fitness Posts
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.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.