When considering physique, we usually look at bulking (putting on muscle weight) or cutting (reducing body fat). These two activities are competing with each other. Building mass muscle generally requires a calorie surplus while also gaining some fat. Bulking up doesn’t require a huge excess of calories. Many lifters will overdo the extra calories which…
Most of the country has just finished 2 years of being shut-in. The quarantine-15 isn’t just a convenient rhyme; it’s packed with a simple truth… It was hard to stay fit with everything shut down. Gyms and fitness centers closing or having limited access certainly played a role, but also simple things we overlook like…
When you read the word ‘STABILITY’ what comes into your mind? I am sure it’s something related to creating a balance between the dynamics of life, both emotionally and physically. Now, what if I tell you that there is a way to achieve both physical and mental stability by incorporating a single habit into your…
Many female athletes shy away from strength training. It is not because society holds a stigma saying females should not lift; however, society does place a stigma saying if girls lift, they will become bulky and manly. It is simply not true. Females’ genetics are not like that of males. They have a much smaller…
Your fitness pursuits can be a completely solo affair. Still, there is one aspect that is very much determining when it comes to the consistency with which you move your body and the longevity of your ventures: finding a sense of community. Beyond all the fitness goals, the community allows us to find a sense…
If in your training, your focused core workout is resigned to some crunches at the end of your session, this message may be for you. Most people’s understanding of the “core” is that it located in the midsection of the body and includes the abs (transverse abdominis), love handles (obliques), and low back (erector spinae)….
Whether you are starting your fitness journey or struggling to reach your fitness level, having a personal trainer can help you overcome all the obstacles and meet your fitness goals faster. Many people go to the gym regularly but still feel uncertain about their target and lack motivation. But once you start training with a…
Working out can have a huge impact on your health. Here are five reasons it’s important to stay physically active. Improved Mood When you are physically active, your mood becomes better. This is backed up scientifically. How? You may ask… When you are physically active your levels of dopamine and serotonin increase. Hormonal levels also…
They say the elite are elite because they are much better at fundamental movements than everyone else. Fundamental movements are the key to success in training – and even in life. Master the basics and you will achieve the best results. And just like everything else, this rule applies to kettlebells as well. There are…
How Young Is Too Young Many parents ask “How young is too young to start my child on a training program?” Surprisingly, it’s NEVER too young—especially in today’s society. Balance, coordination, and motor skills are used to develop while playing outside on the playground, in kickball, tag, hide-and-seek, etc. As recent as 10-12 years ago,…
