If you’re a newbie exerciser, or you’re trying to get back into going to the gym regularly, knowing where to begin is a challenge. The right workout schedule for you will depend on a variety of factors such as your age, fitness levels, goals, in addition to any physical restrictions…
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The term ‘muscular endurance’ refers to the ability of any given muscle to exert force, consistently as well as repetitively, over a particular period of time. This plays a massive role in almost every athletic endeavour. A synonym for muscular endurance is ‘stamina’. Long-distance running is a sport which requires…
Read MoreThe human body has a naturally occurring amount of muscle that’s determined by genetics, gender, and age. You can train your body (through resistance training) in order to increase the amount of muscle by performing exercises that stimulate muscle growth. Nevertheless, how much your muscles grow in response to work…
Read MoreThe staggering amount of time which many of us spend being sedentary — according to one study, up to 15 hours a day if we work in an office — may lead to problems inside and out. You’re most probably familiar with the aches and pains that are caused by…
Read MoreSometimes it’s quite easy to forget just how simple it can be to become a little fitter. You don’t need all sorts of technological marvels that are strapped to every part of your body or racks straining under heavyweights. All that’s needed is for you just to push your body…
Read MoreBreaking a sweat can impact your overall health positively – in addition to well-being – in a number of different ways so it’s not too surprising that exercise can also influence your skin. In the end, your skin is the largest organ in your body and it’s affected by so…
Read MoreDeadlifting is a classic strength training workout. However, not everyone knows how to deadlift correctly. When done correctly, you can work multiple large muscle groups which make this a great compound exercise. Compound exercises give you the opportunity to train multiple muscle groups in the least time possible. When compared…
Read MoreBefore diving into too much detail, the simple answer is yes. However, when it comes to building muscle using callisthenics, there’s a lot for things that need to be considered. Building muscle often occurs as a result of exercise and training and getting a combination of things right. If you…
Read MoreIf the pandemic has taught as anything, it’s that the world can adapt their workout plans to ensure that they’re still able to train – even when the gyms are closed. We’ve seen more and more people turn to regular walks or runs, yoga, Pilates, HIIT or even go as…
Read MoreMost of us are really clued up about the many fitness and physical benefits of exercise. Among others, these are weight control, lower blood pressure, reduced risk of diabetes as well as increased energy, just to name a few. However, are there any psychological benefits? The great news is that…
Read MoreWalking and running are extremely healthy activities. However, it is vital that you know the rules of thumb of pedestrian safety. This is especially true if you are running or walking in an area where there aren’t sidewalks or paths which are separated from the road. You should always make…
Read MoreMost of us have our favourite method of exercise, whether it’s Pilates, HIIT workouts, strength or weight training, or simply our walk around the block. It can be hard to try a new workout style when your go-to is so effective, but there can be some huge benefits to combining…
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