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100 Day Squat Challenge and Ab/Core challenges DON’T REALLY WORK! “WHAT DOES WORK THOUGH?” Let us clear a few things up for you and share some of our insight towards FAD fitness challenges – they don’t really work – simple and plain. If they work, then why is it that bodybuilders, CrossFit athletes, professional sports
First of all, there are three essential macronutrients that we all need: Proteins, Fats and Carbs. A well balanced diet should comprise of eating foods from those three macronutrients. However, time and time again, carbs are seen as the worst of the three and has this bad reputation, that it will make you fat –
Fascial stretch therapy takes more of a global approach and looks at the whole body versus just looking at individual muscles. Here are five benefits to getting a stretch: Posture Some of us suffer from poor posture and unfortunately this is an increasing issue in today’s modern world. Many of us are constantly using
For some, working out can be quite intimidating, and it’s completely normal. At times, you may also lack motivation or have goals which you are unsure how to achieve. Acquiring a personal trainer can help you overcome such obstacles and will assist in taking you to new heights as you achieve your goals. Personal trainers
Getting in shape for the summer can often be difficult if you do not have a plan. You can begin to lose your fat or transform it into toned muscle by keeping track of your diet, exercise and even rest days. The following are some tips that will achieve your goals: 1) Use a calendar
1) Shoulder Press Focusing your workouts around your shoulders can really enhance your physique and create a v-taper body shape. You should start with light weight and gradually increase this over time as you notice you are developing more muscle and gradually getting stronger. Try increasing the weight 5 to 10 pounds every two weeks
Cardio exercise is extremely important as it refers to the health of your heart. Cardio exercises can improve the function of your heart by making it easier for your body to pump blood from the heart all throughout your body. This will also make it easier for your lungs to get oxygenated. When you are
There are several ways to increasing muscle. The Markham Gym provides 5 great tips to increasing muscle: 1. Eat a Higher Protein Diet Ensuring that you are getting sufficient amounts of protein is key to developing muscle and toning your body. Bumping up your calorie and protein intake will help your body develop muscle at
