports-specific. Each of these points has unique aspects to it that deserve attention during physical conditioning.
How careful are you in the gym? It may surprise you to realize that, regardless of how attentive you think you are, you’re taking some mighty awful risks every time you hit the weights or step on a treadmill. Of course, getting injured in the gym is more than just a setback to your fitness: it can mean real consequences rippling through the rest of your life, with implications far beyond your max squat. Let's talk about the 5 most common gym injuries faced by the fitness-savvy, and help you figure out the steps to take to avoid finding yourself on the receiving end.
Looking for lifts a bit off the beaten path? Sometimes, a change of pace can have a real benefit to our exercise regimen. The body gets too accustomed to a particular workout and slows growth, the mind grows bored with the same deadlifts and military presses day-in and day-out, and our time in the gym thus becomes less fun, less effective, less worthwhile. So next time you head out, consider these 5 unique lifts to spice up your strength regimen, clean up weak spots, and test your all-round fitness.
Few aspects of exercise turns those who would be fit and healthy back into couch potatoes faster than intense or never-ending muscle soreness. Pain doesn't just turn exercise into a chore we'd rather not face, it can have real impacts on our performance at work, home, and during hobbies--and of course, the inflammation which causes muscle pain shouldn't be left unattended. Whether you see bigger problems during your workouts or in the hours or days following, these seven tips should see you in the gym longer, more often, with less pain and more gain to show for it.
After stepping on the scales, you’re baffled by the number you see. For the last several weeks, you’ve dutifully ate three, healthy meals each day. Unfortunately, the number on the scales seems stuck. If you can relate to this scenario, are you monitoring your snacks? To lose weight and keep it off for life, consider the following five snacking habits to avoid.
Regular cross-training is essential for runners, cyclists, and a variety of other athletes. While swimming is often touted as the ideal cross-training activity, a little variety can prove very beneficial. Thus, rowing is becoming increasingly popular among those who prefer to target their arms and core while cross-training. High-intensity, low-impact, and surprisingly fun, rowing is perfect for amping up your usual exercise routine.
