Body weight and fitness often share a complicated relationship. Carrying extra pounds doesn’t automatically mean you’re unfit, but it can place extra stress on your body when exercising. You see, the more weight, the harder your heart and muscles have to work, especially during high-intensity workouts. There’s this notion floating around that being heavier always … Read more
You’re probably asking yourself whether doing squats and push-ups in your living room can really lead to muscle gains. Guess what? They can. Building muscle at home using just your body weight is not only possible, but it’s also a very practical fitness strategy. This post is dedicated to demystifying the effectiveness of bodyweight exercises … Read more
If you often feel muscle stiffness, especially if you have an office job where you sit all day, then this post is for you. Muscle stiffness is when you have a feeling of tightness or pain in your muscles. Next, I will be giving you basic stretching exercises you can easily do from home. So … Read more
Let’s set the scene: you’re ready to take your fitness seriously, and you’re weighing the options between joining a gym or creating your own workout haven at home. It’s not just about choosing where to exercise; it’s about finding a strategy that aligns with your lifestyle and goals. In today’s fast-paced world, taking care of … Read more
Have you ever felt like your enthusiasm for hitting the gym dips as the numbers on the scale creep up? You’re not alone. Many people experience a change in exercise mood correlated with weight gain. This isn’t just about feeling a little down; it’s also about how your self-perception can significantly impact your motivation. Studies … Read more
First, what is bodyweight exercise? In simple words, it is exercising without equipment, using only your own bodyweight as a tool. It is great for the joints as they don’t get extra stress from holding weights, and of course easier for anyone to do since you don’ t need to use any equipment you might … Read more
If you are spending most of your time sitting behind a desk due to your job, then this article is for you. How often do you feel your neck and shoulders sored, and you have the need to just get up and do some stretching? Well don’t worry, I got you covered. Even if you … Read more
When looking at a resistance band you might think: ‘that is a cute tool but how much work can you do with that?’. Well, next, you will be surprised to find out that you can have a full body workout with this little tool, leaving your muscles toned and ‘satisfied’. Bands are also an excellent … Read more
For sure the first thing a pregnant woman is worried about is for her baby to be healthy. The second thing she is worried about, and I believe the majority of you agree with me, is how her body will change, and how much weight will she gain. I have seen women who never exercised … Read more
Lower back pain can be caused by various medical reasons that has to do with the spine. If you have a job where you sit all the time, or the opposite, if you have a job where you are standing all the time or lifting heavy weight. All these can cause various problems around the … Read more