Fitness

You don’t need fancy fitness equipment or a gym membership to tone, sculpt and slim down the arms and back. These back and arm exercises only require a set of dumbbells to shape targeted areas of the body. Even better, these moves are so easy and simple; you can do them at home! Arm Exercises Arm Curl Hold a 5 …

Some people wake up at the break of dawn for a morning jog while others prefer exercising after working hours. But when you come right down to it, when’s the best time to exercise? Does the body burn off more calories at specific times of the day? To determine when’s the best time to exercise, you need to understand how …

There is a reason why bodybuilders and fitness enthusiasts alike never skip leg days! A rippling set of powerful legs will complement your equally muscular physique really well. The last thing you want is a toned upper body and skinny, chicken legs! But more than complementing your physique, strong legs allow you to take on any fitness routine and sports …

It’s important to do at least 10 minutes of stretching before any strenuous physical activity, like weight training or running. Warm up exercises help prep the muscles for the strains of working out. These exercises also reduce injuries. Wondering what warm up exercises to add to your fitness repertoire? These pre-run warm up exercises will do wonders for the whole …

You don’t need a gym membership or fancy equipment to stay in shape. Your body weight is enough to tone, sculpt and strengthen the whole body! These at-home body weight exercises help build strength, improve flexibility and boost balance: 1. Inchworm Stand up straight and let your fingertips hit the floor. Slowly, move the lower torso towards the floor but …

So you’ve decided to run a marathon for the first time and you’re extremely excited about the idea of finishing a race. It goes without saying that you need to be in the best shape of your life to run a marathon. And to do that, you need to train hard! To help whip yourself into shape, we are giving …

High knee exercise is a workout that combines normal running motion with exaggerated knee lifts. The knees are lifted up to the waist height. Professional athletes and runners usually perform high knee exercises to build speed, power, flexibility and endurance. The movement is meant to warm up the joints as well as boost the efficacy of a certain routine. The …

Gym machines do not come cheap so it’s important to make an informed decision! Cardio machines come in various shapes, sizes, forms and price points. You have to consider all these factors before investing on a machine. To help narrow down your options, check out our cardio machine buying tips: Do Your Research To start your research, we suggest poring …

Stress is caused by an elevated level of cortisol and adrenaline in the body. These hormones trigger the body’s “fight or flight” response when the body perceives a threat. This response was useful during the prehistoric age but these days, we no longer need a short burst of energy to run away from dinosaurs. These days, high cortisol level in …

It’s no surprise that most body builders and gym-goers suffer from post-workout insomnia or disturbed sleep. And we all know sleep-deprivation is a no-no when you’re trying to develop a stronger, more muscular physique. Sleep quality varies from one person to another and there could be hundreds of reasons why you are suffering from unsatisfying sleep. But don’t fret! In …