How to do a pull-up Bodybuilding Exercises Training Methods by admin - 13 August 201729 May 20180 How to do a pull-up Pull-ups are a challenging upper-body exercise that are difficult to master! Here, Nikki Fogden-Moore shares her 4 tips.Anybody who can do a pull-up is in pretty good shape…I’m still working on building mine up and the journey is fun!The best way to get better at pull-ups is to do pull-ups assisted with resistance bands: try looping a band over the pull-up bar and place a foot or knee in the band, then complete pull-ups as normal. Step down carefully and release yourself from the bar.
Full body resistance band workout Exercises Fitness Models Training Methods by admin - 6 July 201729 June 20170 Give your whole body a strength and cardio workout in one with Ashley Azevedo’s resistance band workout.The workoutCircuit training simply means performing exercises back to back with little to no rest in between. Its elevator pitch is maximum perks in minimum time. Due to the fast-paced nature of circuit training, it elevates heart rate and couples cardio and strength training.Even if you’re solely a weights girl, resistance bands are a great way to keep your body guessing and prevent plateaus. The resistance, reps and number of circuits can all be varied to meet your goals and fitness level.What you need to doConsider the list a sequence, not an a la carte menu. Perform a set (10 to 15 reps) of the first exercise and move immediately to the second exercise
10 online and app-based training programs Exercises Training Methods by admin - 1 July 20171 July 20170 10 online and app-based training programs Can’t get to the gym during the week? A new breed of web and app-based training programs takes the excuses out of the busy.Whether you do best with a real-life traininer to keep you accountable, learn best from demos or written instructions or prioritise tracking tools, here are 10 pocket gyms to suit those who don’t have access to a gym.1. trainingonline.comHIT: Devised by a qualified trainer, the customised programs on this free site answer goals such as weight loss, strength conditioning and general fitness. The fitness library contains more than 200 exercises complete with video demonstrations, iPod-ready instructions and printer-friendly versions perfect for lunchtime sessions.
The benefits of plyometric exercises Exercises Fitness Models Training Methods by admin - 29 June 201729 June 20170 The benefits of plyometric exercises Plyometrics are great for cardio, toning and fat loss here, we take a look at how the humble plyometric box can be a killer workout session.“The plyo box has been popular among athletes and hard-core fitness enthusiasts for a while now, but has become more mainstream since the introduction of CrossFit,” says elite trainer of over 15 years Matthew Strickland.“They are great for cardio-based and high-intensity training, but can also be used for rehabilitative purposes and for evening out physique imbalances.”Plyometric boxes and aerobic steps come in a range of heights and sizes to adhere to varying fitness levels and exercise goals. While fixed-height boxes are available and usually come in sets of three to four, try opting for a sturdy, adjustable step if you are tight on space. And if you aren’t confident in the jumps, we say go for foam rather than metal or wood versions: a lot less chance of skinned shins.For cardio/fat loss: Plyometric training involves using explosive bodyweight movements to exert maximum force in the shortest amount of time – making them the perfect fat-burning tool. Explosive movements also mean power and strength, especially in the lower body, can be achieved. Again, keep rest periods short and repetitions as high as possible – although given their taxing nature, sessions shouldn’t go much longer then 30 to 45 minutes.
8 move booty workout Exercises Training Methods Weight loss by admin - 15 May 201715 May 20170 Shape, tighten and lift your butt in just eight moves with this focused resistance workout from fitness model Janine Horsley.Warm-up (not pictured)This dynamic warm-up will prepare your body for key moves. Consider it an investment.2–3 minutes: (20 seconds each)Begin with high knees, running in one place for 20 seconds. Followed with butt kickers, with heels kicking back to touch your butt, for 20 seconds.
Do I need to be skinny to look toned? Exercises Fitness Models Training Methods Weight loss by admin - 7 May 20175 May 20170 Do I need to be skinny to look toned? Want to achieve that ‘shredded’ look? It usually requires an increase in muscle mass and a descrease in body fat.Increased muscle mass (i.e. size, width and volume of your muscle fibres) will help your muscles become more visible beneath body fat; however, significant mass is not always necessary for improved tone.According to exercise scientist Johann Ruys, “Muscle mass increase is generally associated with an increase in tone, but an increase in tone is not necessarily associated with a major increase in size.”How to achieve that ‘shredded’ lookTo achieve the ‘shredded’ look of a figure model, increased muscle mass is generally required – more so than for the taut, slender lines of a bikini model
Brooke Stacey’s total body workout Weight loss by admin - 1 May 20171 May 20170 Get your heart rate pumping with this total body workout by February 2017 cover model Brooke Stacey.This total body workout is as much about balance and coordination training as it is about building strength. This means you not only train the whole body, but you also make your entire body a stronger and more cohesively functioning machine. Try to put as much power as you can behind each compound movement to get your heart pumping.Words/workout: Brooke Stacey (pictured)Photography: James PatrickPerform each exercise for 3 sets of 10 to 12 reps in each set (or on each leg).Step-Up with overhead press1.Stand on the floor behind your step with weights held at your sides.2. Step right foot on to bench and squeeze glute of back leg as it lifts behind you