Get Shapely Legs and Toned Glutes: Best Workout BodybuildingExercisesFitness ModelsGym RatNutritionTraining MethodsWeight loss by admin - 22 November 20230 By 8-Time Ms. Fitness Olympia Adela Garcia A Figure competitor who has the typical body frame of a woman – she has a very lean upper body but tends to hold more muscle and weight in her lower body – wanted to know the best way to bring her legs down
Squats for Firm Glutes and Calves BodybuildingExercisesGym RatTraining MethodsWeight loss by admin - 18 August 20230 Q: Does changing your foot stance during squats make any difference in terms of which muscles you work? I want to target the outer part of my quads. Is this possible? A. Unfortunately, altering your foot stance when squatting won’t allow you to recruit different quadriceps muscles. The vastus lateralis (the quad
How to increase muscle gain BodybuildingExercisesTraining Methods by admin - 28 April 202328 April 20230 To increase lean muscle mass, progressive overload is essential - here's how to build up your gains. Angelique Tagaroulias writes. Progressive overload not only does it stimulate muscle hypertrophy by forcing the muscle to adapt to increased loads, it also aids in the development of stronger and denser bones, ligaments, tendons and cartilage. “Progression is
For Toned Legs and Inner Thigh Sweep, Work the Quads BodybuildingExercisesFitness ModelsGym RatNutritionTraining MethodsWeight loss by admin - 29 March 20230 Q: Is there any way to target the muscle on the inner part of the thigh just above the knee? I have knobby knees and would like to add shape and definition to the area. A: The muscle you’re referring to is called the vastus medialis, one of the four muscles of
Clean up your Diet BodybuildingFitness ModelsGym RatNutritionTraining MethodsWeight loss by admin - 10 March 20230 The first days of warmth and sunshine are almost here, and with those come motivation and inspiration for many. It is a time of renewal and revival in more ways than one. It’s a great time to clean up one’s diet and shed excess body fat. There are a variety
Biggest Fat Loss Myths BodybuildingExercisesFitness ModelsGym RatTraining MethodsWeight loss by admin - 2 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 - 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
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 –