Some equipment in your home gym can last a lifetime. Cast iron weights and hex dumbbells come to mind. Resistance bands are durable but they’re subject to wear and tear. Just like your trusty running shoes, the materials necessary to serve its purpose can only last so long. There are three main factors that determine… Read More »
In times when bad news dominates the headlines, everyone is looking for a hack that will lift their mood. We all associate exercise with a fit body. However, exercise is also vital to maintaining a healthy mind. After you’ve finished a cardio workout, listen to your thoughts and your body. Do you feel better than… Read More »
For those of us who work from home, exercising and staying active can be very challenging. After the Coronavirus pandemic about 71% of Americans are now regularly working from home. This makes it more important than ever before to find ways to move our bodies during the work day. It’s not good for us to… Read More »
Resistance bands are one of the most versatile pieces of fitness equipment anyone can own. They are inexpensive and provide a full-body workout with just the band and a door. It doesn’t get much easier than that! Check out the top resistance band door exercises below. Standing Back Row For this resistance band door exercise,… Read More »
If you’ve ever been unfortunate enough to suffer with a sports-related injury that has kept you on the sidelines for several weeks/months, when the time comes for rehab it’s important to find a rehabilitation program that works for you. Sports injuries can be incredibly painful, and often require surgery and an extensive rehab program before… Read More »
Most would envision a bodybuilder as a guy with big arms, square jaw, and a prominent chest lifting a barbell at the gym. Resistance bands probably wouldn’t be part of that picture, but that doesn’t mean that you can’t gain muscle mass from a good set. While resistance bands are often associated with toning muscles,… Read More »
Whether you believe it or not, if you ever want to buy only one piece of exercise equipment in your life, it should be a set of resistance bands. I have used them over and over, and I have recommended them to a wide variety of people because I wholeheartedly believe in their powers. I… Read More »
Pull-ups are an extremely popular exercise. And for good reason! This move works many different muscles in your arms, shoulders, and back. You also need a strong core to pull yourself above the bar and slowly lower yourself down. All of this means the pull-up is a very difficult exercise. If you do not have… Read More »
Sometimes it can be confusing deciding whether to stick to a fitness class at the gym or follow a workout program at home. After making a firm decision to exercise, you still find it difficult to choose where to do it. You deliberate whether to invest in equipment to create your own home gym or… Read More »
You probably have had to punch yourself in the head all because you didn’t keep up to your fitness New Year’s resolution. You said something like “this time I must begin a regular workout routine to get into shape” “I must eat better and stay away from junks,” but somehow that resolve disintegrates and you… Read More »