A deadlift is one of the basic exercises that should appear in every training plan. Variants of this exercise there are several types that are not very popular at the gym. Men usually use the classic version and sumo, and women – the variant with locked knees. Is a deadlift […]
Amino acids are the basic building blocks of the body. There are 23 types – some of them are endogenous (which the body synthesizes itself), and some – exogenous (these in turn are delivered with food). The lack of amino acids may result in problems not only with fitness, but […]
The subject of the following text is aerobic training. This training is one of the most popular forms of physical exercise that helps us burn fat. Below you will find everything you need to know about aerobics. It supports weight loss best when strength training is done before. What is […]
The construction of a powerful arm mainly depends on the triceps muscle, called the triceps. It is he who constitutes up to 70% of the popularly called paws. In order to maximize the effectiveness of training, a bit closer look at its anatomy and principles that determine its growth. How […]
Skipping rope is an easy-to-use equipment at the gym, which brings a number of benefits. You can actually jump on it anywhere and at different speeds, which means it is a very versatile tool in training. It also turns out that it is not only reserved for the youngest children. […]
Are you looking for advice on how to do exercises? Or maybe you’ve been practicing for some time and do not you see any progress? Perhaps you are making the basic mistakes while doing the exercises, so you can not “go to a higher level”. Know that everyone makes mistakes […]
Equipment for gym training can sometimes make you dizzy. As a rule, you know how to practice on it, although there may always be questions. A good example is the Roman bench. How to properly and fully use it in your training? Which parties can we train on it and […]
Weight loss is a big business in America – worth more than $ 60 billion annually. It’s no wonder when you consider that one in three Americans over the age of 20 years old is considered to be an obese person, and more than 70% of the population is classified […]
Stretching is basically one of the most important elements of each workout. They are used primarily to compensate for injury and increase mobility. How should it stretch after running? What muscles should I focus on during stretching? How to properly stretch your leg muscles? You will find answers to the […]
Training in the gym places a huge burden on the body. It affects the work and condition of the internal organs of man, as well as the entire movement apparatus. Carpal tunnel syndrome is an increasingly common neurological disorder in exercising people. However, both those who perform office work and […]
The development of the shoulder muscles depends on from the proper exercise technique and from the quality of the training plan. This should take into account the structure of this muscular group and the specificity of its work. What principles to follow when designing effective shoulder training? What exercises should […]
Push-ups are one of the most popular and the most commonly used exercises in street workout and strength training. They are used in various workouts for one simple reason – it is a simple exercise that does not require any additional equipment. How do you do pushups? How do you […]
Modern strength training looks quite different than a few decades ago. Do today’s methods and training techniques actually give the best results and results? Is it worth taking advantage of the achievements of gym legends and incorporate classic and proven moves into your plan? Check out 10 exercises according to […]
Krav Maga in Hebrew means fighting in a hand. It is currently one of the most popular defense systems. There are more and more schools that teach her. The motto of the system is the sentence of its founder that everyone can live in peace. Krav maga, or self-defense system […]
Training at the gym is one of the best ways, among others for building a dream figure and taking care of yourself. However, over time, each participant begins to look for further opportunities that will guarantee training stimuli and appropriate progress. These are also ways to prevent training stagnation and […]
Chest muscles is a muscle party that is well developed and is the training priority of most men. No wonder – it is an element of a slim and well-built figure. For women, chest training is also essential – it allows firm and slim the body. So how should effective […]
Effective training on the abdomen does not consist in repeating one exercise. So how to reasonably plan abdominal muscle exercises? Learn the basics, which include concentric and eccentric movements, providing the greatest belly hypertrophy. Practicing, remember that the shortest distance between the chest and the pelvis plays the key role. […]
Legs are the foundation of the body – no wonder then that their training should be the duty of every practitioner. Leg training should focus primarily on squats, or multi-joint exercises. These are the basic movements that – when properly done – bring the same advantages. However, many exercisers at […]
Fitness has been dominating the list of fitness trends for several years. Foam roller has become a symbol of conscious training, taking into account the mobility slogan, which is equally eager to cast . Unfortunately, consciousness does not follow consciousness – the vast majority of people are not able to […]
The treadmill is available at every gym. This is really effective equipment, which training opportunities are not clear to everyone – not only because of the multitude of settings that can stun you. How to run on the treadmill? What can be used in strength training? How to run to […]
Elevated blood cholesterol is not good. It contributes, for example, to myocardial infarction, atherosclerosis of blood vessels or coronary diseases. Phytosterols are an effective way to avoid these types of problems and to effectively lower cholesterol in the body. Their source is, among others vegetables, oils and nuts. How exactly […]
The man lives not alone in the gym. The more diverse the activity, the better for him. That is why swimming, cycling and running are also disciplines that can be practiced as well as every day. The combination of these three sports is created by the world-known powerlifting, or triathlon. […]
Running for many people seems to be a simple form of physical activity – all you need to do is run. However, the proper technique of running and breathing is a bit more complicated and is of great importance in the economy of effort. People starting an adventure with running […]
A stationary bike, the popular cardio equipment in the gym, primarily involves lower muscle work. Its use, however, turns out to be very versatile. What can you use the bike for? How to train on it? What effects can be achieved? What else can bring training on a stationary bike? […]
Building chest muscles is a popular goal of training plan for those who are just starting their adventure with strength training. In some progression, muscle growth is impressive, and in others – some problems appear. Trouble with emphasizing the middle part of the chest is one of them. This one […]
