Fitness Facts

Every dude in the gym is working for bigger, stronger lifts, so they usually get fixated on working their arms. But the instant some guy walks in with towering traps and a broader back than you, and you suddenly find yourself wondering if you’re doing the right thing. You might commend this individual for having…

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There are many articles in which you can read about the various muscle groups of the human body. These articles will usually cover things like the locations of various muscles, exercises that will target them, etc. However, very few of them address the differences between the two major muscle fiber types. To be fair, this knowledge…

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One of the most frequently asked questions posed to trainers is, “How often should I work out?” Though there is no one-size-fits-all answer, there are several things to consider to help you decide what works best for you. The answer to the question of exercise frequency depends greatly on who is asking the question and…

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When you think of one of the more “extreme” workouts in the bodybuilding world, it’s surely the bench press. How many people – even those very well-informed in the fitness world – will cite their strength and level of training by how much they can bench? While it’s certainly not a complete definition of your…

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Dieting is a word that makes many people cringe. It’s hard. It leaves you feeling restricted, and most of the time, dieting doesn’t work. Fortunately, there is another way to eat great while shedding some pounds or meeting other fitness-related and nutritional goals. It’s called the If It Fits Your Macros (IIFYM) approach to dieting,…

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People love letting loose with some alcohol in hand. Cultural and social circles around the world have a fondness for alcohol, and many places have come up with their own special brews. But for those who are trying to slim down or shape up, could that drink at the bar be hurting your progress? As…

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Next time you go to the gym, take a glance around the room to the people surrounding you. You are bound to see a variety of shapes and sizes. Some people are going to be slim while others are completely jacked. You might be thinking that this a result of their effort and their fitness…

Oh, how we all dread loose skin after weight loss. Short of surgery, it seems like a lost cause. The worst part is trying to retain the drive to continue a healthy regimen of diet and exercise when these behaviors appear to have little or no positive impact on body shape. Loose skin versus body…

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When we think about fitness, there are really two sides to it in the forefront of our minds. The first is usually cosmetic – we want to look fit, we want to look good, we want to appeal to others visually. The health benefits are also important but are rarely the most immediate concern. Well,…

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Trying to burn away excess fat can be a very frustrating experience. Sometimes, it can seem like the fat is just clinging to your body and refuses to go away. If you feel like you are working hard but still looking fat, this article might be able to help. For our purposes, we are going…

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Perhaps the most coveted muscle, next to chiseled six pack abs, has got to be a big, round, beach ball sized pair of biceps. While the triceps make up about 70% of the mass of the upper arm, even the most developed tris can’t generate the same awe as ferociously peaked biceps. Building such a…

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Consistency is one of the biggest factors in workout success. One day, you’re killing it with your workout routine and then the next, you’re so busy that your exercise frequency begins to decline sharply. You’re not the first person to experience this. Slowing down affects a couple of areas in your life, including your mood,…

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If you are looking to get washboard abs, then you are in the right place. This article covers eight great exercises for melting belly fat away. The Issues with Belly Fat Before looking at the solution, it’s important to take a couple of moments to focus on the problem. In fact, there are three problems…

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Sometimes, all you can do is a workout at home as you only have time for a short workout. Below is one such effective workout. This program can be done just about anywhere provided there is space available for you to get a full body extension for planking. Additionally, the workout works on other muscles…

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It’s not easy to find time for working out. For most of us, the demands of life do not cease. Finding the time for a quality workout under such circumstances can be too much for some people to handle. Some others attempt to do a “rushed” workout, in which they perform all their usual exercises…

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There are a lot of workout techniques out there, and we have covered many of them. Today, however, we want to compare two specific methods whose adherents seem to be at odds with one another. Based on the title, you already know that I’m talking about Crossfit and calisthenics. Although these two methods are pretty similar…

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Have you ever met someone who had huge arms with no definition? If so, you might have thought that it was a terrible waste. Or, maybe you are that person, and you’re reading this article in the hopes of toning up those pythons? Either way, today’s article should be helpful to you. When you need…

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After you have decided to engage in a workout program, a larger decision remains to be made. You will need to choose what kind of workout you will adopt. This is not going to be an easy choice, because there are so many options out there. Every other week, it seems like a new exercise…

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