So you’ve got your training split in place, you know how much time you can spend per session and now the time has come to start choosing exercises. However, you don’t want to simply select popular exercises you can find online. Below are some of the things to keep in…
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Being consistent with your exercise routine is important. However, there are times when doing an intensive workout or running 10k run might not be what’s best for your body. While dedication is important for long-term success, it is important to let your body rest and recover when it needs it.…
While core (abs) workouts are often solely sought after to achieve a toned appealing midsection, core muscles play an essential role in maintaining a pain-free body and good posture. Having knowledge about training your core properly will save you from performing ineffective and potentially unsafe popular core exercises. In this…
When you have been training at home for a while and feel like bodyweight and resistance band exercises are getting a bit repetitive, there is a fitness tool that can help you progress in your training. Sandbags and Corebags are a unique piece of equipment that can take your training…
While achieving a desired physical appearance is one of the main exercise goals for most people, muscle imbalances are something that shouldn’t be ignored. From a beginner to someone with years of training experience, they can affect all of us and might cause injuries down the line. What are muscle…
Choosing an optimal training split is like solving a puzzle. You want to make sure you train all your muscles, get adequate recovery, and finally make it work with your other commitments. All of that might sound overwhelming. However, the first step in choosing a training split is to identify…
We’ve all been there – you are all set for a killer workout but your body is having none of it. Regardless of what’s making you struggle during a session, having a bad workout is completely normal. This definitely doesn’t mean you should give up! There are a few things…
When it comes to making progress in a gym we often think of lifting more weight or performing more reps. However, there are many more ways to challenge your body both in a gym and at home. Below are my top methods to increase the difficulty of exercises and the…
If I had an opportunity to build a garage gym at home with all the equipment I need I would never step into a gym again. However, the two main issues with building a home gym are: you need to have sufficient dedicated space and you must be ready to…
Improving cardiovascular health was one of my main fitness goals this year. For a long time, I thought that walking a lot and being generally active was enough. Besides, I’ve always felt like I wasn’t built for running outdoors. Although it’s great to be active, it is important to include…