Leg Day – it’s the day we all dread. We know we have to do it, but we know it’s going to challenge us to the max, both physically and mentally. Our quads are going to quiver, our hamstrings are going to hurt, and our glutes are going to groan. If we do it right, … Read more
For every Batman, there is a Joker; for every Superman, there is a Lex Luthor; and for your primary mover muscles, there are antagonistic muscles. There are several antagonistic muscle pairings in your body, and knowing how they work can help you train smarter and get bigger and stronger. Having a good understanding of antagonistic … Read more
Donating blood is one of the best and most charitable ways to spend your free time. Hospitals rely on blood donations to save lives, and your donation could mean the difference between life and death for someone on the brink. But how does blood donation affect weight training? Is it okay to lift weights after … Read more
Exercising is hard enough without adding a physical hindrance into the mix. Arthritis, high blood pressure, bad knees, back pain and several other issues can all ruin your workouts and make it hard to stick to a consistent exercise regimen. Several of these impairments cause pain and discomfort, but they can be worked around so … Read more
Shedding weight is the top reason people go to the gym. Losing weight can transform your body into being efficient and healthy, and eliminates several health risks. Achievement of a healthy weight can also bring confidence and a sense of well-being. Diet and exercise are the two behaviors that will have to change for a … Read more
Many people who first step foot into a gym enter with the goal of putting on some size. Whether it’s looking better naked, going up a shirt size or just having a set of pythons hanging by their sides, many fitness enthusiasts’ goal is to get big. Of course, people want results as quickly as … Read more
Weighing yourself every day can be a great way to track your progress, as well as monitor your health. If you’re consistently weighing yourself, you can make on-the-fly adjustments to your diet or training regimen to help you get closer to whatever fitness goals you may have. But you won’t just be standing on your … Read more
No, this isn’t science class (though you will learn some biology today), scapular retraction doesn’t have anything to do with chemical reactions or photosynthesis. “Scapular retraction” is simply a fancy way of describing the motion of bringing your shoulder blades (scapulae) back and together. Your shoulder blades are scientifically named scapulae (scapula singularly). Retraction is … Read more
In the past decade, swimming has gained popularity among the fitness community through Olympians like Michael Phelps – and their slender, but toned bodies. The swimmer’s body has been sought after for several years, as the slim and streamlined, but powerful physiques of swimmers have graced our magazines and televisions as an elite aesthetic. But … Read more
The deadlift is regarded by many as the king of all exercises. This is a pretty high honor in the fitness community, and its distinction is not unearned. The deadlift is a hamstring, gluteus maximus and lower-back blaster that recruits the rest of your body to remain stable throughout the movement. Regular implementation of the … Read more