For many of us, lower back pain is a daily reality. According to the American Chiropractic Association, half of working Americans report experiencing back pain symptoms each year. A sedentary lifestyle is a major contributor to lower back pain, as is weak back and abdominal muscles. The good news is that there are plenty of exercises you can do from...
Hips don’t lie — that was a pop culture throwback you would recognize if you were of a certain age. You would then also know that hips do hurt! It’s time you paid attention to the pain you experience from time to time and did something about it. Your hips are your body’s center of mass and its main engine....
Weight Loss Exercises at Home So, it has come to our notice that you are creating an exercise plan. Hold up right there, my friend! What’s your goal? Weight loss? Muscle gain? Or simply getting into shape? No matter what you are striving for, there are two rules of exercising: always choose the right exercise according to your strength and...
Many of us are interested in having more toned arms and have tried many different exercises to get the arms that we desire. While doing body weight exercises is a good choice for getting in shape it may not be optimal. Arm workouts with weights is a better option for getting the look you want. This is because using weights...
Cardio is an important key to a workout program if your goal is to improve overall health. Cardio workouts can help with weight loss, heart health and reduction of stress. Many of us don’t get the cardio workouts in. We feel that doing activities like running are too hard on the body. The good news is that you don’t have...
Humans need exercise for several reasons. It isn’t just about looking great; it is about feeling great too. Here are the number one reasons why humans NEED regular exercise. What exactly is exercise? Exercise comes in many shapes and forms. Whether it is a long early morning walk or hitting the weights at the gym, studies show that it is...
Overview Squats are an integral exercise of every workout routine as they recruit the vast majority of the lower body’s muscles. Performing this exercise on a regular basis will undoubtedly lead to great health benefits (more on that later). However, as beginners, you will often get confused about different aspects of this exercise, asking yourself questions, such as how much...
Like it, loathe it, but you just cannot ignore it. Pushups are among the most effective exercises that help build strength, endurance and improve your overall muscle development. However, many people find them to be quite daunting. While doing a pushup might seem easy, it actually takes a lot of effort to properly perform this exercise. In fact, the number...
Deadlift – Definition, Benefits, and How-to Overview Deadlifts are an essential part of every strength training program due to the high number of benefits they provide. It’s important to know what muscles do deadlifts work. Performing a deadlift builds your core strength, which eventually optimizes your motor function, trunk stability, and coordination. For this reason, athletes are obsessed with deadlifts,...
How Many Exercises Per Workout – What You Need to Know Overview Most people are aware of the great benefits of exercising and how it could optimize their health and lower the risk of disease. In general, we can divide exercising into two major categories: Strength training Cardiovascular training When you start your fitness journey, you are bound to get...