Push Ups for a Perfect Chest
They are a staple of any bodyweight program and are famous (or infamous) as the go-to tough guy exercise. "How many push-ups can you do?" is a phrase that still makes grown men shudder. But can we get more out of the traditional push-up? Could performing certain variations give you a better workout than...
Get Ripped with These 8 Essential Exercises
Resistance training should be an essential part of any training program for fat loss. It’s more effective than cardio and combined with a good nutrition and supplement regimen, will have you on your way to that ripped physique in no time. The compound, multi-joint exercises are the most effective and efficient for fat loss...
What and When You Should Eat to Build More Muscle
Think of your meals as a triple threat; prioritize your protein and add in a hearty combo of carbohydrates and fats. Of course, the key to build more muscle is WHEN you eat these combinations and know what constitutes as ‘good’ carbs and friendly fats. Everyone responds differently to nutrition methods but if you...
Healthy Dinner Ideas to Keep You Fit
Dinner is usually the meal where we eat the most calories, so in weight loss terms it is the most important meal of the day. Healthy dinner ideas and getting dinner right will put you in command of your diet, and this article is going to show you how. We will look at the...
High Protein Diets for Vegetarians
High protein diets have a variety of benefits, such as increased muscle size/strength (when combined with exercise), can help with fat-loss, can increase satiety (which means you will feel fuller for longer after a high-protein snack or meal), and can increase your metabolism. Protein increases your metabolism because it is the most difficult macronutrient...
Six Benefits of High-Intensity Interval Training
High-intensity interval training is one of the most popular forms of training there is at the moment. It has been used as an alternative to traditional endurance training known as LISS (Low-Intensity Steady State). So why are HIIT workouts so popular? And how does this benefit you? Before jumping into that though we need...
12 Rules for Building Muscle
Everyone has their own opinions about what works or doesn’t work when it comes to building muscle, but all professionals and seasoned bodybuilders can agree on some basic rules that benefit everyone. Most of the time all the focus is on what you need to do in the gym, but there is more to...