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It’s hard not to think of push-ups when we think of training with your own body weight. And for good reason. The push-up is one of the most effective bodyweight exercises. It not only works your chest muscles, but also your triceps and your deltoids. Plus, it strengthens your entire core. And to a certain […] More
If you want to strengthen your body and build muscle, you might be under the impression that you need to hit the gym and pile on the weights. But these days, bodyweight-based workouts are increasing in popularity. Even professional athletes are beginning to swap their gym sessions for workouts without equipment. Here are some of […] More
You’ve been looking forward to a delicious lunch all morning. Lunchtime comes and you dig into your meal. It tastes so good. But then afterwards you suddenly feel tired and drowsy. What is happening in your body? After a meal, your body really jumps into high gear – it begins with the digestive process: blood […] More
Do strong arms make you faster? Find out more about the importance of upper body exercises for runners and get ideas for upper body workouts you can do at home! More
This dumbbell workout is a go-to full-body workout for any fitness level. You can do it at home or in the gym. It involves all major muscle groups and movement patterns (squatting, pushing, pulling…). About this full-body dumbbell workout: 5 rounds (beginners can do less) 5 exercises; 10 reps per exercise Rest 1 minute between […] More
Okay, everyone…the magic number when it comes to how long you should hold the plank exercise is…it depends! Disappointed that I didn’t have a more straightforward answer? Well, let me explain: it depends on why you’re doing the plank in the first place. Planks are such an amazing core exercise and can be super beneficial […] More
Full of motivation, you jumped into your training plan with both feet and gave your workout everything you’ve got. But then on the next morning, when you try to get out of bed…OUCH! Your muscles ache and are stiff, swollen, and tender. What you have is a bad case of delayed onset muscle soreness or […] More
Sick of holding a plank in a static position? Why don’t you try one of these dynamic plank variations? Exercising with your own bodyweight is a lot of fun and gets you in great shape. What is a forearm plank? The plank is an exercise that uses your own bodyweight. It specifically trains your abs […] More
