Depending on the intensity and type of training it can take 48-72 hours for our muscles to repair themselves, and not giving them enough time can actually slow down your gains and lead to issues such as injury. This, as you probably know, defeats the purpose of weight training.
Your MHR is an important number to know when you’re trying to achieve a level of fitness. You can use your MHR to help you establish your own heart rate zones. Equipped with your MHR, you or your personal trainer can develop a personalized fitness routine that pushes your bpm into the aerobic zone, where fat loss and muscle development occurs.
It’s no secret that strong glutes are on trend for both men and women. We tend to focus on the aesthetic appeal of a shapely posterior, and we often forget that strong glutes serve an important function.
Having a sleepless night every now and then is normal, but if you frequently have trouble falling or staying asleep, then it’s worth implementing some strategies to help promote a good night’s sleep. Sleep deprivation can lead to short- and long-term health issues that can affect all areas of your life.
Boosting your home workout routine with just a few pieces of equipment can significantly shorten your fitness goal time and provide a better, more well-rounded workout.
Following on from my last blog about the risks associated to HIIT , I want to focus this blog on an alternative form of training called peripheral heart rate action training (PHA)
While HIIT certainly does have its benefits, it’s not a perfect solution for everyone, and there is a risk that it can do more harm to your body than good.
Should you stretch before a workout? Stretching is an interesting topic, and depending on who you ask, you’ll probably get different answers when it is applied pre-workout. On one side there is the argument that static stretching is the worst thing to do because it can potentially reduce performance. But on the other hand, you …
Supersets are commonly used in strength workouts and are a great way to organise your training.
Cardio or Weights: Which Exercise Should I Do First? Aerobics and weight-training are part of a balanced workout program. Both workout routines offer unique and also overlapping benefits that can improve your health and quality of life. So, if you’re committed to fitness, doing a combination of both is the best way to get and …
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