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Everybody needs a little kick in the butt sometimes. We get comfortable with routine, pride ourselves on past success, and fear new things. That’s why these exercises are the perfect fit. Each exercise is derived from familiar parts of successful routines, with just a twist to make them newer and more effective. 1. Seated over-head …
Obstacle courses may be the biggest fitness craze at the moment. They test your endurance, strength, mental toughness, and do it all in a fun and unique way. Each course you run is different. Most courses are a 5K, making them doable for most people. This doesn’t mean you can just sign up and run …
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The next time you head for your workout, take a look around the gym floor. Are there people there that look the same as they did a few months ago? What area of the gym do they workout in? What equipment do they use? Now, find the fittest and strongest looking people in the gym. …
“Just find an excuse to win.” This quote, spoken in the opening scenes of the recently released filmLone Survivor, where Navy Seals are being put through rigorous training, will make almost everybody realize they could be in better shape; and that Seals have mental toughness well beyond most people. Think about the words though. People …
The freaky warm weather that many of us Sydneysiders have been experiencing lately means that we both are fortunate enough to be spending more time outdoors, but also that we need to start shedding those last few kilos. In order to do this, you’ve got to start cutting calories and spend more time working out. …
This is a question many people get confused with when planning their workouts. So, they end up asking, “do I train with weights or cardio first?” The prevailing train of thought is, if I want to stay/get thin, cardio is performed first in a workout. If you want to get bigger, lift weights first. Only one of these thoughts …
Yes, you read correctly. Sit-ups are actually one of the worst exercises you can choose. Unless you are boxing, wrestling, or fighting MMA style, sit-ups don’t serve a single purpose. Sit-ups don’t help you lose fat around your belly, or carve out those ab muscles any better than other exercises. That’s right, you’ll come no …
Leg workouts. They are one of the best things for you. Heck, they are so good, Moscow allowed people to pay subway fare with 30 squats. Unfortunately, many people shy away from leg workouts. Excuse number one: “People don’t see my legs, so they don’t need to be trained”. It is true people shouldn’t be …
Sometimes, the simplest looking exercises are the ones people really need most. They can strengthen all the little muscles that allow you to function better; and maybe even look better. If you need to improve your core strength, posture, or just want a better looking backside, these exercises are for you. Perform 10-15 repetitions of …
The top five exercises you should be doing.. but aren’t! Read More »
Functional fitness is everywhere you look. Gyms provide the equipment, articles talk about it, trainers teach it to clients. Stability balls, wobble boards, etc. have made their way into the fitness mainstream. Fitness enthusiasts perform exercises standing on one leg, bands pulling them in a different direction, along with many other unique exercises. However, do all …
