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The low-carb diet has been getting a lot of attention lately, and for a good reason. By cutting out processed carbs, you can help to stabilize blood sugar levels, improve digestion, and boost energy levels. However, many low-carb diets focus mainly on meat and dairy, which can be inflammatory foods. This healthy take on a…
Excess gain of weight or obesity has now become a major health concern all over the world. Other than being an unhealthy way of life, it could also bring various health-related problems to persons having excessive weight. Obesity is a disease-causing medical problems such as heart diseases, high blood pressure, diabetes, etc. Now when you…
The more advanced you become in the weight room, the more you will struggle to put on more size and strength. The linear strength and muscle gains that beginners enjoy, don’t last. That is why you see so many guys lift the same weights over and over for years. It looks like they have reached…
Everyone has a Plan, until someone gets punched in the mouth. – Jack Reacher Do you have a body that cries Ferrari, but with an engine of a Toyota Prius? Maybe you are strong, but fat. Maybe years of focus on those beach muscles and too little on everything else has made you soft. Maybe none of…
I wasted a lot of time in the gym, but I don’t regret it. I learned through many years of trial and error. But looking back, I still wish I had known then, what I know now. The internet wasn’t a big thing, when I started training. Now, all the knowledge in the world is just…
Keep asking someone “why?” after they tell you their motivation for doing anything and the final bare-bone answer will always be “Because it makes me happy”. All we humans do is motivated by the potential of that thing giving us more happiness, whether it be short or long-term. Even the most selfless act makes us feel…
The Kettlebell is rarely the first thing you would think of when it comes to putting on muscle. What it is well known for though is its effect on building functional strength, strength endurance, conditioning and Power. You can, however, build serious muscle using just Kettlebells. Sometimes Kettlebell exercises even trump others for effectiveness. Still, you…
Isometrics are already an integral part of training, whether we know it or not. Some muscles are always contracting isometrically to support the body in motion, but too few trainees deliberately focus on isometric work and all the wonderful things it can do for them. For those unfamiliar with the term “Isometrics”, here is a…
Rest has become the enemy in today’s fitness world, which is obsessed with the “harder is always better” mantra. Rest periods have turned into some kind of black sheep – a last resort, that is only grudgingly tolerated. If you do dare to rest during a high-intensity workout, you may have some guy yell in your…
The back squat has been called the king of all lifts in the weight room, and it’s easy to see why. It hits your legs, hips, lower back, and upper back, making it one of the most well-rounded strength-building exercises you can do. In this article, we’ll look at the back squat techniques and troubleshooting…