Mobility Vs Flexibility: Do You Understand Them?
Mobility and Flexibility are two terms you hear used frequently, and often at the same time. Both are very important, but they are two very different concepts. Mobility is the new term that gets thrown around a lot, but with very little understanding of what it actually is…
Flexibility and Mobility: What Is The Difference?
Flexibility is the ability to take a joint through a range of motion passively. For example, if someone takes you through a hamstring stretch whilst you are lying on your back, it is a test of your hamstring flexibility. They are passively assisting you in taking your joint through its range of motion.
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Isolation Exercises: You Still Need Them
The fitness world is starting to come around now. There is still a lot of crap out there, but better concepts are becoming much more prevalent. There are myths floating around the fitness world that just never seem to be totally abolished. On the other hand, there are many incidents where certain theories or practices are being completely wiped out because there is thought to be a better practice. We are in an industry of extremes. It’s either one way or another. Me? I like to sit on the fence sometimes…Compound and Isolation Exercises
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Foam Rolling: Get On It
Massage therapy is a necessary part of recovery and adaptation, but it can make a massive dent in the hip pocket. If you want an easy, cheap, and effective way to relieve the aches and pains that are slowly building up against your body, look no further than your own long, round and hard piece of foam.
What is it?
Foam Rolling is the most cost effective way to get relief from muscle aches and pains. All you need is a piece of foam (most gyms will have a few lying around), and some pain tolerance! If you aren’t doing it already in your routine, then you should start, right now. You will see and feel the benefits immediately.
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USN Protein: Why You Need It
Usn protein is a new kid on the block and it is becoming very popular. It is a company based in the UK, and it is being used widely around the world. Not only do they provide protein supplements, they also provide many other useful supplements that you may want to try when you are looking to enhance your training experience. The fact is that protein is a very important macronutrient and one that cannot be ignored. Many people think of protein as something only bodybuilders should take, but this is simply not the case. USN protein powder may be just what you are looking for in a supplement.
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Overhead Squat: The Ultimate Exercise?
This question is always asked, if you could only do one exercise in the gym, what would it be? Well I think that is an extremely stupid question and I am not going to answer it. But, I’m going to tell you about one of my favourites, the Overhead Squat. Want a great warm up exercise that doubles as a killer strength manoeuvre? To simply look at this exercise you know it’s good for you. You get strength, co-ordination, balance, flexibility, range of motion, and a big workout…all in one.
What Is This So Called Ultimate Exercise?
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Glycemic Index: Do You Really Understand It?
Low GI- good for your health?
Carbohydrates have taken a major hit over the last few years, with the latest diet craze being to eliminate any form of carbs or you will die a big fat diabetic death. The truth is though, they aren’t so well understood. One of those reasons revolved around the Glycemic Index (GI). I know most of you will be familiar with what it is, it’s splashed around the TV nowadays, it’s on most of your products from the supermarkets, and there is even a GI diet. But what is it, what are its implications for our eating habits, and what does it mean for us fitness freaks?
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USN Muscle Fuel
USN muscle fuel is a popular brand of protein that people are starting to use as their choice of supplement. It is advertised as an advanced engineered meal replacement, and one that will help you greatly build muscle mass. It is of course recommended for people that are active and weight training and need the extra calories. It has top quality proteins in it, complex carbohydrates to help the uptake of the protein, and other essential nutrients and vitamins that can aid significantly in performance. This usn muscle fuel review will talk a bit about the supplement, and why you should be taking protein.
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Power Eating 3rd Edition
Power Eating is a book that I own, and that I have read quite a few times through. It is a great program and one that I follow. It is perfect for anyone who is active. It utilizes common sense, and is a fantastic resource on how to get a more powerful and better looking body. Here is a quick review, and product information, the link will take you through to amazon.
Great All-Around Resource for Active Nutrition
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Jumping Into Plyometrics
If you are at all like me and just love training and taking yourself to the next level, then plyometrics might be the go for you. It certainly isn’t for everyone, you need to have a good base of strength training first, and you need to work into it. This book will take you step by step through a plyometric program. It has great instructions, and will take you from low level plyometrics, right through to high level. Here is a product review, the link will take you through to amazon.
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Bored With Your Warmup?
No one likes warm ups. They are often boring and slow, and don’t get your mind focussed on the task ahead. However, they are really important and people fail to get their bodies properly prepared for a session. Here I am going to give you a warm up that will not only get your heart pumping, but it will give you a large range of motion, work you dynamically and get you ready in under 3 minutes.Grab a barbell. Start with a lighter one, 10kg or less and see how you go. As you get stronger you can move up to an Olympic one, but you will find its an adequate warm up with a lighter bar. You are going to hold onto the bar for the whole time and will do these 5 exercises one after another, with no rest in between.
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Tight Hips?
Long term pain from shortened hip muscles can mean permanent hip, knee and lowback damage. Target the muscles involved with specific Stretch Away Pain exercises to reduce and eliminate hip pain. Muscle pain is due to muscle shortening.
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