Fitness

While most people worry about being soft around the middle, skinny men tend to struggle with increasing muscle mass. Skinny people tend to have very lean muscles, smaller bones and very little body fat. As such, naturally lanky men have to play by different rules to sculpt their bodies. And most times, the plan isn’t focused on training at all …

We all know regular exercise does a body good but did you know it improves mental and emotional health too? That’s right, sustained physical exertion is nature’s Prozac. It prevents depression, releases stress and reduces anxiety. How Exercise Lifts the Mood Stress is the body’s natural fight-or-flight instinct. This occurs when the brain releases a chemical called “brain-derived neurotrophic factor.” …

Pole dancing isn’t just about mastering the art of seduction, it’s a great way to slim down and shape up! It’s a great way to embrace your inner sex vixen while also sculpting the body. In today’s post, we are listing down basic pole dancing moves as well as the health and fitness benefits of this workout: Basic Pole Dancing …

For most people, a “lunch break” means exactly what it sounds like, you grab a bite in between meetings or projects. But for others who want to stay fit and healthy, a lunch break is just another opportunity to work out. You can squeeze in a midday workout to perk up the senses. Staying an hour or two at the …

Developing the chest and triceps is easy with the right exercise. But before you train the triceps and pecs, you need to know the anatomy of your upper body. This will be your guide in isolating the right muscle groups. The triceps are made up of three bundles of muscles. They run from the shoulder blades to the forearms. These …

Virtually all weightlifters, bodybuilders and fitness enthusiasts want to achieve wider, more powerful chest. A wide, developed chest translate to a powerful upper body. The upper body is the most shown off muscle group followed by the biceps. So it’s important to develop the pecs. In today’s post, we are dishing workout tips to wake up those pecs and develop …

Let’s face it, it’s hard to gain muscles if you’re born skinny. Although it will take more effort, it’s quite possible to achieve the best shape of your life even if you’re rail-thin. Want to transform your body and develop a leaner, more muscular physique? Consider these tips: Take BCAAs Always train and take amino acids to boost muscle mass …

Performing everyday activities is hard enough if you suffer from chronic lung disease. Most times, working out is out of the question. But it’s quite possible exercise even if you’re hampered by lung disease. The key is to perform less strenuous exercises. You want to focus on controlled movements and flexibility rather than intensity to tone the body. That’s why …

The calves are composed of two major muscles: gastrocnemius and the soleus. Both muscles run down the back of the lower leg. The bulbous gastrocnemius sits on top of the soleus. It’s the smaller, rounded bundle of muscles that form at the back of the leg. The soleus is a longer, wider bundle of muscles under the bulbous gastrocnemius. Tight …

It’s alright to go to the gym twice per week to stay in shape. But if you are trying to achieve leaner muscle mass, you will have to train harder. Start by increasing your workout to 4 to 5 times per week. The continuous stimulus will promote muscle development. Below are great tips to help you develop leaner muscle mass: …