Fitness Mastery: Hypertrophy, HIIT & Running Optimization

Comprehensive fitness involves a mix of strength training for hypertrophy, HIIT for metabolic health, and corrective exercises for postural alignment.

How Much Running Will I Do at Marine Basic Training?

The Marine Corps physical training program is rigorous. Throughout basic training, your cardiovascular system, muscular strength and mental endurance are tested. You will have to complete multiple exercises in unpredictable situations and surroundings.

Read more →

How to Resume Exercise After Sciatica

Your sciatic nerve is the largest nerve in your body that starts at your lower back and branches down your right and left legs. An inflammation of the sciatic nerve is known as sciatica. This condition occurs when a spinal disc or the disc material itself slips out of place, pressing on your sciatic nerve.

Read more →
pinching skin on the waist for test

How to Calculate Your Muscle to Fat Ratio

Body composition refers to the portion of your body that is fat versus muscle, bone and other fat-free tissue. Knowing your body fat percentage can be more useful in determining your health and fitness level than only knowing your total body weight or body mass index (BMI).

Read more →
Sauna

Is It Unhealthy to Use a Sauna After a Workout?

Many health clubs and fitness centers offer saunas to help members relax and unwind after exercising. The dry heat of a sauna offers many health benefits when used safely, but can cause serious harm as well.

Read more →
Smiling young woman exercising with dumbbell in gym

The Average Dumbbell Curling Weight

The dumbbell bicep curl is among the most commonly practiced free weight exercises for strengthening the arms. Designed to isolate the biceps brachii muscles, the dumbbell curl exercise directs most of the weight directly to the biceps for quick and effective muscle building.

Read more →
Belly dancer

How to Get a Dancer's Abs Fast

Dancers are known for having tight and toned abdominal muscles as a result of their daily efforts. However, dancers are not born with amazing mid-sections; they sculpt their abs with exercise and a great deal of discipline.

Read more →
Bench Press Workout

What Is a Concentric Exercise?

The official definition of concentric exercise is a contraction that shortens a muscle, while eccentric exercise is a contraction that lengthens the muscle; that all makes it sound more complicated than it is. Most exercise is concentric focused.

Read more →
Young Man Performing Barbell Squats Exercise For Legs

How to Correct Kyphosis With Weightlifting

Postural kyphosis describes a syndrome that affects the neck and upper back. People displaying this type of posture typically have a rounded or hunched upper back and a forward head position. Congenital spinal deformities, tumors, paralytic disorders and arthritis may cause kyphosis.

Read more →

How to Heal Sore & Bruised Muscles

When you participate in physical activities or sports, it is not uncommon to experience muscle soreness, and sometimes even bruised muscles. While some muscle soreness is normal after activities, bruising, or contusions, can signal a more serious injury.

Read more →
Runners resting

How Long Does It Take to Get in Shape for a Marathon?

Your time investment for marathon training depends on your current fitness level and your background as a runner. A typical training program for a 26.2-mile race includes at least four runs per week, including a long run that gradually increases in distance.

Read more →
Young Man In Gym Exercising Chest On The Bench Press

Chest Press vs. Bench Press

Bench pressing is a great way to build a stronger, more defined chest. But the machine chest press is just as good.

Read more →
Sport - knee injured

How Long Does it Take for Soreness to Go Away After Exercise?

Soreness is a phenomenon that just most people have experienced. Waking up the morning after an exercise session with tender and inflamed muscles, unable to summon the capacity to engage in regular activities, is especially common among those who are not used to strenuous exercise.

Read more →
Black and green tea

All Natural Teas That Flatten the Stomach

There are various all natural herbal teas that can help to flatten the stomach by aiding digestion and reducing bloating. Teas such as green tea, peppermint tea and ginger tea are the top choices for people who wish to flatten their stomach using all natural herbal teas.

Read more →
Athletes crouching at starting line

Severe Sneezing & Congestion After Running

Going on an outdoor run can boost both physical and mental fitness and health. However, experiencing severe sneezing and congestion after a run can be discouraging and frustrating.

Read more →
Senior woman swimming in pool, close-up of face

Exercises for Women Over 90 Years Old

When you reach 90 years old, the body does not produce new cells when existing ones die. As a result, you will lose muscle mass, bone mass and strength. However, you can overcome the deterioration by exercising. Despite your old age, you can still exercise and keep your body in good shape.

Read more →