The Real Benefits of Powerlifting

Posted December 6, 2020 in Weight Training No Comments »
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Powerlifting is in trend nowadays. Not just because it is different from the regular weight lifting we do in the gym, but for having amazing health benefits also. Weightlifting involves the repetition of exercise sets of lifting weights again and again. On the other hand, powerlifting involves lifting of maximum humanly possible weight in one time without any repetition of sets. Moreover, powerlifting results in boosting muscles and building the core strength of the human body. 

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7 Beauty Products Men Should Use to Boost Self Esteem and Confidence

Posted December 3, 2020 in Appearance No Comments »
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Today’s men are becoming more conscious about their skin and their appearance as compared to the past. These days beauty products are not restricted to women and you will find top brands producing a wide range of beauty products specifically catering to men. Men, just like women, also have skin issues and need the help of beauty products to correct their flaws. Beauty products are equally important for men to look after their skin and hair, and help them feel confident.

Here is a list of 7 beauty products that men should include in their regular skincare regimen. 

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Does Exercise Help You Detox?

Posted December 1, 2020 in Exercise, Health No Comments »
Does Exercise Help You Detox?

Detoxing is a healthy cycle that one should go through at least once a year. How long the detox cycle may go is up to you. However, the best duration is not more than 30 days. 30 days are enough to flush your system clean while having a minimal impact on your fitness level.

But where does exercise come into play when detoxing?

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How to Combine Yoga and Resistance Training

Posted November 30, 2020 in Weight Training, Yoga No Comments »
 Yoga and Resistance Training

As with any workout routine, you need rest and recovery days; however, for some, kicking back with a book or a lazy beach day simply don’t cut it. If you are looking for a recovery program that can help not only the body but the mind too, then yoga is the answer!

Yoga is great for post-workout recovery; it can increase mobility and flexibility in your strength training program. Here is how to add some yoga to your fitness routine without having to sit through an hour-long class!

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How Working On Your Physical Health Can Improve Your Mental Health

Posted November 24, 2020 in Mental Health No Comments »
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Dealing with mental health issues, whether it’s depression, anxiety or something else can be difficult. While it may be possible to keep them under control at times, at others they may feel hard to manage, and this can be overwhelming. The thing that many don’t realize, though, is that there are simple things they can do themselves to help improve their mental health.

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Six Tips for Caring for Bone Health

Posted November 24, 2020 in Health No Comments »
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As time passes, mainly after the age of 30, the processes of bone breakdown accelerate their rate, which increases the risk of osteoporosis. Here, specialist recommendations to keep bones strong and healthy

Bone is a firm organ, made up of hard and soft tissues, which is in a dynamic process of formation and decomposition, regulated by hormones and nutrients that are vitally important for its proper functioning.

Although what is best known is that early childhood is the time when the “deposit” of calcium is developed for life, so the children’s diet must contain dairy derivatives that are the quintessential foods rich in that nutrient, in adulthood, calcium intake is still necessary, and in some cases, it may be necessary to supplement the diet with this mineral.

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Why You Might Need a Health Expert To Reach Your Fitness Goals

Posted November 21, 2020 in Medical No Comments »
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In the health and wellness world, it might seem easy enough to hit your medical goals with a regular workout and a solid diet. For many in the United States, that may work. However, depending on your hormones, stamina, metabolism, and other factors, achieving weight loss might not be as simple as you once believed.

Whether you’re looking to achieve weight gain through muscle mass or you want to simply improve your overall health, sometimes you simply need an added push. Even if you don’t want to become a bodybuilder, you might want to connect with a health expert so you can achieve your medical goals without any unwanted side effects.

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What’s the Difference Between Biltong and Beef Jerky?

Posted November 18, 2020 in Food No Comments »
biltong and beef jerky athlete

When it comes to snack foods, you will find that you have quite a lot of choice. There are many different snack foods out there for you to explore, and they all have a unique flavor and composition that makes them a good idea for when you have those munchies.

Biltong and beef jerky are just two of the different options that you could pick if you wanted a meat-based snack that tastes quite nice. However, a lot of people think that biltong and beef jerky are the same things, whereas in reality, they are two different options.

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How to Maintain Your Fitness Regime During the Coronavirus Pandemic

Posted November 10, 2020 in Health, Healthy Lifestyle No Comments »

There doesn’t seem to be a day that goes by without devastating news regarding the coronavirus pandemic. Since the beginning of 2020, the COVID-19 outbreak has had catastrophic effects, resulting in millions of deaths across the world. With many of us feeling worried and anxious, starting or maintaining a fitness regime can be one of the keys to combatting stress. 

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Whether you’re a regular gym-goer, or about to embark on your fitness journey, here are some ways to maintain your regime during the coronavirus pandemic.

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Recovery 101 – What is Trigger Point Massage?

Posted November 5, 2020 in Recovery No Comments »

It may interest you to know that around 10% of the world’s population, which is around 60 million people suffer from chronic body pain issues. What’s worse is, this already massive number is accelerating with every passing year. 

Now, medical experts have come up with a lot of pain reliefs, tablets, capsules, injections, therapies, and even surgeries to help people get rid of the pain. But all of them are merely temporary treatments healing the sufferer for a few years. In such cases, the unbearable pain comes back and makes the condition worse for the sufferer. 

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5 Myths About Metabolism and Weight Loss

Posted November 3, 2020 in Weight Loss 1 Comment »
Myths About Metabolism

Most of us believe that weight loss has something to do with a fast metabolism. So we fill ourselves up with caffeine and what-not to speed up our metabolism. The truth is that it only speeds it up momentarily, and it does not lead to weight loss, at least not the way we think it does. There are so many myths about metabolism that we really need to dig into them and learn the truths.

