Fitness Obsessed
If you turn to social media and Youtube, you'll come across many personal trainers offering their various workout routines. There's a constant drum of pressure to have big muscles, six-pack abs, or a coke bottle shape for the ladies. However, is it essential for you to bench 300 pounds or squat 600 pounds?…
Fitness
You may not make it to the gym if you have a busy schedule or are constantly on the go. If you travel a lot, you know some of the gyms in the hotel are a hit or miss. Don't fret. Here is a HIIT workout that will surely help you burn those calories. You…
The Mechanics of Breathing
Our breath is something we take for granted. It's easy, right? Just breathe in and out. Unfortunately, many people do not know how to breathe properly, particularly during exercise. The health benefits of proper breathing are many and include improved blood circulation, increased oxygenation of the blood, and improved heart…
There are a lot of benefits to stretching before and after a workout. Stretching helps reduce pain or prevents injuries, relaxes your muscles and eliminates lactic acid. There are two types of stretching: dynamic stretching and static stretching. Both have their own unique advantages, so it’s important to know when to use one over the…
Calorie Burner
Compound exercises are one of the most effective ways to burn calories and lose weight. Targeting multiple muscle groups at once helps you torch more calories in less time. Plus, they're a great way to build strength and muscle definition. If you're looking to lose weight, focus on compound exercises that work…
Obesity Can Be Genetic
Recent studies on obesity suggest that those suffering from being overweight may have specific genes that lead to overeating. Obesity may be hereditary, passed down from parent to child. T he journal PLoS Genetics looked at obesity rates in families, finding specific genes linked to obesity. These genes control…
Sex and the Athlete
The relationship between athletic performance and sex is a debate for the ages. One can't deny the importance of sex as it is a basic need of everybody. Whether a man or a woman, sex provides healing energy to increase libido in both. However, when it comes to the sexual health…
A few years ago, right before the pandemic, I embarked on a 6-week CrossFit fitness challenge. CrossFit for the uninformed is a high-intensity strength and conditioning program that combines Olympic weightlifting, gymnastics, and cardiovascular training elements. The goal of CrossFit is to improve overall fitness and physical preparedness. CrossFit has become wildly popular, even…
Better Body Control
Unilateral stability refers to the ability of a person or object to maintain balance and control when working or moving in a single direction. There are many benefits to having good unilateral strength. Some of these benefits include:- improved balance and coordination- greater efficiency in movement- better performance in activities that require…
Calorie Burner
Here's an exercise to add to your repertoire: the dumbbell push press. This exercise will burn those calories and get your heart pumping. This is a full-body workout that works your shoulders, chest, triceps, and legs. It's a great exercise to add to your upper body strength training routine. You can always add…


