Squats got a rap. They’re tough and they work, right? Another great thing about them is that they aren’t done using a machine (well, you can use the Smith’s machine, but it’s only for girls). Machines got a weird rap, on the other hand. Some are good while others are seemingly useless (adductor machine?). Well, squats…
If you are a firm believer in ‘no pain, no gain’ motto you are probably right to some degree when it concerns some people. Others, on the other hand, could benefit from doing a bit less. Gasp! I know. But hear me out. I used to train three days a week for about 1,5-2 hours…
A new study published in JAMA Internal Medicine found that increased physical activity was associated with lower risks of 13 different types of cancer. The researchers from the National Cancer Institute have gathered data from 12 studies from US and Europe with a median 11-year follow-up period and although data was self-reported we’re talking 1.4 million participants from 1987 to 2004. The…
It’s easy to avoid injuries when you’ve been going to the gym for a while and more importantly paying attention to things like technique and load. It’s also fairly easy to train for years without any major health issues especially if you haven’t lead a sedentary lifestyle for years prior to getting active. There are…
I often read about how ‘running doesn’t work’ or give people what it promised (assumingly abs). And it always gives me the pause especially if the given alternative is a stationary bike or something. Well, there are quite a few reasons why running may not work for you. Your Diet Is Bad More cardio or…
If you were looking for the ultimate way to work out without feeling bored or completely lonely here is AG6, a workout program that looks like a dance arcade. Built around HIIT/circuit training it gives your whole body a good shake up all the while testing and training your speed, reaction, and muscle memory. AG6…
Reebok has started a 25,915 Days campaign to motivate people to exercise more to make their life days count. In a study of survey data from 90,000 respondents from nine countries (United Kingdom, United States, Canada, Mexico, France, Germany, Spain, Russia, and Korea) it was found that out of 25,915 days (71 years) of average human life 180 days are spent on exercise…
I’ve already written about these 3 heavy things you can use as weights but, oh, there’s more. There are so many every day objects that you can use to make your workouts more fun and effective. Sometimes all you need is some imagination and some sturdy furniture. Chair Everyone’s got one. You can do a lot of exercises…
Often times cravings just nag at you and wait till you get hungry and give in. But that might lead to overeating and stress from that to even more of that (which I call ‘why stop now’ mentality). Here’s where these great craving-curbing foods come in handy. Be sure to always have them in your kitchen to…
With the ClassPass jumping up to $190 per month and people freaking over it, I decided it’d be a fitting post to write. How to stay in shape if you’re nearly broke or have no money for gym membership? First of all, always remember that being lean is mostly due to diet. If it’s clean and simple,…
