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5 Tips for Bodybuilding With Lower Back Pain

Sunday, October 6th, 2024
athletic women avoiding lower back pain by lifting weights

Bodybuilding is a great way to sculpt and tone muscles, but the strain that it places on the body is sometimes too much to bear. Injuries are not uncommon among bodybuilders, and lower back pain is one of the most common problems experienced by lifters everywhere.

If you’re experiencing lower back pain, you don’t have to stop your workout routine. However, you should remember these tips that will help you manage your back pain and heal quickly. Warming up, stretching properly, and maintaining strict form will go a long way, but try these tips when all else fails.

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The 6 Best Arm Exercises You Probably Aren’t Doing

Thursday, September 5th, 2024
athlete with big arms from using the best arm exercises

Who doesn’t want bigger, stronger arms? Almost everyone who lifts weights will, at some point, do exercises for their biceps and triceps. Unfortunately, doing the same old curls and push-downs won’t produce the results you want so we need a fresh list of the best arm exercises that are probably not even in your routine today.

The triceps comprise 2/3 of the size of the upper arms. So while you may have fun building raging biceps, a more triceps-focused routine will probably get you where you need to be quicker. And as a side effect, stronger triceps translate to a stronger bench press if you’re into that sort of thing.

If you are stuck in an arm-building rut, use the following six exercises to breathe life back into your workouts.

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6 Types of Fitness Classes for Every Skill Level

Tuesday, August 27th, 2024
athletes in fitness classes training hard

Participation in sports does not demand from you a high skill level. You just need to start an activity that you enjoy doing. Fitness classes keep your motivation level higher, and you feel improvement in your body with time. Finding the right fitness class can make all the difference in your workout routine, whether you’re a beginner looking to get started or a seasoned athlete seeking a new challenge.

With so many class options available, it can be overwhelming to choose the best fit for your skill level and goals. So let us break down six types of fitness classes that cater to every level of experience, ensuring that you can find the perfect match to help you stay motivated, improve your fitness, and have fun along the way.

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How to Stay Fit While Traveling

Tuesday, August 20th, 2024
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Staying fit and in shape while traveling can be challenging, I get you. When I was traveling in Southeast Asia, I could only find member and personal training gyms.

That said, it’s entirely achievable with the right strategies. Whether you’re navigating bustling cities, relaxing on a beach, or trekking through remote landscapes, maintaining your fitness routine helps you feel energized and ready to make the most of your journey. 

This guide offers practical tips on how to incorporate exercise into your travel plans, make healthy food choices, and stay motivated, ensuring that your adventures leave you feeling just as strong and healthy as when you started.

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The 5 Best Low-Impact Exercises

Thursday, August 15th, 2024
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If you’re an exercise enthusiast, it might be hard to wrap your mind around the many benefits of low-impact exercise. Far too many fitness junkies believe that your workout needs to be high-intensity every single time. While there are countless benefits associated with high-intensity exercise, it’s not the only form out there.

Low-impact exercises are especially useful if you’re recovering from a recent injury. They also serve you well when training for a vigorous event. Incorporating low-impact exercises into your workout regime helps condition your body, repair muscles, and give your body the rest it needs to recover. Want to learn more about some of the best low-impact exercises for overall health and strength? Keep reading!

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The 10 Best Desk Exercises You Can Do at Work

Tuesday, August 13th, 2024
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In today’s fast-paced work environment, spending long hours at a desk has become the norm, often at the expense of our physical well-being. However, staying active during work hours doesn’t require a trip to the gym. Incorporating simple desk exercises into your daily routine can help combat the negative effects of prolonged sitting, boost your energy levels, and improve overall health.

Let’s explore the best exercises you can do right at your desk to keep your body moving and your mind sharp, all without leaving your workspace.

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The Best Exercises to Build Endurance

Monday, July 1st, 2024
this girl got ripped abs partially by adding exercises to build endurance

Athletes have become bigger and stronger and are in better shape nowadays, and the trend to build endurance through specific training has only accelerated this phenomenon. Athletes are getting leaner and more ‘ripped’ than ever, in nearly every sport.

