It’s not uncommon for people in the fitness world to go to extremes and follow routines that push them to their limits. Many people also feel that weight training and bodyweight exercise are two disconnected concepts; and the general belief is that bodyweight training is a very “natural” way of improving your fitness levels. While … Read more
Anyone that aims for a well-built body also wants to ensure that they follow a well-balanced exercise routine that includes flexibility, cardio and strength training etc. However, most people lead very busy lives and find it very difficult to include all these activities into their routine. It’s also why many people wonder whether it’s alright … Read more
If you have been bodybuilding for a while, you know how important your joints are in your ability to continue training hard. If your joints aren’t functioning at their optimum levels, it limits your ability to lift heavier weights and perform all types of bodybuilding exercises. For instance, if you are doing an exercise like … Read more
Many bodybuilders are under the impression that as long as the work out consistently at the gym, their muscles will continue to grow. This particular line of thinking just ends up costing them years of hard work as there are other things that matter too, if they want tangible results. It’s quite logical to believe … Read more
Most people that are into bodybuilding are also quite obsessed with building their abs and are willing to do just about anything to ensure they are able to flaunt that six-pack. While some try to look for quick methods such as “5-minute abs” or something on those lines, most people are aware that these approaches … Read more
Most people aren’t aware of this, but almost everyone that’s trained with weights, at one point or the other, has experienced the adverse effects of over-training. Over-training only leads to muscle fatigue, serious injury, hinders muscle growth and can also lead to muscle loss. Over-training is an extremely common occurrence; because a large number of … Read more
There are some people that have always been skinny and no matter how much they try, they can’t seem to gain muscle and weight. And then, there are the bigger guys who really want to get rid of their broad waistline, and have broader shoulders. Many women like to have a toned look and know … Read more
It’s a common misunderstanding amongst those who exercise regularly as well as those who are new to the field, that only experienced athletes involve themselves in strength training. However, this is no more than a myth. When you ignore strength training in your workout schedule, you leave out too much health, physical and mental benefits. … Read more