The BOSU is a half ball half hard surface used by people for workouts. BOSU actually stands for Both Sides Up, which means you can use it on either side. This piece of equipment is versatile in its ability to allow for different exercises but also in the direction you use it. The BOSU can be […]
Update on Workout Clothing
Good workout clothing can be hard to come by, but I have done the research and some of the hard work for you! If you missed my first post about good, affordable workout clothing, check it out here. I still stand by what I wrote in that post, but since that time, I have tried […]
My Knee Injury, Part 1
Original Injury In June of 2023, while working out, my knee injury began when my left knee bent too much. The pain started later that night when going to sleep. It was at that time, I also noticed some swelling. I rested and did not perform leg workouts for a week but the pain and […]
The Best Time of Day to Workout
The time of day someone does a workout has been the subject of a recent debate. Is there a better time of day to workout to achieve greater results or benefits? Some people workout in the mornings, others workout in the afternoons or evenings. I have received questions on which is better so I did […]
Tendinitis
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
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 […]
Barbell Exercises
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 […]
Functional Exercises
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
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 […]
Landmine Exercises
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 […]