Sometimes, we have to take a break from exercise. Maybe there’s a mad period at work, and motivation fades. Or perhaps a global pandemic hits, and all the gyms have to close. As we all know now, anything can happen. Whatever the reason, fitness can easily get pushed...
Roughly speaking, the body is arranged into opposing muscle groups. They’re also often referred to as antagonistic muscle groups or antagonist pairs. Because most movements have two phases to them, opposing muscle groups work together to...
Creatures of habit is a clichéd phrase, but it’s true, especially when it comes to our fitness routines. We tend to do the same warm-ups, use the same equipment, and the same muscles. Even if we change it up on different days, our workout week still looks a bit samey...
When we’re short on time and only have a quick 30 minutes in the gym, we need exercises that are simple, effective, quick, and need little equipment. Isometrics are a pretty good fit for this. Everyone from astronauts to new mothers can benefit from isometric...
Exercise has got to be efficient. Not many people have time to spare in the gym doing things that don’t really contribute towards their fitness goals. Usually, we’re pretty short on time. We might only have room in our routine for a couple of...
Nobody begins their fitness journey being able to do loads of reps or lift very heavy weights. You need to challenge your muscles to develop them. A great way to build your strength and fitness is to follow the principles of progressive overload. What is...
