There’s something beautiful about individuals committing themselves to becoming a better version of themselves. It’s easier said than done, though, as it’s by no means an easy process. When it comes to working out, this particular challenge is the epitome of one that is not easy. Workouts can be exhausting, life is busy enough as it is, and workout results …
It’s Worth Overcoming ‘Gymtimidation’ (Here’s Why & How To Do It)
“Gymtimidation” is a neologism (the combination of two words used together) to describe the fear or intimidation an individual can experience when going to the gym, and it affects way too many individuals. If this applies to you, your sense of apprehension or anxiety with heading into a fitness facility is justified; it’s not easy to head into an environment …
Getting A Gym Membership: Advantages | Disadvantages | Considerations
Choosing to be fit, strong, and healthy is an endeavour always worth pursuing. After all, you don’t have much if you don’t have your health. Naturally, this leaves many folks feeling that getting a gym membership is a worthwhile investment. But is it necessary? In this article, you’ll get years of my personal and professional insight into what any individual …
Lunges: When Your Knee Should & Shouldn’t Touch the Ground (Pro Tips)
There’s a reason why lunges are one of the most popular lower body exercises in the world of fitness and strength training: they work. Lunges can be performed in a variety of ways and are immensely effective for building muscular strength and endurance within your lower body. One common question I commonly see online is whether the knee should touch …
How to Wake Up And CRUSH 6am Workouts (A Simple Process)
A lot of good can come from working out early in the morning. From improved energy and focus throughout the rest of the day to more free time in the evening, early morning workouts can be a game changer on numerous levels. But they’re often easier said than done. Thankfully, they’re not impossible; you merely need to adopt a few …
PowerBlock EXP Pro Review: Best Adjustable Dumbbells? | What To Know
I have a relatively small garage gym, so I need to be smart when optimizing my floor space with any fitness equipment I house therein. Like numerous other avid home fitness goers, I consider adjustable dumbbells a necessity for my needs (and budget). So, a few months ago, I started rocking the PowerBlock Pro EXPs for my dumbbell training needs. …
Should You Squat or Deadlift First? | Considerations & Expert Insight
It’s a question that plenty of lifters and active individuals ask at some point in their training career: is it better to deadlift or squat first when working out? To be clear, it’s a brilliant question for any athlete or individual to ask since it signifies that they’re looking to get the most out of their training. So, kudos to …
5 Reasons Why One Shoulder Is Tighter Than The Other (& Solutions)
Shoulders are one of those things where you never truly realize how much you use them until they’re not working as they should. And perhaps the only other thing more annoying than dealing with a tight shoulder while trying to workout or exercise is not knowing why the darn thing is getting tight in the first place. If this is …
Building Your Home Gym On A Budget (Get Stronger For A LOT Less)
For some of us, having our own home gym is non-negotiable. Whether we’re tired of dealing with the general public within the local gym down the street, don’t have time to commute across town to get a public facility, or just want a place of our own where we can blare our own music while exercising, having our own home …
Sit-ups and Back Health: Why Science Suggests Other Exercises Instead
Strong, chiseled abs will never go out of style, but the most popular exercise for achieving them – the sit-up – certainly has. While a carved-up set of abs is indeed considered to be quite sexy, debilitating lower back pain certainly isn’t. And according to science, that might be what you’re in for if you keep performing them as part …