Chronic pain (which also known as persistent pain) is pain which persists beyond the anticipated healing time of an injury. As opposed to acute pain which is as a result of tissue damage, chronic pain is less about the structural or tissue injury and more about the sensitivity of the…
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Ripped, chiselled abs are the holy grail of several fitness enthusiasts. They tell the world that you’re strong and lean. And six pack abs are not easy to achieve. Athletes aside, most individuals have abdominal muscles which are veiled by a layer of fat. Some of it is near the…
Read MoreWhen it comes down to exercise, the terms “stamina” and “endurance” are basically interchangeable. However, there are some subtle differences between these two. The term ‘stamina’ refers to the mental and physical ability to sustain an activity for a long period of time. When individuals speak about stamina, they often…
Read MoreAerobic exercise is any kind of cardiovascular conditioning or “cardio.” Throughout cardiovascular conditioning, your breathing – as well as heart rate – increase for a sustained period of time. Examples of aerobic workouts include swimming laps, running or – alternatively – cycling. Anaerobic exercise involves quick bursts of energy and…
Read MoreThe term “bungee” inevitably conjures visions of daring jumps off tall bridges in addition to swinging upside down by your ankles. Alas, none of that is involved in a bungee fitness workout (daredevils, you’ll have to get your thrills elsewhere). Bungee fitness workouts are one of the latest fitness trends…
Read MoreNo matter how well your training may be going, you could doubt your capacity to hit your goal time on race day. How can you be extremely confident that your hard work is paying dividends? The answer is a benchmark workout, which is done a few weeks before your race…
Read MoreOften individuals think about exercise as something which will possibly make them look better as well as maybe live longer. However, it doesn’t just end there. Exercise may improve all aspects of a person’s life, especially relationships with friends, family as well as significant others. Unfortunately, diet culture frequently plays…
Read MoreIt’s so easy to count it out, but recovery is an important step of any training programme. It doesn’t matter if you’re new to the gym or getting ready to run your next marathon. Any kind of exercise puts your body through wear and tear, so you want to give…
Read MoreMost personal trainers would probably agree that the hex bar is an essential piece of gym equipment. This is mainly because it’s the best regression exercise for the traditional barbell deadlift. Based on comfort and favourable execution, some may even make the argument that the hex bar is preferred. Not…
Read MoreLifting weights is, as countless research shows, is a phenomenal way to get stronger, build muscle, burn fat, increase endurance, relieve stress as well as improve a variety of health markers. However, the term “lifting weights” covers all manner of sins — there are many ways to do it. A…
Read MoreStrength training isn’t only about getting more muscle tone. It’s also about becoming healthier, fitter, and feeling stronger — all of which is encouraging for women. Exercising with weights offers many important health benefits for women and should be incorporated in your fitness routine along with cardio. Bodyweight exercises, free…
Read MoreThe bear plank is a beginner- to intermediate-level bodyweight exercise which targets the muscles in your hips, glutes as well as core region. It’s an amazing exercise for balance and core stabilisation. As it allows you to fire-up the muscles in your core, the bear plank is a phenomenal addition…
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