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Exercise no fun? Grab a partner…
I’ve always mentioned this but I will say it again: Partner workout is a great way to have fun while exercising. It is exciting and partners motivate each other throughout the workout routines. Solo workout is fine, but not everyone has the motivation, the drive, and the focus to exercise alone. If you fall in …
15-Minute Fat Burning Workout
For most people, working out is a chore; on the same scale as (if not worse than) washing dishes, cleaning up the house or doing laundry. It’s not by coincidence though; the fact is when people think about workout, they visualize an hour or two of grueling machine lifting at a 24 hour fitness center. …
Pregnant Women Workout
Research has demonstrated that pregnant women can benefit tremendously from working out. Such benefits include a healthy and fit body, as well as a less stressful life, and a healthy newborn baby. In addition, exercising during pregnancy allows the woman to maintain her strength and exercising habits. Just keep in mind that, if you are …
Olympic Abs Workout
It is no question that sculpting a head-turning summer body starts in the kitchen, with healthy meal selections, and ditching sugary drinks. However, one cannot ignore the other important ingredient to a healthy and sexy body: eye-catching abdominal muscles. Some call it six-packs, some are over-achievers, sporting eight-packs, while others are content with just a …
Side Plank Workout – Build a Strong Core
Our core is an area of our body that is constantly engaged through our various daily activities. However, it is often neglected when we work out. We tend to do lots of biceps curls, chest presses, squats, lunges, etc; but seldom spend time strengthening that area connecting our upper body to our lower body. Plank …
Resistance Band versus Free Weight
Resistance bands or resistance tubes are great workout tools that can serve as substitute for their heavier, free-weight counterparts. When you are looking to build strength, certain exercises need to be performed either with a pair of dumbbells, a curl bar, or a barbell. However, not everyone has the luxury of affording such equipment, especially …
Healthy Organic Jerk Turkey Burger Recipe
Reading the title of the article, you are probably asking yourself: “Is there really a way to make a burger healthy?” The short answer is “of course”. But before we dive into how to make a healthy turkey burger, let’s just take a step back to understand the dangers of consuming fast foods. Once you …
Mountain Climbers – Three Variations
Most people engage in workouts they like and feel comfortable with. For example, if you enjoy working out on the elliptical machine, chances are you allocate a disproportionate amount of your weekly fitness time to the elliptical workout. This is the case for the treadmill and the stationary bicycle machine as well. However, generally you …
Plank Workout – Four Variations for Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced
If you have done crunches before, you probably know how much toll they could take on your body, specifically on your lower back and neck areas. Most people don’t know how to perform crunch exercises properly, which triggers workout injuries over the long run. This is where the plank workout comes in. A plank is …
