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Best Free Weight Exercises for Women
According to the American Heart Association, strength training is physical activity designed to improve muscular fitness by exercising a specific muscle or muscle group against external resistance, including free weights, weight machines, or your own body weight. (1) There are many benefits of strength training, including the preservation of muscle mass, weight control, reducing…
THE BENEFITS OF STRENGTH TRAINING
According to the American Heart Association, strength training is physical activity designed to improve muscular fitness by exercising a specific muscle or muscle group against external resistance, including free weights, weight machines, or your own bodyweight. (1) There are many benefits of strength training & is essential for good overall health & fitness. PRESERVE MUSCLE…
Gaining Weight While Working Out – 5 Reasons Why
Believe it or not, many people experience weight gain while working out. There are many factors as to why this happens. Consider the following five reasons as to why you might not be seeing the results you’d hoped for on your weight loss journey before getting discouraged. Muscle Gains Don’t be fooled! You will ‘gain…
HIIT & LISS Cardio
Do you ever wonder if the cardio exercises you are doing are benefiting you to reach your goals? Whatever your goals are, it’s so important to understand that not every type of cardio is created equal. The two most frequently used forms of cardiovascular training performed by physique based athletes and body builders is LISS…
Why Have Breakfast?
Why have breakfast? Breakfast breaks your overnight fast, helps you burn calories throughout the day, refuels your glycogen (energy) levels, and kick-starts your metabolism. It’s the most important meal of the day, giving you the energy you need to get things done as well as improving your memory & concentration. Breakfast foods are good sources…
5 BENEFITS OF PRACTICING YOGA
First off, what is yoga? Yoga is a Hindu spiritual and ascetic discipline, a part of which, including breath control, simple meditation, and the adoption of specific bodily postures, is widely practised for health and relaxation. Taking 10 minutes out of your day to practice yoga can bring you so many benefits, like changing…
Our PT’s TOP 6 EXERCISES to GROW YOUR GLUTES
Have you ever wondered exactly what exercises you should do to build up your Glutes and activate them properly? Today we will be taking you through the perfect Glute workout from start to finish with one of our best Crunch Personal Trainers, Karim Chami. Find out exactly what you should be doing to see…
How Your Body Works During Exercise
It’s important to understand how exercise affects the body. If you’re just starting at the gym, or even if you’ve been going for a while, getting an insight into what happens to your body when you work out will help you make the most of your training time. We discuss how fitness affects different parts…
5 Kettlebell Arm Exercises To Tone & Strengthen
Warning! The following kettlebell arm exercises are designed to help tone and strengthen your arms! Kettlebells are great to use for your arms because it’s challenging, helps you build muscle and burns fat. It’s also a great alternative to using dumbbells, especially during high-demand times at the gym, when they’re all being used. We have…
5 Effective Leg Exercises You Can Do With Kettlebells
If you want strong, toned legs you need to build your quads and the surrounding muscles around them. Incorporating kettlebell leg exercises in your circuit or solo training sessions is a great addition to mix things up. We’re sharing leg exercises that you can do with kettlebells to help you get lean, strong legs. Here…