Aspects of working out
The tendon is how a muscle connects to bone. A tendon can become painful due to overuse, trauma, and excessive pulling. When you see -itis at the end of a word, it translates to inflammation. Tendinitis means inflammation of the tendon. For more information on the research into Tendinitis and pathologies that involve the tendon […]
The hex bar is great for a full body workout. The hex or trap bar is shaped differently than the straight barbell, allowing you to step inside of it. The hexagon shape also lets you grip in different positions. If a barbell is all you have, check out my barbell exercise post here for more […]
The barbell is a versatile piece of workout equipment. Barbells are a straight metal bar that weighted plates can be added to increase the resistance. Also, barbells are one of the most used pieces of equipment in the gym, with many people using it for workouts every single day. Similarly, I can say I do […]
A functional movement is an activity that someone does to mimic everyday actions. A functional exercise helps to improve that action/movement. However, functional exercises can be something different to different people. A regular person (not an athlete) can have certain functional movements and athletes can have others. Building on that, athletes in different sports also […]
Incline walking is an excellent cardio workout. Good for all fitness levels because you can start out on a lower incline and build up as you improve. Benefits of Incline Walking: Research on Incline Walking Incline walking has been shown to be good for fat loss, even better than walking on a flat surface. I […]
The landmine is a tool with many different uses. It can be used for upper and lower body exercises for a full body workout. Because it can be used for full body exercises, you can have just a landmine as your singular piece of equipment. The landmine is also adjustable, meaning you can add or […]
The TRX system is a simple piece of workout gear, although can be intimidating if you do not know how to use it. TRX exercises can be beneficial for those who are on the go because it is portable. It is also great because it can be used for a full body workout. Benefits of […]
Push-Pull exercise days give a great workout. If you are unsure how to start working out, push-pull days are the way to go. These types of exercises are broken up as to work your muscles in specific groups and rest the other muscles. The push-pull workout is supposed to be a very efficient way to […]
A box can make for a good workout Many different types of activities can be performed using a box. It is a great leg workout as well as good cardio because it will get the heart rate up. These types of boxes come in different varieties. Some are wood, some are foam, others are metal. All […]
Battle ropes for full body workout can help break up the mundane routine. Battle ropes are a type of free weight because they can be used in many different directions. This makes it possible to work in different planes of motion working many muscle groups. Most of the time, I will do my battle ropes […]