How to Build Muscle Faster (Science Explained)

Kettlebell workouts for women are not going to transform you into a mass of muscles. For example, Jennifer Aniston and Penelope Cruz both use kettlebells in their workout routines, and they are the epitome of svelte good health. If you want to strengthen your core and sculpt your body, kettlebells are the go-to tool of the trade.

Part 3 of the home workout plan series covers the second most trained body part for men, the chest. Using body weight exercise to workout the chest really comes down to one basic move done in different ways – the push up. Changing your hand positions will work different regions of the chest muscles I will break this down into two separate articles, one with beginner exercises and one for more advanced users.

Exercises to reduce back pain can help those athletes who are involved in heavy training or rigorous competition. Activities like cardio, football, hockey, rugby, running, swimming, soccer, and weight training can all take a toll on the lower back if proper technique and equipment use is not followed. Back problems are one of the most common injuries that cause down time for athletes.

Developing a home workout plan can be a daunting task especially if you have limited equipment. I have done some tweaking to my own workout routine and have come up with an adaptable series of exercises you can use to get in better shape. If done consistently, you can get a great physique with no weights to buy. This is the first in a four part home workout plan series and I will start with the most sought after result – six pack abs. Your core muscles are fast twitch muscles so should be trained in the opposite way with slow, deliberate movements with higher reps. All of the following exercises in Part I are body weight movements so no equipment is needed.

In part 2 of the home workout plan series, we take a look at abdominal exercises that involve a chinup bar. When working from a hanging position, you will activate far more muscles than when lying down. I find it a better workout for my entire core as well as my arms from “hanging” on. If you do not have access to a gym with a chinup bar, you can buy one that fits in your doorway – see the picture at the end of this article. Part 2 of six pack abs is much like part 1 – use deliberate, slow movements that concentrate on the contraction of the muscle using high reps. All of the exercises are done in a hanging position so if your grip cannot hold you long enough, there are aids that can be used like ab straps.

There are a plethora of machines at the gym. That doesn’t mean you should be using them. Sitting on a machine renders a portion or your body obsolete. Build your body the right way with functional training that requires activation of more muscle groups. Find out why you should minimize your use of machines.

Workouts are the most effective treatment for shedding extra fat and getting healthy. One of the most effective kinds of workout is interval sprinting. Many people implement sprinting especially when they are out of shape and want to reduce the extra fat from their body.

Finding information on fitness can be quite the task because new information is coming out every single day. With all these new “facts” it can be hard to sort out what to believe and what to not believe. We help clarify five of the biggest fitness myths that could be harming your health.

Breathing is something we tend to overlook in exercise and in our everyday lives. You can find out if you breathe properly and ways to integrate proper breathing techniques into your exercise routine.

You don’t need structured exercise to get healthy. Add these 9 moves into your day to create energy and well being.

In 20 years of being a personal trainer, every boot camp I have ever seen made me cringe! The Fact of the matter is that I have never seen a fitness boot camp that didn’t tear up peoples bodies or actually produce real, lasting results. I see people who stay in these fitness boot camps for years and never loose that “last ten pounds,” gain proper strength, or end up looking and feeling like they had hoped for. The one thing I see them gain, were injuries. Here are the 3 main reasons to avoid boot camps exercise classes:

Whether you are new to the gym or a seasoned lifter a common question that people have is: “what’s the difference between machines and free weights” and in particular they want to know the benefit of both within their workouts. For those of you that are brand new to the fitness world, free weights are the dumbbells, cylindrical plates and bars that are around the majority of gyms, on racks and weight benches whereas machines are the large oddly shaped metal pieces of equipment. For anyone starting out I would strongly advise to start your fitness journey with machines.