Choosing what type of cardio to do can be overwhelming: Treadmills, Rowing Machines, Stair Climbers, Stationary Bikes: There are so many different options. And while each can help you burn calories. Which are actually the most effective cardio machines that burn the most calories per hour? To help you make a decision, I’ve answered this
When I started taking physical fitness more seriously, I didn’t think of reaction time exercises. Like many others, I would strive to improve flexibility, toning, and endurance. But without good reaction time, your active lifestyle has an expiration date. Not only does reaction time determine your success as an athlete, but it helps us prevent
Who doesn’t love taking their shoes off after a long day? But should you take them off to squat? There are pros and cons for everything in life and squatting barefoot definitely has its benefits, but is it right for you? There are definitely pros and cons when it comes to squatting barefoot. Training barefoot
Popularized by Olympic champion Casey Victor in 1973, the pullover exercises are starting to become a popular (again) exercise in fitness programs due to their ability to work a whole range of upper body parts like the chest, back, arms and shoulder muscles, including secondary movers and stabilizer muscles. You will discover what muscles are
Running is so much more than just moving your legs at a fast pace. When you break down all the muscles that are involved, how each of these individual muscles works, and how they work together in perfect harmony to propel you forward. It’s an eye-opener, in which one thing becomes clear: Your body is
I absolutely hate leg day, but you know the dudes you see in the gym with big upper body and stick legs? I don’t want to be that dude and I know you don’t either. But there is a way that I have found to enjoy leg days and how to maximize your cardio and
Hard yoga poses are focused on improving the strength, flexibility, balance, increasing muscle growth, and just look completely badass when holding these ridiculous poses! You may be wondering: “How do I advance my yoga skills to the badass level?” Ideally, you should be starting at the foundational yoga training and follow the three-phase progression to
Learning yoga for the first time? Here’s the deal: Yoga can be difficult to learn and requires the right training to prevent injuries and get the most out of yoga. You should learn yoga in a three-phase process and foundational training is the starting point. I have made a shortlist of some of the best
Losing weight might be a big challenge for some. And coming up with a weight loss workout plan could somewhat make this a lot more challenging. Yes, getting regular exercise is a big help to meet your goals, both in a sustainable and healthy way. However, you should be more careful when choosing the right
Zercher exercises were first started in the 1930s. They are named after Ed Zercher, a strong man who competed in professional tournaments of the time. Despite their professional origin, Zercher exercises are simple to incorporate into your existing routine and provide plenty of additional benefits to even the most basic exercises. The standard Zercher augment
