Biggest Fat Loss Myths BodybuildingExercisesFitness ModelsGym RatTraining MethodsWeight loss by admin - 2nd March 20230 The only way to truly lean up your midsection is to lean up your entire body with a combination of weight training, proper diet and cardio. By Aaron Loynes MPT, CSCS and Brent Seegraves MPT, CSCS As physical therapists, our patients often ask us questions regarding exercise and fitness. By far the
Shrink your waist and get a V-taper BodybuildingExercisesNutritionTraining MethodsWeight loss by admin - 7th 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
SHAPE YOUR THIGHS WITH WALKING LUNGES BodybuildingExercisesFitness ModelsTraining MethodsWeight loss by admin - 12th 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
Prevent Fatigue With Lactate Threshold Training ExercisesFitness ModelsNutritionTraining MethodsWeight loss by admin - 23rd 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
Get a Better Booty and Sculpt Your Butt BodybuildingExercisesTraining MethodsWeight loss by admin - 25th October 20220 Sculpt a nice butt with wide-stance squats! This exercise is the best and fastest way to build sexy, shapely lower body muscles that will turn heads. The wide stance activates your booty muscles better than narrow or medium-width stances. Personal trainers and strength coaches often tell women that a shoulder-width squat
Best Shoulder Workout and Exercises BodybuildingExercisesFitness ModelsTraining MethodsWeight loss by admin - 10th October 20220 Excellent deltoid development can bring a premier yet balanced look to any great physique. Great shoulders stand out, whether on the stage of the competition, in the gym, or in day-to-day life. Building strong and developed shoulders also helps with posture and strengthen important areas around the upper vertebra to
Babes full-body barbell workout BodybuildingExercisesFitness ModelsTraining MethodsWeight loss by admin - 30th January 202230th January 20220 Get stronger, fitter and feel more confident in the gym with this exclusive full-body workout by the Base Body Babes.”The barbell is our favourite piece of training equipment, as it can be used for such a great range of exercises. We like to say that ‘Load is King’ – the exercise that allows you to lift the heaviest loads will ultimately give you the best results, and the barbell allows you to do just that. Although there is no magical number, we love the eight rep range as it allows you to build strength while still keeping the heart rate elevated for optimal calorie burn,” says the ladies, Felicia Oreb and Diana Johnson.Here’s what you need to doA1 Barbell Back Squat A2 Barbell Military Press A3 Barbell Romanian Deadlift A4 Barbell Bent-Over Row A5 Barbell Split Squat A6 Barbell Glute Bridges Perform each exercise A1–A6 back to back, with no rest in between exercisesComplete 8 repetitions of each exercise Rest for 4 minutes after A6 Repeat 4–6 times NOTE: Choose weights that you believe you can complete all repetitions and sets with without failing, yet still keep the weight challenging enough to complete a great workout. Technique is most important when lifting heavy, so don’t compromise your form. Ensure you are completing all repetitions and sets with perfect technique before increasing the weight.Let’s do this!Words/Workout: Felicia Oreb and Diana JohnsonPhotography: Vanessa Natoli / @vanesSanatoliphotographyShare this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)Like this:Like Loading...
High intensity interval training (HIIT) workout ExercisesTraining Methods by admin - 30th November 202130th November 20210 High intensity interval training (HIIT) workout Incorporate high intensity interval training into your workouts to increase fat loss and maximise your results. Exercise scientist Johann Ruys shares his favourite HIIT workout.3 x 1km runs with 2-minute rest in between each (work-to-rest ratio = 2:1)2-minute rest4 x 500m runs with 2-minute rest between each (work-to-rest ratio = 1:1)2-minute rest4 x 150m runs with 1-minute rest in between each (work-to-rest ratio = 1:2)6 x 30m sprints with 10-second rest between each (finisher)Join the movement on Instagram and hashtag #myWHF so we can see what you’re up to!Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)Like this:Like Loading...
Leg raises ExercisesNutritionWeight loss by GymRat - 3rd October 20203rd October 20200 Leg raises are a great way to target the stomach, strengthening lower abdominals and hip reflexors, plus it doesn’t require any gym kit. Add these moves to one of your home workouts for a simple, effective way to tone your tummy. Try 10 reps to start with, and progress to more once you’ve perfected your form.Try out these different variations of leg raises to challenge yourself, make sure you’re also hitting your fat-burning workouts hard, as you need to torch that fat to reveal your new toned tum!Lying down leg raises:-Lie on your back with your hands on the floor or under your bottom.-Keeping a slight bend in the knees and feet together, start with both feet up towards the ceiling.-Without allowing your lower back to overarch, slowly lower your legs towards the floor without bending the knees any more than they already are.-When legs are almost on the floor, squeeze the abs and lift them back up to the start and repeat.Hot tip: if these aren’t challenging enough for you, why not add some ankle weights?Leg raises with a ball Add a bit of weight to make your leg raises more challenging-Start similar to the lying down leg raises -With your feet on the floor, place an exercise or medicine ball between your feet, griping it firmly -Begin to raise your legs up, then slowly lowering your legs down, the weight will cause you to use more control -The weight will cause this exercise to me more challenging than the regular leg raises but effective works the abdominals.Hanging leg raises You can perform this exercise at the gym, in the park or at home if you have a door pull up bar-Hanging from a bar with your arms- grip firmly wide or medium -Begin to raise your knees/legs so that your body makes a 90 degrees angle – Lower your legs down and repeat the exerciseThis exercise can be difficult, some gyms provide a padded bench that can support your back and padded arm rests for your elbows.Side leg raises This exercise can be performed lying or standingFor standing– Standing on one leg, raise the opposite leg to the side as far as you can– Bring it back to the standing position and repeat this exercise for both legs For lying -Lie down on one side- with legs extended and stacked on top of one another-Raise the top leg up as high as you can, lowering it back down to the first poistion. -Repeat Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)Like this:Like Loading...
Time Saver Workout: Mini Spartan Madness BodybuildingExercisesTraining MethodsWeight loss by FUVLatrice - 26th September 202026th September 20200 Edgar ArtigaWORKOUT BY: Luis Buron, Spartan SGX Coach In this workout we’re simulating a Reebok Spartan Race. The mix of running in place and stepups imitate running and climbing uneven terrain and the moves mimic Spartan Race obstacles (as noted in parentheses). The workout finishes with Spartan signature penalty, burpees, and we go for 2 min. Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)Like this:Like Loading...