Sharing an all-new barre video today! All you need is a pair of light dumbbells to get a short and spicy total body workout. Hi friends! How’s the day going? I hope you’re enjoying the morning so far. Both kids are at school (a rare treat, I tell ya), so I’m looking forward to crushing through my to-do list and also putting together some loose ends for upcoming birthday celebrations. The Pilot turns the big 4-0 this weekend, and two days later, P … [Read more...]
Perform an instant tricep pushdown right away without any hassle
Men with triceps look stunning. You possibly cannot take your eyes off them. If you wonder about how much effort goes into building those triceps, you would be surprised to know that it is minimal. Yes, building triceps is no big deal as long as you follow the workout instructions assigned to you. If you also want your man to look like a bombshell with well-toned triceps, this article is all you need. Discover the best exercises for tricep … [Read more...]
The 5 Things Sabotaging Your Weight Loss Goals
exercising but not losing weight We’ve all been there. Sometimes, honestly, we want to let out a collective sigh, clutch our fave workout towel to our sweaty faces, and cry, “Why. Can’t. I. Lose. This. Weight?” Well, beyond some obvious reasons (sorry, all you carb-craving, sweet-toothed beauties out there, but, nope, that’s not helping), there are ways in which you might be sabotaging your fitness goals if you’re exercising but not losing … [Read more...]
Gymnastics Injuries: 15 Statistics On This Dangerous Sport
We’ve all taken on the role of “armchair quarterback” at some point. Maybe you watched as your favorite wide receiver dropped a lob, a national team soccer player missed an open net, or a world-renowned NBA player blew an unguarded layup. You sat back and said, “I could’ve done it better than that!” Maybe so. But one sport you likely can’t say the same for is gymnastics. There’s no sport … [Read more...]
The Benefits of Deep Breathing Exercises
The Benefits of Deep Breathing Exercises We have all heard the term, “Just breathe!” when displaying overwhelm to our friends and loved ones. And, while that advice may have invoked an eye-roll or grunt of annoyance, the advice is solid. Deep breathing has several benefits and is as easy as pausing, focusing inward, and taking a minute to slow down. What Are Deep Breathing Exercises? According to Wonderopolis, adults take breaths up … [Read more...]
How Much Stronger Can You Get in a Month? (Real Goals)
First, the good news: Every time you add a plate to the barbell, crank out a few extra reps per set and eat 0.5-0.8g of protein per pound of body weight, you’re building strength. Now, for the bad news: As with any goal you may have, there’s only so much progress you can make in a month. No matter how much protein you eat, how many reps you perform, or how much weight you add to the bar. So how much stronger can you get … [Read more...]
Planet Fitness Doesn’t Have a Bench Press (Here’s Why)
Planet Fitness doesn’t get the best reputation among the weightlifting community. They have free pizza on the first Monday of the month, and free bagels on the second Tuesday of the month (probably not the best way to go about carb-loading). There’s a “lunk alarm” if any gym rats grunt too loudly, drop their weights, carry a gallon jug of water, or even wear a tank top (Translation: You have to lay low if you plan to … [Read more...]
Review of Superlife + what I learned
Sharing my thoughts and review on Darin Olien’s book Superlife and what I learned. Hi friends! How’s the morning going? I hope you’re having a great day so far. I apologize for disappearing for a few days – I can’t remember the last time I missed a Friday Faves post. Social media and the world have felt pretty heavy lately, so it felt good to step away for a bit. Liv has a half day of online learning, so I’m thinking of taking the … [Read more...]
A complete guide on hanging leg raises to start right away
Are you looking for a hands-down exercise to work out your abs? If you said yes, hanging leg raises are the perfect fit for you. This one is an isolation exercise that helps strengthen muscles and build well-toned abs. Thus, for anyone who is looking to acquire their dream body, this exercise is all they need. If you have never performed hanging leg raises before or don’t know about it, here’s a complete guide on it. Let us unleash all about … [Read more...]
Dead Wedge: A Good Deadlift Jack Alternative? (Review)
Here’s something we can (likely) all agree on: Loading and unloading a barbell between sets of deadlifts can be a real pain (both literally and figuratively) and a waste of time and energy when you should be resting. And, if your gym doesn’t have a deadlift jack, you don’t have another option. You risk throwing out your back and limiting your PRs every time you mess with the plates on deadlift day. Well, not so … [Read more...]
How Many Exercises Per Muscle Group?
