Mikolette / Getty Images When you think about the best type of workouts for weight loss, your mind might not immediately jump to strength training, but it should. While it’s definitely true that cardio workouts get your heart working harder and as a result, help your body burn calories, strength training is what’s really going to give your weight-loss goals that extra…
When people say they want to learn to eat healthily, it’s often for one (or more) of the following reasons: Losing weight Gaining muscle Getting healthier Those are all good reasons, and in fact I’ve done all three (usually two at once). Let’s take a look at how the Mindful Diet and healthy eating can be used to further these goals. Losing Weight If you’ve gained…
One of the best ways to strengthen your bones and prevent osteoporosis is by getting regular exercise. Even if you already have osteoporosis, exercising can help maintain the bone mass you have. The Reason for Exercise for Osteoporosis Why do health experts recommend exercise for osteoporosis? When you exercise, you don t just build muscle and endurance. You also…
To build a bigger and leaner physique, bodybuilders and average guys alike often turn to the same strategy: eating everything in sight, or “bulking, ” and then burning fat, or “cutting, ” by reducing calories and eating cleaner to reveal the new muscle beneath. It works, but it takes time and can cause you long-term damage on a cellular level—and it can make it very…
You can get your heart rate up in the comfort of your own home. Skip the gym and the cardio machines for this short, fun, and challenging cardio workout. We think you ll love it! And your arms and legs will feel worked, too. Equipment wise, you will need a step (for step-ups) and a jump rope. If there are no stairs in your home, use a small bench, march in place with…
Al Kavadlo, CSCS As a longtime proponent of bodyweight strength training, the most common question I get asked is if it s really possible to build muscle and strength without a gym. My answer is always a resounding Yes! Unfortunately, even this response is often met with skepticism. To many people, getting in shape without joining a gym or even lifting weights sounds…
With the holidays just around the corner, traveling, parties, shopping, and other seasonal outings may start to take over your schedule, leaving little time for the gym. This does not mean your rockstar body (which you worked so hard for all year long) is going to vanish right before your eyes. Your prevention plan: Change up your routine so you can get in a full-body…
If we start by running, our muscles are going to scream at us after the first session and then we will probably quit. Start slow at shorter distances, building up not only your leg muscles but also your cardio vascular system. As they both get stronger increase your pace and distance. Running, jogging, and/or walking can become something that is physically and mentally…
Contributing Writer How many of you body builders out there enjoy your eggs? Good, as a matter of fact that s great, keep it up and continue to read on because you may very well be on the road to increasing your egg intake and thus increasing your muscle mass. But what about all you muscle heads out there that are neglecting eggs because of the taste or simple because…
1. Inchworm Stand with feet hip width and core tight. Bend from the waist, place hands on the ground, and walk hands forward, keeping legs straight. When you arrive in a high plank, quickly walk hands back toward feet and stand. Make it harder: Add a push-up when you are in the high plank position. 2. Power Skip Stand with feet hip width and core tight. Raise right…
Losing weight and gaining muscle can seem at odds with each other. You’ve heard the classic advice: If you want to shed pounds, you have to eat fewer calories while burning more of them. If you want to gain muscle, you have to do just the opposite — eat more calories while working your muscles hard. So is it possible to attack these two goals at the same time? The…
If you are thinking of losing fat before building muscle, you should take into consideration what’s best for your body type. For people that are overweight, losing fat first is the way to go, while people with a natural slim physique will be better off building muscle first. Losing fat is all about burning calories through exercise and getting the proper nutrition…
What supplements would work well with a spring/summer cardio plan? Bonus Question: Why is it so important to stay hydrated during this time? Have you ever experienced a situation where someone became extremely dehydrated? Show off your knowledge to the world! The Winners: First Place Well, it seems as if it is that time of year again. Everyone is beginning to cut…
Building muscle mass without lifting weights is attainable. There are many body-weight exercises that promote muscle mass gains. According to Ideafit.com, As you master your own weight, you will not only look better, you will also learn how to train three-dimensional movement, acquire a greater kinesthetic awareness and become empowered as you perform tasks with…
