The chest fly is a great way for both beginners and those with experience to target the chest muscles without worrying about the balance required when using a bench, a ball, or when standing. It's also a useful machine if you have a lower-body injury and need to avoid standing.
2023-09-05 03:04:16 +0000 UTC View Post
Strengthening can help improve posture, athletic performance, confidence with everyday tasks and decreases age-related atrophy. This specific region includes muscles like:
The rotator cuff, Deltoids, and shoulder muscles.
The primary benefit of sweating when you work out is that sweating helps cool your body down. This can help prevent you from overheating.
Exercise and high temperatures cause your body to heat up. Your body then responds with sweat. Being able to regulate your temperature during exercise is critical, especially if you’re engaging in activities in heated rooms or outdoors in warm weather.
It’s no secret that walking uphill leaves you out of breath. Adding incline training to a walking or running workout also gives your muscles a challenge, increases your heart rate, and boosts calorie burning.
2023-09-01 23:22:54 +0000 UTC View PostThe side shuffle is an agility exercise that targets the glutes, hips, thighs, and calves. Performing this exercise is a great way to strengthen your lower body while adding cardio into your existing workout program. The lateral movement boosts metabolism, increasing your calorie burn. As an agility drill, the side shuffle helps develop coordination, balance, and speed.
2023-09-01 02:14:20 +0000 UTC View Post
When talking about back flexibility, it’s important to remember that there are many ways our spine helps us move, not just backbending! If we consider all of the different ranges of motion our spine can move in, we have:
1. Backbending/arching backwards (spinal extension)
2. Rounding forwards (spinal flexion)
3. Sidebending (lateral flexion)
4. Twisting (axial rotation)
It was over 100 degrees in LA today and we still put in that work at the gym. It’s all about consistency and nothing can stop you. Keep your eyes on the prize and keep pushing forward.💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾
2023-08-29 02:06:06 +0000 UTC View Post
Squats burn calories and might help you lose weight.They also lower your chances of injuring your knees and ankles. As you exercise, the movement strengthens your tendons, bones, and ligaments around the leg muscles. It takes some of the weight off your knees and ankles.
2023-08-28 01:31:48 +0000 UTC View Post
This is what hard work, consistency, and drive will get you. Nothing can stop you once you put your mind to it. I’m here to encourage and inspire. If you have any workout questions always feel free to ask, I don’t bite. 👅💪🏾
2023-08-25 22:32:09 +0000 UTC View PostSo through my research and experience. The benefits of torso rotational exercises include increased mobility and strengthened obliques. Using the rotary torso machine will strengthen and tone your oblique muscles, but it will not specifically burn fat off the area you are working.
2023-08-23 22:26:47 +0000 UTC View Post
Elysian Park is the oldest and second largest park in the city of Los Angeles, but I hadn’t really spent much time in the park until mid last year. Well known amongst nearby residents, the park does offer some picturesque and relatively easy hiking trails, is very dog-friendly, and is centrally located.
2023-08-23 03:22:56 +0000 UTC View Post
I’ve been really focusing on the latissimus Dorsi muscle. One of the bigger muscles located in the back region. I am happy with the progress to say the least. Each muscle may need a different approach for maximum gains.
2023-08-22 01:37:07 +0000 UTC View Post
Motivation is something that can be difficult for people when they are trying to engage in a heart pumping workout. But for those who religiously wear their favorite pair of wireless AirPods or over-the-ear Beats, rocking out to your favorite jam can be incredibly invigorating. Wearing headphones and putting on a song that gets the juices flowing is a sure-fire way to reduce stress and put you in the mindset to crush your workout. And, being in a positive mindset will allow you to enjoy your workout and help you get to the finish line.
2023-08-21 01:22:03 +0000 UTC View Post
The knee-to-chest stretch is a simple stretching exercise that helps loosen tight muscles in the hip and low back region. It involves bringing one knee toward your chest while in a standing or sitting position. This gentle movement targets the hip flexors, glutes, lower back, and hamstring muscles.
2023-08-20 03:55:46 +0000 UTC View Post
History and wisdom has us convinced that high reps and light weights builds muscle endurance and makes little contribution to gains in muscle mass. Heavier weights in the low to moderate rep range, on the other hand, has long been accepted as the best way to maximize muscle growth. Based on my experience this is to be true, but it is not the only way.
2023-08-19 00:32:57 +0000 UTC View PostThe lat pull down is a compound movement that primarily targets the lats and is considered to be a vital exercise for developing back strength and increasing overall pulling strength.There are a number of lat pull down variations that employ the use of different equipment and grips but the traditional lat pulldown involves the use of a cable machine and a bar attachment.