First, we need to understand what metabolism is.

What is Metabolism?

The term metabolism refers to the chemical reactions in the cells of our body, which convert food into energy. There are two types of metabolic reactions: catabolism and anabolism. Both of these processes are important for the functioning of our bodies, and both need to be understood to differentiate fact from myth.

Here are five myths about metabolism.

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Twenty Ways Technology Enhances Sports

Posted October 27, 2020 in Sports No Comments »

Some tech has morphed into a must-have to survive in the current world. With the ever-increasing popularity and need for sports as a form of entertainment, what role does technology play in enhancing the standing of different sports world over?

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5 Proven Hacks to Accelerate Muscle Growth

Posted October 26, 2020 in Bodybuilding No Comments »
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Building muscle takes a lot of hard work and conviction, but it isn’t rocket science. Your biggest challenge will be to achieve your goals according to your personal timeline. Still, you can rely on the right workout plans and nutritional aids to speed up the muscle-building process and get the results sooner than you imagine. It does not require you to spend a fortune either. All you need to do is to stick to the right approach and make some adjustments to your workout, diet, and supplement routines. Here are some proven muscle growth hacks you can rely on.

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Treating Type 2 Diabetes: About Trulicity and Finding Coupons for Efficient Cost Treatment

Posted October 24, 2020 in Medical No Comments »
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Trulicity is a prescription drug for adults confirmed with type 2 diabetes to elevate blood sugar (glucose) level. This drug lessens the risk of significant cardiovascular diseases (complications relating to heart and blood vessels) such as death, heart failure, and stroke in people who have heart problems or various cardiovascular risks.

Trulicity is injected through a needle. You use it once a week by inserting the needle under the skin of various body parts (stomach, upper arm, and thigh). Use Trulicity in conjunction with the exercise and diet that your doctor has approved.

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How Can I Safely Visit a Gym During COVID-19?

Posted October 21, 2020 in Question of the Week 1 Comment »
COVID-19 Weightlifter

Gym-goers are likely feeling out of sorts during the COVID-19 pandemic. Visiting a gym habitually is one of the best ways to stay in shape, but self-isolation and social distancing procedures are keeping health nuts away from workout facilities. If you are itching to get back into the gym for some much-needed strength training, you may be wondering how to keep yourself safe while still getting a good pump.

Luckily, in this later stage of the coronavirus pandemic, some areas allow gyms to reopen their doors with extra safety precautions. When you get back into the swing of working out, remember to follow some additional steps to ensure your safety at the gym.

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Helpful Exercise Performance and Recovery Tips

Posted October 16, 2020 in Performance, Recovery No Comments »

While working out, there are two things that are very necessary and people often forget to even consider them. Those two things are pre-workout performance supplements and post-workout recovery.

While doing exercises in a gym or anyplace else, the body goes through a lot of pressure and stress physically. Due to this a lot of muscles get torn and you often feel a lot of pain and lack of strength.  It is why it is very important for everyone to understand the physical body needs both pre and post-workout to maintain energy and stamina, so we don’t feel weak or lethargic and ‘bonk’ mid-workout.

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Fundamental Muscle Building Tips

Posted September 17, 2020 in Fitness Tips No Comments »
Build Muscle

Regardless of where you are in your fitness life, building muscle mass is enjoyable and a fantastic method towards improving your health. With years of experience, we’ve compiled tested and proven tips to help you get everything you can from your workouts by smartly deploying your muscle-building efforts. Prepare yourself to enter the world of fitness!

First, you can’t overlook your diet. It is important to incorporate a sufficient amount of vegetables into your diet. Often, vegetables are overlooked in a muscle building plan, in favor of the emphasis on proteins. There are a number of vitamins and nutrients in vegetables that simply can’t be found in high-protein or carbohydrate-rich foods. They also contain high levels of fiber. The more fiber you eat, the more benefit you will get from the protein in your diet.

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Body Recomposition: How To Lose Weight And Gain Muscle

Posted September 13, 2020 in Fitness Tips, Health No Comments »
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To lose weight, you need to cut down on your calorie intake; but to gain muscle, you have to increase your calorie intake. Thus, the concept of losing weight and gaining muscle at the same time can be quite inconceivable. Though you may still not be convinced that you can lose weight and gain muscle at the same time, it’s possible through a process known as body recomposition. This approach emphasizes on losing weight and gaining muscle at the same time.  

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5 Must-Have Workout Accessories to Improve Your Exercise Routine

Posted September 10, 2020 in Exercise Equipment No Comments »

Exercising is the best way to jumpstart your journey to better health. However, getting pumped and ready to spend time working out, in the beginning, isn’t easy. You need the right equipment to boost your morale and keep you motivated to get your sweat on regularly. So, where do you start? What types of products will actually help you improve your workout on a daily basis? Here are a few must-have items that are virtually guaranteed to make your workouts more fun and effective.

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Top Tips When Choosing a Treadmill

Posted August 28, 2020 in Exercise Equipment 1 Comment »

With the Covid-19 pandemic still lingering about, many of us are still quarantined, working out in our homes. A suitable home gym should have a variety of equipment, from free weights, exercise bands, specific equipment like jump ropes and pull-up bars, to machines such as treadmills, ellipticals, and perhaps a rower. There are easily 100’s of each type of equipment. Today, we’re just going to focus on choosing the right treadmill.

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