Have you ever heard the term “functional training?” In this post, we will define functional training. We will also give some examples and some ways you can incorporate functional training into your workout program. Continue reading What is Functional Training?
Have you ever heard of post activation potentiation? In this article, we will define post activation potentiation (PAP) and how to use PAP for better strength, power and performance. Continue reading What is Post Activation Potentiation?
Setting realistic fitness goals around the holiday season can help you maintain the fitness progress you have worked so hard for during the first eleven months of the year. In this article, we will discuss some tips to help you stay motivated and make time for your fitness routine during the busy holiday season.
It’s easy to overeat and overindulge on both food and drink during the holiday season. In this post, we will discuss some tips and tricks for healthy holiday eating while still sticking to your weight loss or weight management goals.
A sculpted, well defined back is one of the hallmarks of an impressive physique. While many people only train their mirror muscles and neglect the muscles on the back side of their body, training your back regularly can have real benefits for your physique, functionality and strength. In this article, we discuss seven of the best back exercises to consider adding to your strength training program.
Warming up your shoulders properly can go a long way towards improving shoulder function during your workouts and helping to prevent those pesky shoulder injuries that often creep up over time. In this article, we will discuss some shoulder and upper body drills to help you warm up your shoulders and prevent shoulder injuries. You can do these exercises after a more general aerobic warm up (jogging, jumping rope or brisk walking) for three to five minutes.
Many people are interested in using their exercise program to help them achieve a better body composition. In this post, we will discuss whether pilates or weight lifting is better for total body recomposition.
Continue reading Pilates or Weight Lifting for Body Composition?The IYTW exercise series (also sometimes called “Blackburns”) is one of my favorite rear delts, rotator cuff and overall shoulder exercises besides rear delts flies and face pulls. Not only does this movement prime the shoulders before any upper body workout, it also helps you to avoid pesky shoulder and rotator cuff injuries. In this blog, we will discuss how to perform the IYTW exercise series, when to perform this exercise and why it’s such a great exercise for athletes and recreational exercisers alike!
The rear delt fly is an awesome exercise to strengthen the posterior deltoids, improve your physique, prevent shoulder injuries and improve posture. In fact, it’s one of the best rear delt exercises. This movement can be performed with dumbbells, plates, a rear delt fly machine or a cable pulley machine. In today’s article, we will give you some simple tips to make your rear delt fly technique more effective, no matter whether you perform this exercise with dumbbells, plates, or some sort of resistance training machine.
In this article, we discuss some of the best low calorie fast food options at your favorite fast food restaurants. This blog is strictly targeted to fast food menu items that won’t blow your calorie budget. Whether you are in a rush or have a craving for fast food, we will help you satisfy your fast food desire without expanding your waistline. Many of these items are also healthier fast food options–providing fiber, protein, or other micronutrients.
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