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How To Prepare Your Body For A Skiing Or Snowboarding Vacation
So you've just planned a ski vacation, and you're not sure you are prepared for the intense physical activity that goes along with the hot tubbing and craft beer. No worries, I've got you covered.
Will Sit-Ups Give You Abs?
Obtaining visible abdominal muscles is often considered the crowning achievement of anyone who takes up exercising. But, unfortunately, it is no easy task; in the United States, you are more likely to be a millionaire than to have visible abs. This article will cut through the BS and tell you exactly how to get visible abs.
Are Push-Ups And Pull-Ups Enough To Build Muscle?
Push-ups and Pull-ups are royalty when it comes to upper-body exercises but are they enough to get you fit on their own? Bodyweight at-home workouts are sometimes frowned upon, but they have immense value.
The Forza Trainer From Xero Shoes Is... Alright
The Forza seemed like the sturdiest weightlifting shoes Xero had built to date, and it appeared aesthetically like a minimalist shoe for powerlifters.
Two Essential Mindsets For Taking Control Of Your Life
Gratitude is a beneficial mindset, focusing on what you are grateful for and looking for what you appreciate in your life.
How To Avoid Altitude Sickness On Your Ski Vacation
Best things to do to avoid altitude sickness: #1 Regular cardiovascular exercise (before you leave) #2 Drink lots of water #3 Gain Elevation slowly #4 Grab Extra Oxygen #5 Medication.
Why Men Should Wear Toe Socks Or Toe Spacers Too!
What are the benefits of toe socks or toe spacers? 1) They helps prevent toe cramps 2) Increases blood flow to your feet 3) Encourages proper foot alignment 4) Improves balance and proprioception 5) Can improve hammer toes, bunions, and a host of other common ailments
Is A Standing Desk Better Than Sitting?
Standing desks are better than sitting because they can help decrease back and burn calories.
If You Only Do Two Exercises For The Rest Of Your Life, These Are Them
iI you really only have time for two exercises, the front squat and deadlift should be the ones you choose.
Jump Rope VS Sprinting: Which Is Better?
Is sprinting or jump rope better for weight loss? Which is better for building strength? Or endurance? Which is safer? Which is better for you? Sprinting is better for weight loss and building strength, while jumping rope may be better for the rest.
Is The Daylight Hiker Fusion A Good Hiking Shoe? A Complete Review
I purchased the daylight hiker fusions last week. I wore them around for a day to break them in and took them up the most challenging hike in my neighborhood.
What Is Proper Gym Etiquette?
There are eight tenants of proper gym etiquette: 1. Rack your weights 2. Wipe off your sweat 3. Personal space 4. Yes, you can work in 5. Yes, I can spot you 6. Don’t smell terrible 7. Keep your advice to yourself 8. Don’t block traffic or the dumbbell rack
What To Do After You Binge?
Step 1: Acknowledge it and move on. Step 2: Eat healthier or Intermittent fast.
How Many Squats Does It Take To See Results?
Incorporate two squat sessions a week into your workout routine. One session of 5x5 weightlifting. 5x5 is a popular rep count for people trying to build strength. And one squat session of 5x10 for volume and hypertrophy. That is 75 squats a week, not including your warm-ups. So to see results from squatting with weights, you’ll need to do 300 squats a month.
Top Five Gifts For The Fitness Buff In Your Life
The best gifts are the ones you would not buy yourself. Generally speaking, that means items that aren’t strictly necessary.
Should You Buy A Drafting Chair For Your Standing Desk?
Buying a drafting chair for a standing desk is mainly a personal preference. Drafting chairs aren't any better for your back than a regular chair or any more ergonomically correct.
How To Break Through A Plateau For Any Exercise
If you are trying to improve at any exercise, you only have three choices: more reps, more weight, or a different tempo.
How To Improve Your Mitochondrial Health
The best ways to improve mitochondrial health are intermittent fasting, heavy resistance training, high intensity exercise, and cold therapy.
What Should You Eat Every Day?
Foods you should eat every day: eggs, oatmeal, salad, yogurt, potatoes, fish, chicken, and cucumbers.
Lose Excess Belly Fat At Your Desk
You don’t need to go to the gym to accomplish your weight loss goals. Strength training and cardiovascular exercise are excellent, but it is only 20% of the battle, the rest is your diet. Your diet is far and away, the most influential factor when it comes to body composition, and you can easily work on your diet at your desk.