It’s that time of year again where health and fitness start to become very popular. The major problem is that a lot of people get bored of exercise very quickly and this can be very de-motivational. This can turn people off exercise for life and leave people out of pocket[…]
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A thick and sweeping back is a key ingredient for a well developed physique. Developing the back requires a varied approach in exercise choice due to the number of muscles which composes the upper back. The back muscle which is commonly targeted is the latissimus dorsi, commonly referred to as[…]
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Groin strains are very common in those who weight lift, fitness train, and take part in sporting activities. The adductor muscles can be particular venerable during activities which incorporate explosive hip movements and quick changes in direction, hence tennis players, footballers, rugby players and countless other sports people susceptible to[…]
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There is little dispute on the illusion a wide set of shoulders can portray. If you want to enhance the V-taper, creating the appearance of a wide upper torso girth accompanied by a small waist, shoulder development has a big role to play. Not only are the shoulder muscles important[…]
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The squat is seen by many as the king of all exercises, requiring many large muscle groups (especially in the lower body) to execute the lift, as well as being taxing on the cardiovascular system as the repetition range is increased. The primary muscles responsible for the lift are those[…]
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The dumbbell side raise recruits the middle (lateral) head of the deltoids, or in other words, the region to the side of the shoulders which is generally responsible for width. The side raise, when performed correctly, contracts the lateral head via shoulder abduction and is an effective exercise to isolate[…]
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Aqua based workouts can be enjoyed and beneficial to a wide variety of people, even those who have sprains and minor injuries as the water based exercises are low impact unlike many on land movements. Water resistance also dynamically works the muscles of opposing as well as assisting muscle groups,[…]
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Do you have a healthy BMI? The Body Mass Index (BMI) is a calculation which determines a numerical index from comparing your height to your weight. The only two factors which determine the BMI reading is a persons height and bodyweight, and therefore does not take into account a whole[…]
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Everyone would love to get more daily exercise; however, with an increasingly busier lifestyle, it can often be difficult to find the time to go to a gym or fitness centre. As well, for many people, a gym membership may not be in their budget, or they just do not[…]
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A well defined and pronounced 6-pack is only achievable with two things; low body fat and a hypertrophied midsection. The latter is what we aim to discuss in this brief article, and I believe is not optimised by many trainers who are looking to develop a strong and defined set[…]
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