Incredible Benefits of Doing Compound Exercises
Walk into any gym today and you’ll see a familiar picture: Dozens of individuals doing various exercises: squats, deadlifts, bicep curls, leg presses, and more. At first glance, all exercises appear similar enough, apart from the fact that each emphasizes a specific region of the body. But, exercises differ in other ways. Specifically, they fall into one of two categories: compound and isolation lifts. Today, we’ll go over the former and what benefits they offer. Let’s dive in. What Are Compound Exercises Compound exercises are those that train multiple muscle groups and work around more than
What Is a Fitness Mindset And How to Work On Developing One?
Have you ever wondered why some people achieve fantastic fitness results, where others stagnate for years and continuously struggle with consistency? Is it because of discipline, good genetics, luck, or having the right training plan? Sure, these things are beneficial and play some role in the equation. But everything, including our choices, beliefs, and actions, comes from the mind. More specifically, it all comes down to the mindset we carry. But what does that even mean? How can we go about improving our mindset? Today, we’ll go over everything you need to know.
Why weight training is vital for adults
Practicing weight training is incredibly beneficial for people of all ages. It helps strengthen our muscles and bones, makes us more functional and independent, and allows us to live a happy and fulfilling life. Weight training is also great for the mind: it reduces the risk of depression, boosts our mood, and makes us more confident. This post will explore why leading an active lifestyle is vital for adults and why the lack of time is a poor excuse. Let’s dive into it… “I Don’t Have The Time.” As adults, life always has something
The gym scene for minors
No matter what age you are, moving your body is always going to be great for the mind and your physical health. Whilst some form of exercises will come with a myriad of benefits, we must keep in mind that our body has different requirements at different ages. For pre-pubescent children, parents often have many concerns about how exercise can impact growth and what risks are posed particularly when it comes to gym-based training or weights. Below we will discuss what types of training are great for kids and
Utilising weight and functional training for body composition
When it comes to getting the body you’ve always dreamed of, it can be a daunting journey to get started on. Everywhere you look there are different diets, a plethora of different tips and theories and many suggestions on how you should train to fulfil your goals.