How many times have you seen or heard something like “women should not lift heavy or they will get bulky and look like a man!” Since about the 70’s or 80’s we have been told that women will get big and bulky if they even look at a heavy weight and they should be...
Pull-Ups are a true testament to an individual’s overall strength. You are strictly pulling 100% of your body’s weight, which is not easy but is beyond satisfying. The compound exercise of a pull-up primarily engages the latissimus dorsi, biceps, deltoids, pectoralis...
Adding more weight to your next set when resistance training is only effective if you are keeping good form. If you cannot keep the same form you had at a lighter weight, then it is too heavy for you to get the benefit that you seek from the exercise. “Gotta go up in...
We know it’s the fastest way to help create the caloric deficit required to lose weight more quickly, but did you know there are many other benefits to adding regular cardio training to your exercise program? What exactly is cardio? Let’s start with the definition of...
Many people enjoy alcoholic beverages with friends, but did you know those few drinks can be a hindrance to your weight loss efforts? Most alcoholic drinks have the same effect on the body whether they are wine, beer, or hard liquor. Diet, exercise and sleep are the...
