Mar 09

Best Lifting Routine for Skinny Guys

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If you are a taller, skinnier guy, and putting on muscle has always been an issue, then I’d recommend phasing your workouts. It’s too easy for us to get caught up doing the same routine over and over, and expecting new results. Don’t get me wrong, certain main lifts like squat, deadlift, and overhead press should definitely be staples, but the slower our progression in weights starts to come, the bigger emphasis on quality programming. For today’s focus, I wanna shed light on a more strength based routine that maximizes strength and power. I think too many skinny guys think they need the crazy crazy volume like they see the bodybuilders doing. While yes, there may be a place and time for that, when you are just starting out, you want to focus on the basics. Get REALLY good at the main lifts, as those recruit the most amount of muscles. Gearing towards a more strength based approach allows you to do less reps, and therefore create high high amounts of tension. This activates your central nervous system to recruit as many muscle fibers as it can, and over time makes it more and more efficient at firing them quicker. […]
Mar 09

Fitness expert shares top safety tips for exercising outside during winter

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As we head towards Christmas, many will be considering getting a head start on their New Year fitness resolutions. However, with snow and ice guaranteed for many states throughout December, it is important take safety into consideration when exercising outdoors. Matthew Magnante, an exercise author at FitnessVolt, has compiled a list of his most important safety tips to keep in mind when exercising outdoors during the colder months.   Drink even if you don’t feel thirsty Many may not realise this, but we are at an elevated risk of dehydration when exercising in colder temperatures. When it is cold, our blood vessels constrict to reduce the amount of heat lost through our skin, as a way of maintaining our core body temperature. During this process a hormone called plasma arginine vasopressin (AVP) that normally signals thirst, is secreted at a lower rate than when exercising in hot weather. This explains why you might find yourself craving water less when exercising in winter. Research has found that exposure to cold weather can reduce our thirst sensation by as much as 40%. To prevent dehydration, continue to drink water as you would during summer and opt for a glass of water before […]
Mar 08

HOW TO SPEND LESS TIME IN THE GYM BUT ACHIEVE GREATER RESULTS

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Many of us have too much to do in our daily lives to find some time for the gym, and those of us lucky enough to be well prepared and organized that we take our gym kit to work so we can go straight from desk to treadmill, still only get about a half hour before it’s time to shower off and get home for dinner. Fitness fanatics who wish they had more hours in the day would love the opportunity to spend three or four hours in the gym and work out leisurely without worrying about time. Well, there is a way where we can spend just 30 to 45 minutes in the gym and achieve the same results as that guy we see sitting around on the chest press apparatus chatting away to his friends on his cell phone as if he has all the time in the world. Plan Your Routine Before you even go into the gym, work out exactly which machines you will go on and how long you’ll spend on it. Rotate your cardio workouts with cross trainers and treadmills, and even substitute the three-mile jog with a Zumba workout. Feel the Burn Whether […]
Mar 07

How to exercise in a heatwave: We ask the experts for tips on working out safely

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As we sweat through yet another period of high temperatures, exercise might be the last thing you want to do. But just because it’s hot out doesn’t mean you need to bin your workout routine completely, if you normally exercise and feel the need for some physical activity. Of course, to be absolutely safe, you should avoid unnecessary physical exertion during a heatwave, says Oliver Gibson, Senior Lecturer in Exercise Physiology at Brunel University London. “However, first with climate change unlikely to be reversed in the coming decades, we cannot avoid activity entirely as this would be counterproductive for health,” he told Euronews Next. “People are creatures of habit, and those who regularly exercise will continue to do so. For those people, making good decisions regarding their exercise habits is critical”. With high temperatures unfortunately likely to be a key fixture in summers to come, here are some tips on how to adjust your normal routine and work out safely in the heat.   1. Go early in the morning, and pace yourself “If you don’t regularly exercise, then I wouldn’t start exercising in a heatwave,” Rebekah Lucas, Associate Professor in Physical Activity and Health at the University of Birmingham, […]
Mar 06

Hungover From Your Workout?

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You’ve heard you can have too much of a good thing, right? And working out isn’t any different. When you overdo it at the gym or with your home exercise, you can have a workout hangover. Waking up with aching, sore muscles the next day can make you wonder if it was worthwhile or not. No matter how high your level of pain tolerance, Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS), is real, but you can work through it and get right back at it. Sore muscles are inconvenient, but they are also an indication that all that exercising is doing what you want it to do. When your body has microscopic tears in the muscles, DOMS is what occurs when they are repairing while you’re working out. This is often from increasing strain and can impact the comfort zone of your muscles. To prevent this from happening again, you need to better prepare your body. The symptoms of DOMS are reduced muscle strength and range of movement along with joint stiffness. These appear usually six to eight hours after working out and will peak in twenty-four to forty-eight hours. Normally within 72 hours, the symptoms fade. Now simply because you’re really […]
Mar 05

