Tips for a bigger arms

Big chest muscles, 6-pack abs, big biceps & triceps. That’s what most people want. I feel big shoulders, traps & back are more impressive, but to each his own. Here’s how to build bigger arms and increase biceps & triceps size. Common Mistakes to Avoid: The number 1 mistake is doing endless biceps curls & triceps extensions to...

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Running tips for beginners

Running is free, you can do it anywhere, and it burns more calories than any other mainstream exercise. Regular running can reduce your risk of chronic illnesses, such as heart disease, type 2 diabetes and stroke. It can also boost your mood and keep your weight under control. This guide is designed to make running a safe and enjoyable...

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Top 10 Exercises You Are Doing Wrong

Get the most out of your workouts and avoid injury with these tips for the 10 exercises most frequently performed incorrectly. From lifting too much weight to poor technique, an incorrectly performed exercise can mean you're not getting the benefits you're looking for, and can even cause pain and damage. According to a poll of 942 fitness professionals...

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5-Minute Early Morning Exercise

Overhead stretch Extend your arms over your head, feeling your body stretch from your toes to your fingertips. Take three to four deep relaxing breaths. Knee to chest stretch Bring one knee to your chest, keeping the other leg bent. Don’t raise your head or tense your neck. Take three to four deep relaxing breaths feeling the stretch...

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Best Exercises For Lower Back Pain

A series of exercise routines you can do to help reduce any lower back pain (occasionally referred to as low back pain), including tension, stiffness and soreness. These exercises from physiotherapist and BackCare expert Nick Sinfield help to stretch, strengthen and mobilise the lower back. You are advised to seek medical advice before starting theseback pain exercises, and to stop immediately if you feel...

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5 Ways To Cure Muscle Soreness

The worst part about training, is probably being so sore that you have to aim just to plop down on the toilet the next day. There’s no way around feeling a little soreness. That’s just something that comes hand in hand with exercise. It doesn’t have to keep you on the sidelines though. Use these 5 effective ways...

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Why Weightlifting Shoes Are Important and How To Choose The Best Ones

You don’t have to be a competitor to take weightlifting serious. It’s hands down, one of the most effective ways to build strength, power, and lean muscle throughout your entire body. To lift weights you really don’t need much. All you need is yourself, maybe a lifting belt, and a good pair of lifting shoes. I’m writing this article...

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How Much Food Should You Eat Right Before A Workout?

Pre-workout nutrition has a significant effect on how you’ll perform. So how much food should you eat right before a workout? There’s a lot of conflicting opinion on the topic, so I recommend you “shop around” to hear multiple opinions. Then you can get a feel for how your body responds to pre-workout meals, because not everybody is...

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Make Your Cardio Interesting With Battle Ropes

What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you think about doing cardio? Probably running, and how much it sucks when you’re out of shape. No matter what you do, there’s no way around being out of breath. But being out of breath and bored at the same time is really brutal. Don’t limit yourself when you’re...

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