It used to be that a baseball player, for example, would focus on exercises specifically designed to improve the specific skill set that they needed to succeed on the baseball field. The same sport-specific training was true for every sport. But as people began to see the broad-spectrum benefits that came with endurance training for events like the triathlon, it became evident that an individual with greater strength and endurance in any sport could benefit from a more well-rounded circuit of exercises.

It didn’t take long before regular people started to realize that they could benefit from endurance training, too, and it quickly became more and more popular. Today, its appeal is at an all-time high. Even weekend athletes, as a result of endurance training, are becoming almost indefatigable.

Here’s why.

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What is My Body Type? Ectomorph, Mesomorph, Endomorph

Tuesday, June 18th, 2024
a group of men asking what is my body type?

You could be wasting your time with a great workout routine and proper nutrition if you don’t know how to train and eat based on your body type. When I first started training and reading about body types my first question – what is my body type, was hard to answer. It seemed I was the combination of 2 of them so initially, I struggled to categorize myself. Honestly, your body type category doesn’t matter enough for anyone to be stressed out about categorizing the body type but knowing the details of how to eat and train for each type, at least gave me some direction as I set goals for fat loss and strength gains in my earlier years.

Hopefully, this guide will help you find some answers if you ask the question, ‘What is my body type?’

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How to Choose the Best Exercises at the Gym

Wednesday, June 12th, 2024
examples of the best exercises at the gym

Exercise is a great way to improve your health and overall fitness.  There are a wide variety of workouts to choose from and these will vary depending on your age, health status, and fitness levels. Not only is there an overwhelming choice of equipment, there is the question of which are the best exercises at the gym, and which exercise modalities will properly help you reach your goals.

Check out these different workout strategies to help you choose the best exercises at the gym.

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How to do Dips

Monday, June 10th, 2024
bodybuilders show how to do dips with plates added

Dips are listed in a Swole post as one of the top 5 best triceps exercises. They can be useful for both chest and triceps training but to make them work for us we have to learn the ins and outs of how to do dips and how to do them properly to work with our personal goals.

Based on the principle that exercises in which you move your body through space are better than the exercises that keep you in a stationary position, dips are better than push ups. It is also easier for you to add weight to your dips than it is to add weight to a push-up.

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Top 6 Ab Training Mistakes

Friday, June 7th, 2024
this ripped couple avoided ab training mistakes

Want thick, dense abs that stand out like a washboard? Want a ripped midsection with veins and shredded striations? No? How about this: Want to look good naked? If you answered yes to any of those, you’ll want to be sure you’re not making any common ab training mistakes.

You will never achieve any of the above goals or personal goals if you train your abs once a week with three sets of crunches for 100 reps, or if you eat like a horse. Avoid these 6 common abdominal training mistakes and your abs will dial in. Whether you are a bodybuilder, an athlete, or a novice, chances are you are making several of these ab training mistakes in your training right now. Take heed!

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Grip Training: Hold On With A Bulldog Grip

Wednesday, May 29th, 2024
massive forearms due to heavy grip training

A few years ago, Josh Hanagarne, aka The World’s Strongest Librarian, sent me this great piece of work on grip training. Enjoy. (BTW, the quote in the title is from Abraham Lincoln).

I got into grip training for two reasons:

Number one, it looked fun and people I liked were doing it. Monkey see monkey do.

Second, I was getting strong enough that my hands were starting to become my limiting factor. This was a sobering realization which took place at the intersection of Lame and Weak.

Like most things I like right off, once I jumped in, I jumped in all the way. Grip training was addictive for me. Better yet, it gave me one more way to make progress, which is usually the major ingredient in how happy I am. I could either set aside dedicated days for grip work or, the more I learned, I could squeeze it into my normal workouts without much of a headache.

Before I tell you how I add grip training to your workout, I just want to give you a quick look at four different types of hand strength so that you don’t overemphasize anything or neglect anything that could be useful to you.

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How to Fit In a Workout On Vacation

Friday, May 3rd, 2024
fit woman workout on vacation

Most vacations mean people take a break from their everyday life. Vacations can be great for health as well, by eliminating the daily stress from working 8-10 hrs, commuting, and having stressful responsibilities. They leave their routines at home and go away to have some fun. It’s great to get away and not think about work, but it may not be so great if you’re trying to stick with some daily habits. You’ll want to attempt to workout on vacation to keep your muscles limber and your blood flowing.

