Tiger bend push ups are a great skill to master in the calisthenics world, but they can usually take some time, especially when you are trying to do the whole move without going through the progressions or strengthening the various muscles that contribute to this exercise. Austin Dunham, a calisthenics expert, gives some great tips […]
All of us want to feel great inside, to feel that we’re radiating positivity, energy and joy. At the same time, we want to feel confident about the physical body that we have on the outside. Many of us dream of having a flat tummy—even a six pack. All of this doesn’t come easy. We […]
Do you wish you could get addicted to something that’s actually good for you? You’re in luck – we’re about to teach you exactly how to get addicted to exercise, even if you’re a dedicated couch potato right now. Getting into exercise can help you to kick drug and alcohol addiction or break other unhealthy […]
James Grage is a fitness expert that trains exclusively with resistance bands and in this video he does a comparison of resistance bands versus free weights. In the video he covers the following topics: Can resistance bands get the same results as weights? (0:35) Progressive Resistance as it relates to Progressive Overload (0:55) […]
If you are a beginner then perhaps the biggest problem you will have lies in finding the motivation. It’s a common occurrence that many people take out a gym membership, then find it difficult to actually set aside the time to get to the gym. Hopefully these few basic tips can help you maximize your […]
An estimated 8.6 million Americans get injured every year while engaging in physical activity. It can be extremely frustrating not being able to participate in your favorite sports and keep yourself fit and healthy due to an injury, but one of the best things you can do is to take some time to recover to prevent injuring yourself […]
If anyone tells you that you can get your splits in one day, or one week, or one month, do not trust them! It takes time and consistency. So if you see those youtube videos with click bait titles saying things like “Get your splits in a week”, be aware that it is highly, highly […]
As a runner, you may be concerned about how much sleep you are getting. You may not feel you are getting enough sleep, or you may wonder if you are sleeping so much that you are not able to perform your best. These are valid concerns, and we want to address them here to give […]
As we get older, we are less likely to work out. The CDC reports that 31 percent of people who work out are aged 18 to 24, while only 16 percent of those aged 65 and up exercise. Since the natural aging process changes our bodies, as well as our metabolisms (the body’s resting metabolic rate slows […]
Michael Jai White has the body, the flexibility, and the speed all in one, so who better to learn from. He gives us a few small, but fundamental tips when it comes to side kicks and enhancing your kicking speed in the videos below. Give them a watch to learn more. View this […]
