Elite athletic performance and general fitness are sustained through structured hypertrophy strategies, sport-specific conditioning, and rigorous adherence to injury prevention protocols.
It might seem that no matter how hard you work out, you still keep chubby, round cheeks. While there are some exercises that you can do to slim your face, your face shape is also genetically determined, so there is only so much you can change.
Read more →
The lying straight leg raise is an exercise that primarily works your abdomen and hips. It’s very simple to do and doesn’t require any equipment, but you can utilize an exercise mat too for comfort.
Read more →
The gluteus medius, one of three muscles in the buttocks, works with your other hip muscles to move the leg away from the midline of your body. It also assists in both internal rotation and external rotation of hip joint.
Read more →
Many people are confused about the terms "karate" and "kung fu," treating them as synonyms or simply not understanding the difference between these systems. Neither term actually refers to a single martial art; both words are blanket terms for a wide variety of distinct styles.
Read more →
Located between the biceps muscle and the elbow, the brachialis muscle is important for bending the elbow joint isometrically. As the key muscle directing this action, the brachialis is frequently involved in sports- or exercise-related injuries in which arm flexibility is extensively used, such as tennis or pullups.
Read more →
If you’re trying to get pregnant, it’s important to act like your pregnant before it actually happens. This includes eating a healthy, well-balanced diet, taking vitamins and getting plenty of exercise and sleep.
Read more →
Today's cheerleaders have to cheer, dance, jump, tumble and stunt. The elite level of athleticism currently in cheerleading requires extensive training in all of these areas. Work out daily, including endurance, strength, flexibility and balance training in your fitness regimen.
Read more →
Fat either accumulates in the stomach or in the outlying areas of the body. Deep, internal stomach fat is known as visceral fat. It raises your risk for health complications. Subcutaneous fat builds underneath the skin and causes more of a mental drain than health hazard. Exercise is an important part of reducing fat.
Read more →
Belly bloat can make your jeans fit uncomfortably and cause unsightly bulging around your waistline. Bloating in your stomach can be triggered by a variety of factors from poor food choices and lack of activity to a diet high in sodium or a lack of water.
Read more →
Strength training is anaerobic exercise, which means that your muscles are burning primarily glucose for energy. Glucose is found in foods that contain carbohydrates. Ketosis is a metabolic state that occurs when your body is deprived of glucose.
Read more →
Having the proper size and type of basketball shoes is important for overall comfort and performance, but there are some steps to take before hitting the court. It can be exciting to get a pair of shiny new basketball sneakers, and breaking them in first can ensure your feet feel as good as they look.
Read more →
It sounds counterintuitive, but just because you're working out harder, increasing your heart rate and burning calories doesn't mean you're burning fat. Your body's ideal fat-burning zone is only 60 to 70 percent of your maximum heart rate.
Read more →
The plank is an isometric exercise that targets your abdominal and back muscles, and it’s used for developing core strength and balance. It’s also a versatile exercise with a few key variations, such as the side plank with either a bent leg or a straight knee.
Read more →
Heavy punching bags provide a cardio workout, resistance training and a means for developing good form in your punches and kicks. However, they can be tough to install and may be inappropriate entirely in some living or training situations. If you're in such a fix, you're not out of luck.
Read more →
Regardless of your reasons for exercising, a convenient byproduct of working out is the calories you'll burn. If you're anxious to lose weight, an activity that burns calories rapidly is ideal. Boxing is a suitable activity for people with competitive sides but, if you're interested in marital arts, consider Muay Thai.
Read more →
The breaststroke provides benefits for swimmers of all different skill levels because of its simplicity. Since you control the pace of the stroke, you can swim through the water at a slow pace or swim more rapidly for an intensive workout.
Read more →
Squats are a functional lower-body strength exercise. They simulate everyday activities, such as picking a box up off the floor. The body weight squat is the most basic, beginner squat; you only use your body weight for resistance.
Read more →
Your tibia and fibula are the bones of your lower leg. They can become fractured due to contact sports, motor vehicle accidents, tripping or falling from heights. Treatment for a broken tibia and fibula may include surgery, a cast or crutches.
Read more →
Plank is a go-to ab exercise for good reason. It promotes muscle strength and endurance so your abs can do their primary job -- stabilize you.
Read more →
In human anatomy, the groin is the meeting place of the torso and the legs. Muscles in the groin area, also known as adductor muscles, help with movements of the legs and hip. When these muscles are pulled or strained, the effect can be very painful and result in a hernia.
Read more →