Nowadays the majority of people work out on a regular basis, but our biggest concern here is whether they know how to do this properly. You may have thought that nothing can go wrong and that all you need to do is just go to the nearest gym every other day. However, a serious workout requires a lot of preparation which will help you get the best results and stay healthy as well. Therefore, we’ve prepared the ultimate pre and post workout guide. Let’s take a look. Pre-workout preparations: Drink…

Having a well-planned and challenging workout regimen is the most important feature of your gym experience. We won't question that. However, in order to follow through and achieve your goals, you need to come prepared to beast out the whole workout. Of course, your gym bag is essential, to be precise, the items packed inside. You can't train without those gym essentials.   So, in order to avoid those situations where you come to the gym and realize that you've forgotten something essential, we decided to create this list for…

People have a good reason to be proud of their ripped abs because it’s not easy to achieve. It’s not something you can get after a few sessions of sit-ups and crunches. In fact, it takes a lot of discipline and dedication to work your core. But in the end, all your hard work will be worth it.   However, strong core muscles are more than just for show. Having a six-pack abs may make you feel more confident about hitting the beach but the benefits of core strength go…

It seems like life used to be way simpler just a few decades ago – the professional athletes wore proper athletic clothing, and you wore whatever was faded, slightly torn, or old. Nowadays, things have changed, as athletic clothing is gaining immense popularity in all areas of the fitness industry. And rightfully so.   Amateur athletes, professional competitors, and even gym bros, everyone seems to be getting on the athletic wear hype train, but why is that? Can athletic clothing truly make a difference and are the benefits worth the…

Even the life-long fitness freak sometimes feels the temptation to just kick back and forget about the gym bag for a week or two. But what kind of consistency would you be able to achieve if you allow yourself such massive gaps in your training routine and healthy eating habits?   So, before you forget why you started working out in the first place, let’s tackle a few useful ways you can boost your motivation even when the temptation is at its peak.   Don’t go it alone Perhaps you’re…

It is the holiday season, and many of us are traveling. That may mean being away from our gyms. I know I will be about a half hour from a location of my gym, and I have gone there before when I went home to the Pittsburgh area to visit my family. My particular gym is located in a very busy plaza, and that is one of the last places I want to be during last minute holiday shopping. I have family and friends I want to see, but I…

If you’re a person that regularly works out or plays sports, joint pain can be a major issue. Stiff hips or back pain are frequent problems, regardless of age. If you’re not an old person and experience these problems, then it’s high time to start taking better care of your joints if you want to enjoy life to the fullest.   This is why you need to learn how to work out without pain and injury, thus increasing your training longevity. Stiffness, sprains, strains, arthritis, and dislocations – these are…

  Where have all the hours gone, long times passing, you might be wondering while looking at your reflection in the mirror, with little to no progress visible after months of what seemed like arduous training. It could be a glitch in your diet, or your rest periods have become too long, but it’s rarely just one or the other that’s hindering your results – it’s typically a concoction of behaviors that prevent your workouts from bringing you results.   So, in order to break the spell of stagnation, let’s…

As the season of fall welcomes possibly the most natural time of transition with the leaves turning various colors and the weather cooling off, you might be contemplating making changes to your own life. When it comes to routine exercise, it’s so easy to often find yourself falling into a rut. If you’re looking to upgrade your workout routine for the better, don’t miss these 6 must-try ideas:   Try Cross-Training   So many fitness injuries occur simply from overuse and for athletes like long distance runners, cross-training couldn’t be…

I have a feeling that like most of us, you at always thinking of ways to embrace the great outdoors and have some fun while keeping fit at the same time. It goes without saying that we all should get out more often and just become adventure junkies. Well kayaking is one awesome way to have fun and enjoy immense health benefits!  Do you want concrete reasons why you should get into the waters more often? Here are 9 awesome health benefits of Kayaking.    Benefit of kayaks on health:…