When training legs, back, chest, arms or other muscle groups you most certainly use appropriate weights to get results faster. This concept, however, does not always seem to apply when we are dealing with the abdominals. It is often seen that additional weights are ditched and instead replaced by classic crunches or sit-ups and countless reps.
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Getting yourself in shape is not done overnight. It takes perseverance, dedication and time - just how much time depends on you and your habits. You might be aiming to improve your physical shape a little faster than normal if you have an event coming up or you ...
The dream of a sculpted and firm butt is nowadays shared by both men and women. Mother nature seems to have blessed some individuals with a stunning backside more or less for free, while others must dedicate a lot of time and effort in order to get that booty th...
Coconut oil is one of the quite few foods that can rightfully be included in the "superfoods" category. Its unique combination of fatty acids has a number of positive health effects, not least because of the fatty acid called lauric acid which is the m...
What characterizes an optimal breakfast? What should you start your day with to stay satisfied all the way through lunch without a failing blood sugar? And how should you combine the different energy sources in the best possible way?
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Implementing physical activity and healthy eating habits in your daily routine is one of the best decisions you can make for yourself, not only to improve your body aesthetically but also to enhance the quality of life in several different aspects.
Summertime is approaching and one thing that probably most of us have in common is the wish for that beach body that can be shown off with dignity, either in swimwear or summer skirts. However, we are tackling the same question every year: Where do we really sta...
In order to effectively and intensively take on a certain group of muscles, it is important that we, first of all, understand its basic anatomy. Where is the muscle located and what is its actual function?
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Does it feel too time consuming to get yourself to the gym a couple of afternoons a week even though you are well aware of the fact that summer is just around the corner and your shape is far from the desirable? Do not despair. Building a great physique requires...
Abs. Sometimes abs seems to be something essential and something that most people want, especially when it comes to getting in shape for summer. It is like abs are the number one measurement for how fit one is, which I totally disagree with. You can be fit witho...
Colleagues are advising you to completely cut carbs, friends claim that you will fit in those old favourite jeans if you just eat either one big or six small meals a day. Nutritionists around the world assure you that the secret lies in eating “clean food&...
If you ask five different people about which five exercises are by far the best for building arms, the answers will probably vary drastically. On the other hand, what many lifters have in common when it comes to training arms is the lack of planning, more than j...
In an earlier article we reviewed some of the supplements that beginners should get familiar with in order to maximize the results of their training. This time we’ll instead dig a little deeper and look closer at a few supplements more specific for strengt...
Before dealing with the subject of dietary supplements in general, and supplements for beginners in particular, it is important that we understand the actual concept. Dietary supplements are exactly just that, supplements, an addition and therefore by no means a...
Some people would like to claim that from a health perspective it is a bad idea to have nuts as part of your diet. The main argument is often the amount of fat contained, as if this would be a one way ticket to obesity. Although nuts are rich in both calories an...
Sleep is a vital physiological function and is significantly important for your overall health. A lack of sleep affects not only your general well-being but also your appearance. When we sleep both heart rate, blood pressure, and body temperature are lowered. As...
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