Resistance bands are great for rehab when you get injured and for the elderly as an introduction to resistance training. It’s 2018 and yet the prevailing view still exists that resistance band training is not real resistance exercise. If you can’t get your hands on a barbell and a pair of dumbbells, they will make […]
There is a lot of confusion out there about cardio exercise. In this article, we uncover 14 key tips to help you get more out of your cardio training. Defining Our Terms Aerobic Training The word aerobic literally means ‘with oxygen’. Most people associate aerobic exercise with slow to medium paced repetitive movements over an […]
Resistance loop bands are a great exercise aid that allows you to work the smaller muscles that you normally don’t get to target when using traditional resistance equipment like barbells and dumbbells. FitSimplify Pro Series Resistance Loop Bands come in a 3-pack and provide you with 3 resistance levels ranging from 35 to 65 pounds […]
Loop band training is one of the most effective ways to target your midsection. These versatile, low-cost workout aids provide targeted resistance to make every core move more effective. You don’t need to spend a lot of time working your abs. If you are regularly putting in more than ten minutes then you could definitely […]
There are plenty of options when it comes to working out – you can use weights, machines, resistance bands or bodyweight. Often the options come down to one or the other – weights or machines, bodyweight or resistance bands. The reality is that these different exercise options do not have to be mutually exclusive. In […]
Why Diets Actually Make You Fatter The word diet has morphed in meaning over the years. Originally a person’s diet referred to their general pattern of eating. Nowadays we use the word primarily to refer to a temporary restriction of food intake. Often diets involve extreme restrictions of calories (anything under 1,200 calories per day […]
Keeping a food diary is an effective weight loss method. A food diary is a list of the foods and beverages you consume throughout the day. Once you’ve completed your daily food diary, you’ll be able to analyze it and see what foods are causing you to gain weight, what foods are missing from your […]
Are you putting in the effort in your workouts but not getting the results you deserve? Your lack of progress may well have to do with the make-up of your exercise program. Unless your training regimen is founded upon the SAID principle, it’s likely that you’re going to end up spinning your wheels. In this […]
We’ve put together a simple guide to train for your first 5K. By the time you complete this program you will be much fitter than the average person on the street. It doesn’t matter how unfit you are right now. The beauty of running is that it makes you progressively fitter very rapidly. In achieving […]
A number of people believe that running form is individual to each person, that shouldn’t be interfered with. But, the research turns to differ. For the vast majority of people, a standard running form, characterized by a forefoot landing under your body mass, will result in a safer, longer, faster running career. The reality is […]
