What’s the place of stretching in training? How important is it and how much time should be spent on it? What are the benefits of stretching with a trainer’s assistance? Here are some tidbits about stretching and several reasons why stretching really is worth spending your session time on. Fitness vs. fitness goals The two ...
Most of us working out expects some effects, sooner or later. Some of us look for visual changes, others for improvements in strength, speed, flexibility, endurance. How to check if our workout works how it’s supposed to? What should we pay attention to? Which stats are the most significant, and which seem to be overestimated? ...
Even if you don’t like running, it does not mean you cannot work out for endurance and train your respiratory system. Yes, jogging is simple and does not require much equipment. But there are other ways for cardio, as time- and cost-efficient as jogging and equally simple. For all those who are not very fond ...
You may not be aware that some of the things you do, or don’t do, after workout are bad for your body and general shape. They may also diminish your results. For the optimal training routine, you should pay attention also to what you do not only during, but also in between your training sessions. ...
For a short break form your regular running sessions, you can try a cardio session at your home or yard. Circuit training may serve very well as a cardio session, if only you combine proper exercises and keep up a nice moderate pace. Here’s an idea for a heart-rate-bumping routine for everyone without any gym ...
The burpee is one of the most popular full-body exercises. The functional movement, beloved by the Crossfitters, requires a lot of energy, strength, and speed, and at the same time, involves no gym equipment. It’s also a great exercise for a HIIT routine. Here’s the secret of the classic burpee’s effectiveness, plus 5 ways for ...
Vacation is often seen as a time that may be rough for those who watch their weight. We need holiday to take a break from work. But can we take a break from diet and exercise at the same time? Is the holiday a threat for our weight loss plan considering diet and workout? What ...
The time of holiday has come, and the question arises again: should I take a break from workout on vacation? What can be meant by “the break”? Is every break a bad idea? Here’s more on how to plan your workout cycle on vacation to stay in shape and gain the most from your holiday ...
Usually, the first thing we think of when we hear cardio workout is running. But running is not the only form of aerobic workout available. If you look for a change from traditional jogs, roller skating is what you should definitely try. Why is skating a great form of workout? Can we skate for fat loss? How ...
Here comes another part of our report on professional progress tracking in workout. In Vol. 1 of this article, we described 5 factors most commonly reported to be measured by professional personal trainers. Here’s another five of the top 10. Some of them seem quite controversial, even though reported as being tracked by many professional ...