Building of the back musclesMore frequent trainingsBack and chest during one workout? Yes!Three kings of back trainingAdvanced methodsStrength and hypertrophy – do not forget about themMuscle building – the role of dietConclusions Building of the back muscles Back is the second largest muscle party in the human body. It consists […]
Fighting sports gain more and more supporters – their popularity makes the training rooms bursting at the seams. Regardless of the choice you need to remember – martial arts build self-confidence, character and great influence on the figure. The golden rule is not to use the acquired skills for private […]
During intensive strength exercises hands are prone to injuries and scrapes. A good solution is using training gloves. We present a review of the types of such gloves. Why are gloves so important during strength training?What to pay attention to when choosing gloves for strength training?The choice of gloves for […]
Tabata training is a must-have in improving your gym performance and reducing the necessary body fat. It also helps to improve efficiency and speeds up the daily metabolic rate. And all this only in 4 minutes. Tabata is a very popular and well-liked workout among athletes of all disciplines, bodybuilders […]
Having problems with building muscle mass, there comes a moment when it’s necessary to go on reduction. However, many beginners start their adventure precisely from this type of activities that are aimed at lowering their weight, reducing the accumulation of fat that has been harvested within a few years of […]
The beneficial effect of saunas has been known for a long time. It’s an important part of biological regeneration. Sauna can have a positive effect on our health, well-being and promote better regeneration. However, it’s important to remember that improper use of sauna will have the opposite effect. A brief […]
Pull-ups are one of the most comprehensive exercises involving the upper muscles. Many people forget about this exercise or don’t do it because it seems too difficult. That’s a mistake! Just look at the bodies of gymnasts or calisthenics to realize that pull-ups should be present in our training schedule. […]
Gym training, which is additionally supported by the appropriate diet, is intended to bring us the appropriate effect in the form of changes to our figure as well as changes in exercise parameters. It should also be remembered that when starting an activity, we are forced to wait for an […]
Creating a list of exercises that are successfully avoided at the gym, you can certainly put the chest dips on your list, based on the weight of your body. Why, despite the fact that they give great results, are they overlooked?Chest dips, also known as dips in a cage or […]
Have you ever encountered on your way physically active people – regularly running, working out at the gym a few times a week, generally active and not avoiding sport, but still having a few extra kilograms? These people perform reasonable trainings, it would seem that they are so active that […]
Barbell exercises are one of the most popular exercises in the world. This includes basic core exercises of the upper body. In addition to squat and deadlifting, it’s among the strength-triathlon. Barbell bench press (BBP) enjoys a great popularity in fitness clubs. Often there are many determinants of strength. The […]
Shoulders are extremely important for each sportsman. They are responsible, among others, for shaping a male silhouette in the letter V. Unfortunately, this muscle group often simply won’t grow and it is a quite common problem. It happens, because sportsmen frequently make a lot of mistakes during training this part […]
Are you dreaming of the “six pack” effect on your stomach? Here are 7 of the best exercises that will help you carve your stomach muscles and make them hard as steel. Exercises involve the simple, oblique and transverse muscles of the abdomen. The first results are visible after two […]
Hip thrust, or hips rising with the back placed at a small height, is a less popular buttock exercise than squat. However, with regards to the involvement of the buttock muscles and the effectiveness of forming a rounded, firm butt – definitely wins with sit-ups. Read about the technique of […]
What to drink during workout – mineral water or maybe isotonic drink? Should we start hydrating during exercise or a few hours before? What should runners drink during training and what people training at the gym? Get to know the answers to the most frequently asked questions regarding hydration during […]
Morning workouts are the best and the worst. Worst because you have to pull yourself together at an unearthly hour but the best because once you completed the workout, you are ready to get on with the rest of day without having to worry about hitting the gym later. A […]
“I’d love to try yoga, but I’m just not flexible enough…” If you ever found yourself uttering the words above, then I suggest you consider starting your yoga journey with Iyengar Yoga. This practice focuses on a correct alignment and to enable the students to find comfort in each pose, […]
When we want to lose weight, we most often focus on the numbers on the scales. Meanwhile, weight loss is not always related to the decrease of fatty tissue in our organism and this is what we should care about most. It is thus worth focusing not only on controlling […]
By using strength trainings, we have certainly repeatedly encountered a variety of theories on how to achieve the desired results in the fastest and most effective way. Many of these opinions, although they have no scientific justification and are erroneous, enter the colloquial knowledge. Today, we’ll be focusing on the […]
The turn of winter and spring is the best time to start running. Both professionals and amateurs start the season. Remember, however, that a bad running technique, instead of improving health, can really hurt our joints. Before we start training, let’s also take care of appropriate strengthening of the body, […]
A properly balanced diet, physical activity and, of which we often forget, positive thinking – these are the elements that make up the definition of a healthy lifestyle. If we take good care of each of these aspects, we can say that we live in harmony with our bodies. A […]
I’ve noticed that adjusting training volume is quite a common problem. I often receive mails with the questions about the appropriateness of a given training plan. The most frequent mistake is improper training volume, not only on one training session, but also in the whole week perspective. From my own […]
2019, the cliché of new year, new me. Gyms filled with determined newcomers who overdid their first workout and wake up the next morning with terrible muscle soreness. When people complain to me about muscle soreness, I often remember my dad, he always says; ‘to lose the muscle soreness, you […]
LACK OF PRCISE TRAINING GOAL When starting your adventure with strength training, we primarily need to clearly determine our training goal. We need to make this decision as soon as possible – whether we want to build muscle mass, reduce body fat, increase muscle strength or maybe only improve fitness, […]
Citrulline is a chemical compound belonging to the group of amino acids, derived from ornithine. It is one of the components taking part in the Krebs cycle during which urea forms. Is extremely important in the body of every human being, and especially important in the bodybuilders’ environment because it […]