Part I: Ten-Minute Workout that Will Blast Away That Belly Fat

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You will struggle to meet someone who doesn’t want a set of perfect abs – or at least appreciates the sight of them on another person! Funnily enough, we all have abs, they just tend to be hidden away under a ‘protective’ layer of fat. This workout routine aims at blasting away the belly fat to reveal shredded abs underneath, and it shouldn’t take more than ten minutes and the routine can easily be slotted with your other fitness regimes. These exercises aim to use high-intensity interval training (HIIT) principles by incorporating jump rope routines as part of the interval training between the other routines that target the core. This allows the fat to get burned away as well as increasing your core strength to provide a killer set of abs. All you need is a jump rope, a mat and 10 minutes to spare! The Jump Rope Jump rope exercise offers a fine spot of cardio to help increase the heart rate and burn those calories. Start the exercise routine with a solid 30 seconds of jump rope – this will be repeated between each set! V-Sit Up Lie flat on the ground with your body facing towards the […]
Mar 04

Part I: The Most Effective Exercises

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Looking to get into shape and aren’t sure where to start? There’s a fair amount of choices out there, and a lot depends on your own fitness levels and abilities. It’s great to find something that is suitable to your own level, but to really get into the best shape possible; you will want a bit of both cardio and strength training to really improve your health. The following exercises are not only some of the most common, but they are also some of the most effective too! These can be learned in no time at all, and you don’t even need to go to the gym for them either. Walking We all know how to walk, and barring disabilities, everyone can do it. This makes it one of the most accessible forms of exercise out there, as you can do it when and where you want. Treadmills are popular in the gym for walking and jogging, but you can as easily walk around your neighborhood and still gain the benefits. Walking is one of the least strenuous forms of exercise, yet provides you with plenty of health benefits. It’s one of the most effective forms of cardiovascular exercise, helping […]
Mar 03

5 Ways In Which You Can Motivate Yourself For A Morning Workout!

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You might often find it tempting to simply hit the snooze button and roll on the other side of the bed but you need to stay motivated to do your morning workout. The morning workout routine is really crucial as it helps you to burn your calories and will keep your mind fresh too. So let’s take a look at these 5 tips to keep yourself motivated for it. Move your alarm clock Instead of keeping the alarm clock right next to your bed you need to move it on another part of the room where you cannot reach it from your bed. So you will need to actually get up and turn it off so it will automatically wake you up. Make a date Having a workout friend is a great way to keep yourself motivated for your workout. Can’t get up? Well, your friend is definitely going to bug you till you get out of the bed and join him or her for the morning walk. Also, you didn’t want to disappoint someone waiting for you, do you? Make friends in your gym This way you will be looking forward to seeing them every day in the gym. […]
Mar 02

5 Ways to Help Unfit Teens Get Moving

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No teen is doomed to be overweight. A 2010 European study showed that even teenagers with gene-linked obesity are able to overcome it by exercising for 60 minutes a day. For the teens in the study who exercised regularly, it paid off in lower body fat, a lower body mass index (BMI), and a smaller waist. But an hour of exercise a day can seem like a lot. If your overweight teenager is not physically active or is self-conscious about their body, it may feel overwhelming. That’s where you, the parent, come in. You can help your teen get moving and work up to 60 minutes of exercise a day. The key is to start off small and provide plenty of role modeling and support along the way. Here are five tips to help you help your teen ease into exercise and stay motivated so that they can feel the benefits. Teen Fitness Tip 1: Build Slowly Kids who aren’t used to exercising may only be willing to tolerate a little physical activity before wanting to quit. So start with small steps, such as a 10-minute walk every day after school. If the thought of exercising every day seems overwhelming […]
Mar 01

Preparing for a Long-Distance Race: Pre-Race Day Tips

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The Day Before Your Race The day before a race may be a stressful time for some runners — especially those participating in their first long-distance event. The pre-race advice that runners should follow: don’t dramatically change your regular routine the day before the race. Runners should maintain their daily routine the day immediately before the race, considering only a few modifications.   Exercise Is Optional It is key to remember one thing the day before your race: “All your training is complete.” There is no one-size-fits all philosophy on running 24-hours before a distance race. However, it is advisable to never wear yourself out with a run on this day. For many recreational runners, not running at all the day before the race is the best strategy to let the body rest. More experienced and elite runners may opt for a light run the day before the race. Some runners may have pre-race jitters. If this is your case, try light jogging and dynamic stretching exercises to slightly increase your heart rate and warm up your body. Also try to stay off your feet the night before, so that your legs are well-rested for the run.   Eat Clean […]
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