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5 Benefits of Doing Burpees
By Robert Carlson on 08/05/2024
Burpees are a convenient exercise that combine cardio and strength training into one super exercise. Adding burpees to your routine can have a number of benefits. Before we get too far, please make sure you consult a doctor before adding this exercise to your routine if you have any health risks.
Just in case you aren't familiar with a burpee, we will go through the steps below:
- Begin in a standing position with your feet shoulder width apart
- Drop into a squat to the point where you can place your hands on the floor
- Kick your legs back into a higher plank position (body in a straight line)
- Lower toward the ground, basically doing the bottom part of a push-up
- Rise back to the high plank position
- Move back up to the squat position
- Jump then repeat
Burpees Benefits
Burpees are Great for Cardio Health
Burpees are a highly effective exercise for improving cardiovascular health due to their full-body engagement and high-intensity nature.The Best Stretches For After a Run and Their Benefits
By Robert Carlson on 06/07/2024
Finishing your run doesn't mean you should end your workout just yet. Stretching after a run or workout provides many benefits such as optimizing recovery and preventing injury. If you are looking to improve your flexibility, there is no better time to stretch than after a workout.
Interval Training 101
By Alex Soto on 03/03/2024
Definition and Explanation of Interval Training
Interval training is a method of physical training that involves alternating between short periods of intense exercise and longer periods of less intense activity. This type of training can range from several minutes to just a few seconds. During each intense period, you work at a set intensity for a specific period of time or distance, followed by a low-intensity recovery period.6 Exercises to Improve Posture
By Alex Soto on 12/16/2022
When you sit down, do you notice that you tend to slump forward? Do you have trouble maintaining a straight posture when you stand? If this is the case, it is possible that you have poor posture.
To put it another way, poor posture is when you are hunched over or leaning forward from a vertical position. If you think of a plumb line that is dropped from the ceiling to the floor, it should run through your ear, shoulder, and hip bone, and just in front of your outer ankle if you are standing straight and upright. If you are not standing straight and upright, the plumb line will not run through any of these points.
If you have the correct sitting posture, the plumb line will pass across your ear, shoulder, and hip as it goes from side to side.
Should I Consume Salt Before a Workout?
By Alex Soto on 10/17/2022
There is a huge amount of discussion about the benefits and disadvantages of consuming salt for our health and debate about how much salt is good for us. Most people know that a high intake of salt can be harmful, but the benefits of consuming salt are often less well-known. If you exercise regularly, nutrition is key for optimum performance and recovery.
7 Essential Post-Workout Leg Stretches
By Rob Carlson on 10/02/2022
You've heard of never skipping leg day, but what about never skipping post-workout leg stretches?
Stretching is an essential part of any workout. After a tough leg session, stretching could help you avoid injury, and even help prevent the dreaded DOMS (Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness) we're all familiar with. Most stretches require little or no equipment, so you can stretch anywhere.
End your workout on a solid note with these 7 essential post-workout leg stretches.
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Calories Burned Doing Leg Press and It's Benefits
By Robert Carlson on 09/23/2022
With good reason, the leg press has proven to be one of the most-loved and most-used pieces of gym equipment in recent years. The machine is highly effective at building leg muscles, as well as increasing tonification. For those reasons and more, there's a lot of value in making it part of your all-around fitness program.
8 Exercises To Do While Sitting At Work
By Alex Soto on 09/17/2022
If you spend all day sitting down at work, you’re not alone. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, workers spend around 43.2 percent of their workdays in chairs, equating to between three and four hours per day.
Unfortunately, sitting for too long is bad for you. Research says that it can damage metabolic health, put you at higher risk of chronic disease, and lead to posture issues.
The good news is this: you can still exercise while sitting at work to keep your body guessing.
Interval training: What it is and its benefits
By Alex Soto on 09/06/2022
Static training involves training at a consistent intensity throughout the duration of the exercise. Think jogging.
Interval training, on the other hand, varies the intensity between high and low.