One of the most popular routines is a full-body workout. It can be difficult to keep up with this routine while you’re away for various reasons such as lack of equipment and training facilities. No matter the reason why you think you can’t get it done, here are a few tips to help see that you do.

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8 Simple Ways to Make Your Workout Effective

Friday, September 1st, 2023
Women who want to Workout Effective

Engaging in regular exercise with an intense workout is not only beneficial for your physical well-being but also for your mental health.

It has been proven to alleviate stress, enhance concentration, and promote better sleep. Nonetheless, it’s common to prioritize other tasks over fitness. It’s understandable to experience reduced motivation during colder weather or when preoccupied with various thoughts. However, there will always be excuses to postpone exercise.

The key lies in discovering enjoyable workout routines that will keep you coming back for more.

To assist you with this, I share some insightful ideas on how to make your workouts more effective and enjoyable, ensuring your long-term commitment.

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Seven Easy Steps to Reach Your Fitness Goals

Thursday, August 24th, 2023
fit woman has reached her fitness goals

There’s no such thing as a one-for-all fitness regimen. Health and fitness can mean different things to different people. That’s why understanding your body type and fitness goals is important before setting them. 

One of the best ways to stay on top of your health is to indulge in healthy physical activities and eating habits. But the most important thing during your fitness journey is to set realistic goals. Thinking it’s impossible to eliminate all that junk food that’s culminated into fat in your body? 

Well, forget that because we’ll highlight a few easy steps to help you achieve your fitness goals. 

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Trampoline Exercises and Workouts: Bouncing Your Way to Fitness

Thursday, August 17th, 2023
woman performing Trampoline Exercises

Are you looking for a fun and effective way to stay in shape? Look no further than trampoline exercises and workouts! Not just for kids, trampolining can provide a low-impact, high-intensity workout that engages your entire body.

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How Taking Videos During Your Workout Can Help Your Fitness Progress

Friday, June 2nd, 2023
girl experiencing great fitness progress

Taking videos during workouts can help you stay motivated, improve your form, gain more muscle mass, and add to your fitness progress. Many people who work out at home or in a gym prefer taking videos of themselves rather than having someone else do it for them. There are several reasons why people choose to take their own workout videos. Some people feel that they don’t want anyone else watching them and judging them; others simply don’t have someone else available to record their workouts for them.

Others find that taking their own videos helps them stay more focused and motivated to continue working out. This is especially true if you’re new to exercising or don’t exercise regularly. Some people even take videos of themselves exercising in order to track their progress over time.

In this article, we will discuss how taking videos can help with fitness progress.

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10 Healthy Ways To Build Muscle

Monday, May 29th, 2023
ways to build muscle

Building muscle does a lot of positive things for you in general. It helps you look great, feel more energetic, and maintain your vitality as you get older. It also helps guard against injury and increases your metabolism. It’s important to design the right muscle-building routine for your age, fitness level, and stage of life. Get together with a licensed trainer to put something together that’s right for you.

Want more tips? Read on for healthy ways to build muscle. 

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5 Benefits of Power Boxing Workouts – Unleash the Power!

Friday, May 12th, 2023
Power boxing workouts man hitting heavy bag

Power Boxing Workouts are a great way to build strength and develop quality striking and self-defense techniques. They’re also a great way to improve cardio, strengthen core muscles, and burn fat.

A power boxing workout will make you feel stronger and more confident when done correctly. Getting stronger, lifting heavier weights, and being able to throw harder can be hugely beneficial for your mental health. Let’s investigate all of the benefits of boxing.

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Where to Find New Year Health and Fitness Motivation

Friday, December 30th, 2022
New Year health and fitness motivation for chopping veggies

There is no telling how many people will resolve to lose weight, get in shape, and pursue better health and fitness at the turn of the calendar year, but it’s a good bet that the number includes most of the people reading right now. The problem for most of us is in finding our New Year Health and Fitness Motivation. After the marathon eating and loafing characteristic of the holiday season, most of us enter the New Year feeling like sloths, and those few extra pounds around the middle are not helping the situation.

This might not be quite enough to motivate you to make a change that will reverse your situation, especially if you’re feeling a little depressed about it already. So here are just a few tips that will help you to find the motivation you need to set goals and improve your health and fitness in the coming year.

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