Tag: fitness
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Home Dumbbell Exercises That Use an Adjustable Bench
Working out from home is a convenient, effective way to stay fit. Dumbbells and an adjustable bench are something every good home gym should have. If you are looking for exercise routines using these equipment pieces but don’t know where to start, we’ll explore some basic home dumbbell exercises in this article. Chest Press The…
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Fitness for Older Men: Exercise Tips for Men Over 40
As men get older, staying fit and healthy becomes more important than ever. Exercise can help maintain muscle mass, improve bone density, reduce the risk of chronic diseases, and increase overall well-being. It matters for other reasons too. However, as the body ages, it becomes more vulnerable to injury and it takes longer to recover….
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4 Reasons Why You Should Mix Up Your Workouts
As you have adopted a more active lifestyle, you have likely developed a workout routine that you follow. Although you may enjoy it, you should still mix things up since you may do yourself more harm than good. Here are four reasons why you should mix up your workouts. Reason #1: You Will Avoid Injuries One…
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Do Sprints Burn Fat?
How many workout fads have you seen at this point in your life? HIIT, muscle confusion, CrossFit, Starting Strength, boot camps, and probably countless others. While these programs do work for many, sometimes simplicity in a workout develops consistency – the real key to long-term fitness success. And nothing is more simple, functional, and athletically…
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Fix Your Failed Resolutions, Don’t Dump Them
By middle of January, you usually know how serious you are about your New Year’s resolutions. One in four quit by the end of the first week of January, and 43% quit before the beginning of February. Only 9% of people see their resolutions through successfully. If you have set a goal this year and…
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Best Exercises to Improve Posture
The average person spends about 7 hours per day looking at a screen. Most of which is in a hunched over position, switching between staring at our work computers and phones. A typical computer or phone viewing position wreaks havoc on your posture, leading to rounded and internally-rotated shoulders, forward head carriage, and exaggerated or…
