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Battle ropes are definitely no passing fad. They’ve been around in gyms and fitness facilities since the mid-noughties and interest has increased steadily to the point where virtually all gyms have a set of these workout beasts. And there’s a great reason for such widespread adoption. Throwing these thick and…
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If we had to “brand” an overly streamlined, get-in-shape exercise philosophy for people who are over 60, chances are very good that we’d go with something like “The WWY Life”. For the record, “WWY” is shorthand for “weights, walking as well as yoga”. Do you know why older folks should…
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Is yoga strength training? Depending on the style that you practise, yes — however its suitability also depends upon your fitness goals. Light yoga won’t build strength and get you ready for a power-lifting competition however the muscle-building yoga styles can offer the benefits of regular strength training. The more…
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Isometric exercises are contractions of a specific muscle or group of muscles. During isometric resistance training, the muscle doesn’t visibly change length and the affected joint doesn’t move. Isometric exercises help to maintain strength. They can also build strength, however not effectively. Why is this? As isometric resistance training is…
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If you’ve ever been bored stiff in the gym, you may have found yourself wondering: is hiking a good alternative to the gym? Between the physical exercise and joy of being outdoors, it can be a great choice for many. Both hiking as well as going to the gym are…
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Kettlebell windmills are classified as a compound exercise (i.e., one which works multiple muscle groups) that entails holding a kettlebell above your head while performing a hip hinge. Kettlebell windmills focus chiefly on the shoulders, core, thoracic spine, hips as well as hamstrings. The kettlebell windmill exercise is an overhead…
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