Should you stretch before training? BodybuildingExercisesTraining MethodsWeight 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 BodybuildingExercisesFitness ModelsWeight 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 BodybuildingExercisesFitness ModelsTraining MethodsWeight 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 BodybuildingExercisesFitness ModelsTraining MethodsWeight 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 BodybuildingExercisesTraining MethodsWeight 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? BodybuildingExercisesTraining MethodsWeight 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
Prevent Fatigue With Lactate Threshold Training ExercisesFitness ModelsNutritionTraining MethodsWeight 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
Do you need to cut out dairy to lose fat? NutritionTraining MethodsWeight 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
Best Shoulder Workout and Exercises BodybuildingExercisesFitness ModelsTraining MethodsWeight loss by admin - 10 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
BEST EXERCISE FOR TONED ARMS BodybuildingExercisesNutritionTraining MethodsWeight loss by admin - 1 October 20220 Firm and sleek upper arms can provide the perfect finishing touch to the hours you spend working toward perfecting your fit physique. Although your arms can be covered up by sweat shirts during the winter, they will be on display in just about everything you wear during the summer and