Do you ever find yourself slaving away in the gym and thinking, “Should I really be spending this long training one muscle?” Or do you sometimes feel your workouts are much shorter than others around you and think you must be missing something? While there’s no set length of a workout, as people have different goals and their bodies react to stimuli in different ways, it is important to make sure each muscle is receiving a sufficient … [Read more...]
Do Resistance Bands Build Muscle or Tone? (The Truth)
We all wake up first thing in the morning planning to hit the gym on the way home from work. But then life gets in the way. The gym is closed or packed. You left work too late and now don’t have an hour to workout. Your muscles are still aching from your last workout. While unfortunate, not being able to hit the gym doesn’t necessarily mean you have to skip your workout. An at-home resistance band workout may be a viable alternative … [Read more...]
17 College Student Exercise Statistics (Rates & Factors)
Everything changes the moment you first step foot onto your college campus during your freshman year. Your usual 40 hours of classes a week are now a mere 16. You have 24/7 access to social gatherings and hangouts. Your final course grade is entirely dependent on 3 or 4 assignments. You’re living on your own for the first time in your life. Between the overload of stress and a lengthy adjustment period, schoolwork and … [Read more...]
Swolverine Whey Protein Isolate Review (Tasty Gains!)
What’s the most common word in a gym rat’s vocabulary? Protein. Let’s face it. If you want to get leaner and build more muscle, you have to keep your protein intake higher than the average person. And supplementing your protein with a high-quality whey protein powder is a convenient way to do it. But if you want a clean and delicious option that actually has enough protein packed into every scoop… which do you choose? Well, based … [Read more...]
6 Low-Key Signs Stress is Impacting your Sleep
With the Coronavirus still in full swing, the continued stress it is causing people is only growing. We are stressed not only about the virus, but about the economy and what is going to happen in the future. We worry if normal life will ever return or if this is our new “normal”. All of these things contribute more to our already busy and stressful lives. But have you wondered how all this stress can negatively affect you? The increased, … [Read more...]
How to do the incline dumbbell press to ace your fitness game
The incline dumbbell press is a useful exercise that works best for those who are looking to target their chest, shoulder and triceps. As a free weight exercise, this workout works like a dream and makes sure to exercise the body conveniently. If you are looking to work out your body and get those well-toned muscles you always wanted, this exercise is what you need. Let us check out how to perform an incline dumbbell press without any further … [Read more...]
Breathe Into Calmness With 3 Deep Breathing Exercises
Breathe Into Calmness With 3 Deep Breathing Exercises When faced with anxiety and stress, our bodies think that we are in imminent danger. So, our bodies get ready to fight or run. Breath gets shorter, our heart rate spikes, and—depending on how you respond—it can get pretty scary. The good news is, breathing can help. Today we want to walk through three breathing techniques with you to give you tools to ground yourself as you move … [Read more...]
An ultimate guide on cable crossover for the best-ever workout
The cable crossover is an efficient exercise designed to work out the pectoralis Major. This one is a potential building exercise that helps shape the upper body well. As this one is an isolation exercise, it is easy to perform for everyone. There are a lot of people who have never practiced cable crossover before. They also do not know any helpful variations for this exercise. If you are one of them, here’s all you need to know about this … [Read more...]
Healthy Pumpkin Oat Bars (GF)
pumpkin dessert gluten free I don’t know if it’s just because this year has been all-time weird, but I am LOVING fall. The return to traditions and the coziness of curling up at home have been super soothing and sweet, right? So you KNOW I’m getting into those fall flavors. It’s been so fun! And, listen, really savoring the flavors of the season doesn’t have to mean compromising on your #goals. You can get all those yummy, cozy flavors … [Read more...]
Wedding weekend in Boulder, CO
And why I want to live there Hi friends! Happy Wednesday! I hope you’re enjoying the week so far. It’s been a good one over here! Sometimes when we head back from a vacation, I feel drained and like I need to catch up. I really took this past weekend to relax and enjoy and felt refreshed, even as I headed home to a burtsing-at-the-seams inbox and two giant suitcases full of laundry. I think the 10 hours of sleep we got each night did us well! I … [Read more...]
The best Midwives brew for a safe and stress-free labor tomorrow
During your pregnancy days, you might have spent hours crossing out the days left until your due date. You might be concerned about your labour date for your child’s sake. Is it safe? Will, it hurt my baby? Is the process going to be okay? These are some of the questions that keep popping inside the mind. Today, we are introducing a special recipe of Midwives brew that will not only help you to induce your labour safely but give you a … [Read more...]
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