Let me know if this sounds familiar. You decide that you want to get in shape, and work on losing some of that stubborn body fat that you’ve been unhappy with for a long time. Or maybe you’re looking to start building some more muscle mass, or develop your...
This is a guest article by Abigail Nur. Sometimes, there just aren’t enough hours in the day… By attempting to balance work, a social life, and anything else you encounter on a daily basis, proper sleep often gets put on the back burner. You might think that you...
When you think of what it takes to get in great shape, and make lasting changes to your body, certain things probably come to mind. You need to have a well-structured and manageable workout and nutrition plan to follow. You need to have the discipline to stay on track...
After a good workout this morning, I was in a reflective state of mind, and started thinking about how much weightlifting has truly enriched my life over the years. Once I got home, I went through all of the benefits of lifting weights that I could think of, and ended...
Are you looking to lose some weight over the next few months? If so, then it makes sense to go into it with a firm plan of action, in order to maximize the chances of your success. This, of course, means having a clear sense of what you’re going to be doing with...
In my opinion, there are several very important qualities that every good personal trainer should have. And I’m not referring to their qualifications or level of experience (even though these are important too). No, what I’m talking about is certain key...
At most gyms, there is a pretty wide selection of exercise equipment. Usually you’ll have different types of cardio machines, machines for resistance training, along with dumbbells and barbells as well. Even putting aside the cardio for a second, there is a lot...
Have you ever hurt your shoulders weight lifting? Unfortunately, this is pretty common, especially when the weights start getting heavy on exercises like barbell bench press and military press. Sometimes it can happen suddenly – like when your form breaks down,...
When most people want to lose weight, they are generally looking to lose fat, not muscle. Sure, there are exceptions to this, but I’d venture to say that this holds true over 99% of the time. However, keeping your muscle mass while losing weight is often a lot...
The deadlift is one of the best exercises for developing overall back and core strength. It targets your entire posterior chain, hamstring, glutes, and even your traps, making it a fantastic all around exercise for developing strength and building muscle. This...
