start swinging: the essential guide to the kettlebell swing
The humble kettlebell went from near-disuse - overlooked and unnoticed for years - to one of the hottest and most enduring trends in fitness in recent years. This resurgence has made them nearly ubiquitous, easily found in most gyms, and the subject of obsessively focused websites, channels, fitness studios and social media pages. All this is with good reason - the kettlebell has unique and plentiful benefits, so it's only natural it would find its way to the forefront. This small tool, put to wise use, can blast muscles that are
Unleashing Explosive Power: The Potential Uses of Weighted Plyometrics in Your Workout Program
As we constantly seek innovative ways to enhance their workout routines, the category of exercises knows as plyometrics has emerged as a powerful and dynamic training method. Traditionally known for explosive bodyweight movements, plyometrics has evolved to include weighted plyometric exercises, revolutionizing the fitness landscape. So let's explore the potential uses of weighted plyometrics in a gym-based workout program, highlighting how it can help individuals unlock new levels of strength, power, and athleticism. Understanding Plyometrics Plyometrics is a training technique that utilizes quick, explosive movements to develop muscular power. The fundamental principle
Building Mental Resilience Through Fitness: NYC’s Stress-Busting Workouts
In the bustling heart of New York City, the pursuit of success and the demands of a fast-paced lifestyle can take a toll on anyone's mental well-being. However, the city's fitness scene offers more than just physical benefits—it's also a powerful tool for cultivating mental resilience. From high-intensity workouts to serene yoga sessions, NYC's stress-busting workouts provide a sanctuary for building mental strength and navigating the challenges of urban life. The Connection Between Physical Activity and Mental Resilience The undeniable link between physical activity and mental health has been widely acknowledged by
Fueling Your Strength: A Guide to Optimal Eating in New York City for Muscle Definition
New York City, known for its fast-paced lifestyle and diverse culinary offerings, has a plethora of food options that can either be a boon or a challenge for anyone seeking to build strength and achieve muscle definition. To effectively pursue your fitness goals in this city, it's essential to strike a balance between indulgence and discipline.Let's outline a typical day of eating in New York City that can optimally support your journey towards strength and muscle definition. Start with a Protein-Packed Breakfast Breakfast is the foundation of your day, and it's immensely
Fix Your Fundamentals: Essential Lifts 101: The Squat
Our bodies are made to squat. It’s a foundational movement - one of the most basic functional movements, and therefore one of the most effective and imperative to perfect and to train consistently. Even a simple bodyweight squat trains just about every muscle in the core and lower body. But it goes beyond that, - the squat puts to work just about every body part from head to toe. It's an incredible compound movement that builds muscle, burns calories and fat, boosts protection from injury, improves athleticism, mobility, and posture The squat
Fix Your Fundamentals : Essential Lifts 101 – The Overhead Press
The basic rundown on the overhead press, why you need it in your workout, how to execute it correctly, and how to avoid and fix mistakes. And some history for good measure!
Finding the best split for you. Or: So which days are leg days? Part 1
A significant portion of our job in personal fitness involves knowing the best split to use for each individual’s goals and availability. So this is will be the beginning of an ongoing series where we evaluate every credible split out there, compare different splits, and seek definitive answers as to what is best for who. Our next installments will compare more splits that don't get the same spotlight as these but can be very effective. And will expand on these to include implementation, sample workouts, and more. What is a split? What's your
Fix your Fundamentals: Essential Lifts 101 – The Deadlift
You step up to a barbell, lower yourself, and grip the bar. You lift until you're standing tall with it. That image of a person standing tall at the top of a deadlift, holding that loaded bar, muscles flexed and bulging from head to toe, conveys power and pure, raw strength. Known as the king of exercises for its intense total-body work, the deadlift is the quintessential full body movement, lighting up your entire lower body, lower back, upper back, shoulders, biceps, and core, and an array of smaller muscles. What exactly