2023-08-17 22:50:13 +0000 UTC View Post
You know you’re working when you can see the cobra back from the front.
If you're wondering why is a chiseled back called a cobra back, it's because the V-taper looks like the head of a cobra when a bodybuilder spreads out his lats. A physique can't be deemed complete and symmetrical without a V-taper.
If you lack forearm strength, your ability to build strength in other parts of your body is indeed compromised. This is mostly due to the fact that stronger forearms lead to a stronger grip with more muscles generating more squeezing force during your workouts and everyday life.
2023-08-16 00:58:48 +0000 UTC View Post
Did you know that studies show that the absence of whole-body movement, primarily through sitting, has led to increasing sedentary lifestyles of much of the US population. Encouraging physical activity, such as hiking, is a way that health care professionals can promote patient wellness and health in both a preventive and curative manner.
2023-08-14 20:59:03 +0000 UTC View PostBody weight workout also known as calisthenics are not only safe, but also effective. Anyone from beginner to advanced would benefit from these workouts. Once you master bodyweight workouts you are less prone to injury when you move on to free weights and workout machines. The best part is you can do these anywhere so you have no excuses to not get a small workout in. Don’t forget that every but counts, and it’s all about consistency.💪🏾😊
2023-08-13 22:44:08 +0000 UTC View PostSquats and leg pressing are exercises that will work your lower body muscles. However, they don't necessarily hit the muscles in the exact same way. The squat will activate muscles of the posterior chain and stabilization muscles. By comparison, the leg press will isolate the quadriceps and glutes.
2023-08-13 01:40:15 +0000 UTC View PostA pair of built, sizeable shoulders sitting on top of a guy’s torso is a telltale sign of someone who is not only aesthetic but functional as well. Strong and healthy shoulders are incredibly crucial for all of life’s tasks, especially as we age and begin to lose muscle density. Shoulder injuries are disastrous, making even common daily tasks like carrying groceries painful.
2023-08-12 02:43:48 +0000 UTC View PostDid you know that your glutes aka booty are the largest muscle group in your body, making up a significant portion of your core. Training them will help you to improve your posture, increase your strength and power, reduce your risk of injury, and even enhance your overall appearance. The Glute Press is good from beginner to advanced.
2023-08-11 01:36:53 +0000 UTC View PostBy creating variation, changing terrain, and changing exercises in your routine. Youu can create a new stimulus, which creates more progress over time. And if you rotate exercises or activity every so often, your injury risk will decrease.
2023-08-10 00:57:35 +0000 UTC View Post
Hiking for beginners can be intimidating, but there's really not much to it. You don't need any special skills to hike; you just have to be able to walk and know where you are. It's a great way to immerse yourself in nature, get a good workout in, and recharge your batteries. This guide will give you some essential hiking for beginners tips to make your hike safe and fun.
2023-08-09 00:02:06 +0000 UTC View PostI use two methods when working out. Strength training with rep-based sets uses a specific repetition number or rep range as the goal for each set. Time-based sets don't require specific repetitions such as five reps. Instead, time-based sets are counted by the time lapsed, such as 30 seconds per set. When it comes to core I tend to have better results with Time-based sets. 💪🏾
2023-08-08 02:25:51 +0000 UTC View PostA good cardiovascular workout will have you consistently breathing faster than you would while resting. The result: More oxygen in your system for your heart to pump to the rest of your body. You’ll also hear cardio referred to as “aerobic exercise.” The term emphasizes the enhanced movement and utilization of oxygen for energy production when you’re engaged in a cardiovascular workout.
2023-08-07 06:49:50 +0000 UTC View PostWhen it comes to upper body strength, there are many exercises that can help you build muscle and increase your overall fitness level. One of the most effective pieces of equipment for upper body strength is the shoulder press machine. This machine targets your shoulders, triceps, and upper back muscles, providing a full upper body workout. In this article, we will explore the top five benefits of using a shoulder press machine for upper body strength.
2023-08-06 02:18:05 +0000 UTC View PostYou guys know I love my hikes, and today I went to a trail I haven’t been to in more than 10 years.
Park to La Playa in that starts in Mid city and goes to the beach! The city has definitely fixed up the place, because I did not recognize it at all. I can’t wait to visit some more old abs new hiking trails.
Isolation chest exercises tend to involve compound movements which engage several muscles at once. There are several exercises that help in targeting deltoids, triceps, and pectorals. However, working on your chest in isolation can be more advantageous.
2023-08-04 03:40:28 +0000 UTC View Post
