Should you stretch before training? BodybuildingExercisesTraining MethodsWeight loss by admin - 28th 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 - 20th 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 - 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
IMPROVE YOUR POSTURE WITH SHRUGS BodybuildingExercisesFitness ModelsTraining MethodsWeight loss by admin - 2nd 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 - 20th 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.
Kettlebells vs. Free Weights: Which Is Better? BodybuildingExercisesTraining MethodsWeight loss by admin - 30th 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 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
Training for Sultry Shoulders BodybuildingExercisesFitness ModelsNutritionTraining MethodsWeight loss by admin - 13th July 20220 With summer already upon us, you’re invariably finding yourself in situations that lend themselves to wearing a variety of shoulder-bearing clothes. Whether it’s a spaghetti-strap dress at a dinner party, a sleeveless outfit at a picnic, or a swimsuit at the beach, your shoulders will be displayed prominently for all
How to measure your strength progression BodybuildingExercisesFitness ModelsTraining Methods by admin - 15th April 202215th April 20220 Strength progression is all about how much weight you can lift, over a certain number of reps or sets, here's how to measure your progression. What is it? Tracking strength progression is vital to any resistance based program, with muscles needing to be consistently challenged in order to fortify the neural connections and muscular adaptions
How to eat like a female fitness model Fitness ModelsWeight loss by admin - 12th November 202112th November 20210 For 30-year-old fitness model, Emily Skye, it used to be about getting skinny and slaving away on the cardio machines. It then became all about nourishing her body to becoming strong, working out and becoming healthy. Her food philosophy Don’t diet – instead just make clean eating part of your lifestyle. Learn as