You can strengthen your core and build strong abs with resistance bands. The key is knowing how to use bands the right way without just pulling them apart and hoping to build some muscles. One of the best benefits of using resistance bands is having just one piece of equipment. This one piece of equipment is cheap, not heavy to pick up and can fit in a bag making it easy to … [Read more...]
8 Benefits of Jogging
Sometimes it can be a good idea to slow down, even with exercise, to reap the rewards. It might sound counterintuitive to slow down for improved health and fitness, but there are many benefits to taking a different pace such as jogging rather than running. What is the Difference Between Jogging and Running? This is a bit of a battle of the words, it’s almost like asking … [Read more...]
What are Body Composition Exercises and Do They Work?
Did you know that you can control the shape of your body? It might sound impossible, or maybe something only the lucky ones can do, but we all have the ability to transform our bodies with a little understanding of diet and exercise and how they both can play a part in body composition. What is Body Composition? Body composition is the ratio of fat to lean mass, including … [Read more...]
What is a Tabata Workout?
You have most likely heard about interval training, and maybe know that it is an effective way to boost fitness and lose body fat, but do you know much about the Tabata workout? Tabata is named after Dr. Izumi Tabata, who did a study into the effects of HIIT (high-intensity interval training) compared to steady-state training on aerobic and anaerobic fitness. His objective was … [Read more...]
How to Become Flexible if You are Very Stiff
Tight hips? Tight hamstrings? Tight calves? It is time to loosen up! When it comes to fitness and doing workouts it might not sound exciting to add in stretching to your workout, but it is absolutely essential for a well-rounded full bodied routine to help the body be healthy and strong. To avoid the body getting stiff from sitting down all day working at the desk or general … [Read more...]