Get a Stronger Core With Kettlebell Twists Bodybuilding Exercises Fitness Models Gym Rat Training Methods Weight loss by admin - 19 February 20230 The abdominal muscles are usually the weak link in anyone’s “core” development. While endless sets of crunches and leg raise will strengthen the anterior abdominal wall,1 these exercises provide a less direct activation pattern to the muscles living on the side of the waist (yes, the ones that seem to be
Shrink your waist and get a V-taper Bodybuilding Exercises Nutrition Training Methods Weight loss by admin - 7 February 20230 Q: How can I make my waist smaller? I feel thick around the middle. A: The first thing you need to do is assess whether your problem is related to excess body fat, or if it’s a function of your body type. If it’s a body fat issue, then you simply need
Should you stretch before training? Bodybuilding Exercises Training Methods Weight loss by admin - 28 January 20230 By Steven J. Fleck, Ph.D. Q: I’ve heard that you shouldn’t stretch right before a weight-training session because this will decrease your maximal strength and power. I’ve noticed, however, that the majority of the studies looking at the effects of stretching right before a training session have studied people with little or
Flat Belly Tips for 2023 Bodybuilding Exercises Fitness Models Weight loss by admin - 20 January 20230 Ever wonder how some ladies, from everyday gals, and your co-workers to professional athletes, sport a flat stomach and maybe even a six-pack? There are no “secrets” but rather it’s a lifestyle that forms the foundation of a fit and lean midsection. Diet or more precisely, a healthy eating plan
SHAPE YOUR THIGHS WITH WALKING LUNGES Bodybuilding Exercises Fitness Models Training Methods Weight loss by admin - 12 January 20230 Lunges to the front are an outstanding exercise if you are thinking about getting in some snow skiing (especially cross-country skiing) this winter. Lunges are also great if your primary goal is to get tight and toned hips and thighs. As an added benefit, lunges will tax and therefore improve
IMPROVE YOUR POSTURE WITH SHRUGS Bodybuilding Exercises Fitness Models Training Methods Weight loss by admin - 2 January 20230 Q: When doing shrugs, is it beneficial to rotate in an arc forward to back? I see people doing this and I cannot see why it would be a bad thing … but I’m not sure. First it’s important to understand that the target muscle in the shrug is the trapezius –
Tighten Your Tummy With Curl-Up Crunches Bodybuilding Exercises Training Methods Weight loss by admin - 20 December 20220 The holidays are upon us, but that doesn’t mean your fitness plan has to take a back seat to the tempting foods and their consequences that can materialize around this time of year. Now is as good a time as any to “exercise” extra pounds with some focused abdominal work.
Are Behind-the-Neck Lat Pulldowns Dangerous? Bodybuilding Exercises Training Methods Weight loss by admin - 11 December 20220 Q: Is there any harm to performing behind-the-neck lat pulldowns? A trainer in my gym told me they can be dangerous. A: The trainer was correct. As a general rule, you should avoid any exercise that requires pulling or pushing a weight behind the neck. The problem with these moves is that
Kettlebells vs. Free Weights: Which Is Better? Bodybuilding Exercises Training Methods Weight loss by admin - 30 November 20220 Training with a kettlebell, a large iron ball connected to a handle, may seem like a relatively new way to exercise – but there is nothing new about kettlebells. 19th-century strongmen such as Arthur Saxon, Eugene Sandow, and Ivan Poddubny used kettlebells to build lean, powerful, lightning-fast physiques that allowed
Prevent Fatigue With Lactate Threshold Training Exercises Fitness Models Nutrition Training Methods Weight loss by admin - 23 November 20220 By Rick Morris The best way to improve your running performance and fitness is to raise your lactate threshold. You’re well into your daily run and your legs are feeling heavy and nonresponsive. You’ve lost most of the “pop” or power in your stride. It’s getting difficult to maintain your running rhythm
Carbs Don’t Make You Fat Nutrition Training Methods Weight loss by admin - 14 November 20220 Fear of carbs? Get over it! Enough of this “carbs make you fat” mumbo jumbo. It’s a shame that mainstream America hasn’t a clue that you don’t get fat from eating carbs. It’s true you can actually burn fat while eating them daily. The key is eating the right types
Do you need to cut out dairy to lose fat? Nutrition Training Methods Weight loss by admin - 4 November 20220 Q: Do I need to cut out dairy to lose fat? A: Definitely not! Cutting out dairy to get lean is one of the biggest dieting myths. It most probably arose from the fact that a certain percentage of people are lactose intolerant (i.e., they can’t properly digest milk sugar), which often