Exercise Tips
5 Essential Tips for Switching to Barefoot Running
Thinking of switching to barefoot running? This guide is here to help you transition safely and effectively. Learn how to pick the right footwear, begin with short distances, maintain proper form, and strengthen your legs. Follow these steps for a smooth and injury-free switch to barefoot running. Key Takeaways Transition to barefoot running requires gradual…
Read MoreAerobic Exercise Increases Belly Fat Loss
Should we do aerobic exercise to lose belly fat? While weight training can help you lose weight and build muscle, aerobic exercise may be more effective if you want to get rid of belly fat (also known as visceral fat or belly fat). Belly fat, or excess fat around the abdomen and internal organs, is…
Read MoreQuads – Squats and Leg Exercises
Quadriceps (quads) are the largest muscles in the leg. The best way to grow heaps of muscle is to do lots of squats with many variations (do only one or two types of squats per training session). Squats are good because they hit all four heads of the quadriceps; adductor brevis, vastus intermedius, rectus femoris,…
Read MoreExercise Advice
Drink Water A young male athlete’s body is about 75% percent water, while a young female athlete typically boasts about 70% percent. Nearly two-thirds of the water shows up in the muscles, while the rest can be found in the bloodstream. Men and women both, may find themselves “in a constant state of dehydration.” Generally,…
Read MoreIs Hula Hooping a Great Workout?
Hula hooping? Yes, hula hooping. While it may sound like yet another exercise fad, people have used the hula hoop for exercise almost as long as humans have been exercising. The earliest hoops were made almost 2,500 years ago for religious dances, and medical texts from 1,300′s England describe the hoop’s use for back problems.…
Read MoreExercise Calculations
It is vital for your training that you are constantly monitoring your progress and tracking improvement. However, you also need calculate how many repetitions (reps) you are performing, your heart rate and your oxygen levels. If you do so you can assure that your exercise is organized, safe and effective. Target Heart Rate Calculator Calculate…
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