A brief definition of metabolic training is to perform structural and compound exercises with very little rest time between sets in order to maximize calorie burning and increase metabolism during and after training. Metabolic training involves large muscle groups “Structural and compound exercises” are types of exercises (such as the squat or the deadlift ) […]
The percentage of body fat is gaining more popularity as an effective marker of health and fitness than the BMI Index ( body mass index ). I hope this article helps you differentiate your fat percentage through visual representations of various people. Percentage of fat To better understand the descriptions in this article and how
Nothing is more satisfying after a workout than congestion or pumping of the worked muscle. This lets you know that you have done a good job in your training session. Sometimes the muscle being worked is so “pumped” that even a slight movement is challenging and you can “literally” feel the blood rush through your
This article will teach you all about how to build a home gym . Advantages and disadvantages, what gym equipment do you need and how much will it cost you to build your home gym , from that moment on you will start doing your exercises and workouts at home . Benefits of having a
Many people recommend that you train first thing in the morning, after a good night’s rest. Others suggest that you train later in the day when your body is fully awake. So what is the best time to exercise? Every person’s body is different. There are many people who like to train immediately after waking
We all want big biceps. The first image that comes to mind when talking about flexed muscles is the biceps. Bicep training is the easiest thing to do in the gym, right? Well no … In this article we will talk about 4 common mistakes when training our biceps. 4 common mistakes when training our
Injuries happen at the worst possible time – everything is perfect until something tragic happens out of nowhere. Maybe you pull / tear a muscle, sprain your ankle, or break a bone or joint. You may be in the squat rack, on the bench press, jogging, or just walking down the street. There are a
Bodybuilding in the 1930s and early 1960s was much simpler. Creatine monohydrate was decades away, protein powders were in their infancy, and the military press was still an Olympic movement. It was also a time when anabolic steroids were less abused. The fact that drug use was not widespread in the community not only helped
The wrist roller is one of the best exercises you can use to develop great forearms . Some people have the genetics and the ability to grow impressive forearms simply by holding heavy barbells and dumbbells. As such, these people don’t need a lot of work on the forearms. However, most people have the opposite
The most common cause of elbow pain is the excessive use of repetitive motions in desk jobs. Over time, things like typing, doing something at the computer, or even doing sets on the bench press, French press, or push-ups can be detrimental to elbow health. Eventually small tears can begin to build up in the
