Typically, getting started is always the hardest part when it comes to accomplishing anything. From writing your grocery list to planning an epic event, figuring out where to begin and what to do first is the first hurdle to clear. The same is true when it comes to developing a workout regime; you may know…
Resistance bands look all innocent and light, but let me tell you: resistance band workouts can be killer three times over. To begin, they’re a great starting point for beginners, providing an almost injury-free way to venture into weight training. Second: resistance bands offer an easy home workout option to keep your regular weight training…
We use kettlebells around here like they’re always new, but in reality, they’re old school. Like, 18th-century-old-school. Kettlebells have been around since at least 1704, when they were used as a measuring tool to weigh dry goods in Russia. However, it didn’t take long for people to observe the opportunities kettlebells presented for functional training,…
If we’re being real, most of us have wondered at some point or another in our lives how to lose weight in the most effective, sustainable way possible. After all, in our modern world, it’s much easier to gain weight than it is to shed it. Calorie-dense food options are right around every corner, and…
It’s easy to hear “cardio at home session” and think, “More like half-ass cardio session,” … but I assure you: if you’re doing cardio correctly, it’s as good at home as anywhere else. Now, you may have some limitations in place, such as having a small space, or being on an upstairs floor and having…
We’ve heard it time and time and time again: abs are made in the kitchen. The reason this line is so prevalent when we talk abs is because, well … … it’s 100 percent true. Unfortunately, no amount of ab or core work, or even excess cardio, can outdo a bad diet when it comes…
Hands up if anyone remembers the Bowflex home gym commercials? I’m guessing that’s quite a few of us. While home gyms definitely aren’t a new thing, the idea of actually working out at home is probably new to many. I myself have had an established routine of leaving the house to hit the gym for…
The press is one of the most crucial foundational exercises for any exercise program; this is a movement that not only builds upper body strength like no other, but also engages your core and stabilizer muscles. And we all know that without a strong center, we’re going to see minimal gains in strength or agility….
There are very few instances I can think of where breathing isn’t important (hope you get the sarcasm), and training is definitely not one of them. Breath plays a larger role in training than you might expect – and not just endurance training. Controlling your inhales and exhales can either weaken or greatly improve your…
