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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”
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”
You’ve been working out for months and have found that instead of losing weight like you wanted, you’ve gained it instead. What’s the deal? Exercising means you’ll lose weight, not gain it, right? Not all the time. If you have been working out religiously and have seen your scale number rise, don’t panic. Here are a few reasons you may be gaining weight after exercising. Continue reading “What Your Weight Gain Really Means”
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.
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”
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:
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”