We all know about the more well-known health studies like how it’s beneficial to stretch when exercising. But every once in a while, an odd one catches our eye. Here are three weird health studies that will blow your mind: Continue reading “Believe it or Not: 3 Weird Health Studies”
Category: Men’s Fitness
The Best Workout Routine for Men Over 40
Have you turned 40? Are you having a hard time completing the workouts you have been used to for so many years? That’s normal! As we age, our bodies often require different needs and ways to stay fit. Take a look at these top workouts for men over 40 that will help you keep on track with your fitness goals without being overworked or discouraged: Continue reading “The Best Workout Routine for Men Over 40”
Training for Your Great Outdoor Adventure
Do you idolize Bear Grylls? Are you addicted to movies like Everest and Wild? Do you dream of going on a great outdoor adventure? What’s holding you back?
Hitting the gym doesn’t have to be strictly about getting your workout in. Adventure training can also help your body prepare for that outdoor adventure. Here’s how you can use traditional fitness equipment to prepare your body for the physical demands you may encounter. Continue reading “Training for Your Great Outdoor Adventure”
3 Treadmill Workouts to Maximize Your Cardio Routine
Once you get in the groove of working out on a regular basis, it’s easy to establish a routine and repeat the same exercises on the same equipment for each workout. However, mixing up your workouts is essential in order to keep your body challenged and benefiting from the session. Most of us are guilty of arriving at the gym and hopping on a free treadmill and completing the same run we do every day. To get the most out of your treadmill workouts, mix it up with these changes. Continue reading “3 Treadmill Workouts to Maximize Your Cardio Routine”
The Perfect Warm-Up for Your Workout
We all know that warming up before a workout is strongly urged, but do you know which type of warm-up activity will prepare you for your workout the best? Different types of workouts work different parts of the body, and it is important to make sure that all necessary areas are stretched, warmed-up and ready for your workout and reduce your risk of injury.
Relieve Muscle Knots with Foam Rolling
Foam rolling is good for relieving trigger points, or “knots”, in your muscles. Reliving these “knots†is beneficial, as working muscles with trigger points can be painful and made worse by exercise if not stretched properly. Continue reading “The Perfect Warm-Up for Your Workout”
The Dangers of the “No Pain, No Gain” Mentality
You’ve undoubtedly heard the phrase “no pain, no gain” when exercising or playing sports. If you live by the phrase, you’ve probably pushed yourself to go past your limits or kept going even if you’ve injured yourself.
Overuse Injuries Are All Too Common
In a recent study, it was found that in college athletes, about 30 percent of all injuries were from overuse. Continue reading “The Dangers of the “No Pain, No Gain” Mentality”
That Was Quick! 5 Short & Effective Workouts for Men
Finding enough time to squeeze in a workout as often as you would like can be challenging, but it doesn’t have to be. There are thousands of exercises out there that can be done quickly with little to no exercise equipment. Next time you find yourself in a crunch for time, try completing these short workouts that can be completed individually or together for a comprehensive and effective workout:
Raise Your Heart Rate with Jumping Jacks
This classic exercise is easy to complete anywhere. Along with working your leg and arm
muscles, jumping jacks increase your heart rate and get your body into fat-burning mode. If you find yourself sedentary most of the day (at a desk job for example), get up from your desk 2-3times per day and do 10-20 jumping jacks.
Work Your Core with Sit-Ups
Sit-ups are not as easily completed anywhere, but they are quick and effective if completed daily. When you wake up in the morning and before you go to bed, try completing 20-40 sit-ups. Sit-ups are great for working your abs and you don’t have to do them for long before you can start to feel the exercise working your muscles.
Strengthen Your Muscles with Jumping Rope
Jumping rope is another great cardio exercise. When you don’t have time to run down the road to the gym for an hour to use fitness equipment, purchase a jump rope and jump just a few minutes each day. Jumping rope will increase your heart rate and work the muscles in your arms and legs.
Build Upper Body Strength with Push-Ups
Push-ups, another classic workout, use your own bodyweight to improve the strength in your arms, shoulders, and core. You’ll feel this great exercise very shortly after starting, so it does not take up a lot of your time to complete. Aim for completing 5-10 push-ups each day.
Condition Your Whole Body with Burpees
Burpees are a great way to combine both cardio and strengthening exercises. Again, this workout won’t take more than just a few minutes and you will feel its effects almost immediately. This exercise is great to complete in the morning after rising, as it will increase your heart rate and get you ready for the day.
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How To Correctly Use Battling Ropes To Supplement Your Workout
Battling ropes have recently emerged in the fitness world and have become increasingly popular ever since. The heavy weight of these ropes as your body propels them in different directions is a great strength-building workout with the added benefit of being incredibly easy on the joints. Take a look at these few techniques to make sure you are correctly and efficiently using battling ropes to get the most out of your workout:
Move in Different Directions
When using battling ropes, it is often easy to get stuck doing the same repetitive motion. Avoid getting caught in an exercise rut by switching up your motions every now and again. Continue reading “How To Correctly Use Battling Ropes To Supplement Your Workout”
How to Avoid Injuries When Trying New Fitness Trends
The saying “no pain, no gain” is often associated with exercising, and men sometimes have a tendency to prioritize competition over safety. When you exercise, you should not be in pain. Pain while exercising is your body’s way of telling you that you are stressing or even damaging a part of your body. Before you try out that new exercise or fitness trend, make sure that you are being safe by following these simple steps: Continue reading “How to Avoid Injuries When Trying New Fitness Trends”