The Key to a Stable Body
In the world of weight training, much attention is brought to the compound movements that recruit large muscle groups. These movements include squats, deadlifts, bench press, and weighted rows— the renowned core lifts. Such movements are extremely important and should be incorporated, in some form or another, into any lifting regimen. That being said, many […]
Macro Splits You Should Focus On
Whether an individual is active or not, there is a considerable amount of energy expended as natural biological processes occur within our bodies. Each time we breathe, we use energy. Each time our heart beats, we use energy. We utilize energy while we are sleeping, metabolizing food, speaking—- at every moment. Now, for the athletes […]
Understanding Our Body’s Engine
Blood is the only liquid tissue in the human body. Composed of both red and white blood cells, plasma and clotting agents called platelets, blood acts as a messenger to all reaches of the body. t carries a number of things including nutrients, oxygen, and hormones while assisting with thermoregulation and acid/base balance (elaborate on […]
5 Best Bodyweight Exercises to Incorporate Into Your Workout
There is a longstanding misconception that people can’t build muscle without weights. Although weights can expedite the strength gain process, bodyweight exercises are also very effective, improving cardiovascular endurance while also increasing strength. Incorporating bodyweight movements into your weight training program can maximize results. Here are some of the exercises to include: 1. Pushups— The […]
3 Post Workout Mistakes and How to Fix Them
Crushing a workout and reaching your daily fitness goals is undoubtedly a great feeling. Embracing the burn, breaking a heavy sweat, and pushing pash benchmarks are all rewarding feats. But what many fail to realize is that progress doesn’t begin and end with the workout. What one does after exercising has a large bearing on […]
How to Get Back Into Exercise After an Injury
Whether you are an athlete in training or a normal gym-goer with a steady routine, injuries can seem like a towering hurdle between where you currently are and where you want to be. While you are more than likely to lose some progress, it may not be as bad as you anticipate, and being smart […]
