You’re feeling fit and raring to start your CrossFit workout, so you might not think you need to warm up first, but you’re wrong. You’re going to be performing a lot of different movements, such as running, jumping, and lifting, and you don’t want to run out of steam. So a warm up is crucial. …
Strengthening your core is about more than getting a six-pack. This group of muscles is the foundation of every movement you make. Considering how crucial it is, you can understand how, as much as you thoroughly exercise every other muscle you have, if you don’t include your core, you’re not bringing your body to its …
You want strength? You want greater muscle mass in your back? Pull ups will help you achieve these goals. But if that’s all you’re hoping to gain from them, you’re missing out. What’s the hype about pull ups? Not only an exercise that’s great for your back, pull ups boost muscle mass in the biceps, …
Nobody wants to skip leg day, but if you find yourself having to exercise at home or the park without any of your usual machinery and accessories, you might be wondering how to get an effective training session going. Is it even possible to do a leg curl exercise without machines when we can’t go …
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Want a perfectly sculpted back? Start doing some lat pulldowns and you will get there fast. The lat pulldown is the most effective way to strengthen and sculpt the back. This machine works the latissimus dorsi (or wings), the largest group of muscles in the back. The best lat pulldown can be done at the …
You push your limits in the gym to pack on muscle. Yet, you know that it’s what you put into your body, rather than what you do to it, that is the real key to building mass. That’s why you’re all over the latest research on supplement ingredients that will give you that muscle building …
At the core of any gym’s circuit, it is common to find a leg extension machine. While these machines do serve a purpose, namely isolating quadriceps, there are a variety of exercises that can yield results for this core muscle group. Alternatives that can build muscle balance, reduce knee strain, and liven up a workout …
The 5k race is a long distance road race that spans a distance of five kilometers, hence the admittedly unimaginative name. While it is the shortest distance of any road race event, it is often considered a huge milestone and great personal achievement, whether it’s your first 5k or you’re a veteran runner. Because there’s …
If you’re putting in a lot of time and effort at the gym to develop and define your chest muscles but are not seeing enough results, what do you do? The right bodyweight chest exercises will yield results, so if you’re not experiencing success, the reason might be the type of chest exercises you’re doing …
Cardio can be a real drag when you’re just running on the spot all the time. Maybe it’s time to explore the benefits of jumping jacks. Work your body in a different way to reap the benefits of this exercise. You can even lose weight in the process. Basically, if you’re thinking of adding a …
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