The Pros and Cons of Ankle Weights
Ready to add some spice to your workout routine? Using ankle weights might just do the trick! Learn about the benefits and disadvantages of using ankles weights while working out.
Exercise Tutorial: Wrist Rotations
Wrist Rotations are an excellent movement that takes the wrist joint through a wide range of motions. Wrist Rotations can aid in increasing mobility, preventing injuries, and improving blood flow to the active muscles.
Muscle Breakdown: Pronator Quadratus
The Pronator Quadratus is a deep muscle in the forearm that helps us to turn our palms downwards.
Muscle Breakdown: Supinator
Have you heard of the Supinator muscle? It’s the muscle in our forearm that helps us to grab that heaping handful of popcorn from the bowl!
What Are the Core Muscles and Its Function
The core muscles are a group of muscles. These muscles are the Transverse Abdominis, Internal Oblique. External Oblique and Rectus Abdominis.
Bones of the Forearm: The Radius and the Ulna
The Radius and the Ulna are two important bones located in the forearm. Learn about the function, fracture, and marking of both bones.
The Popliteus: The Muscle Located Behind the Knee
The Popliteus is a small muscle in the back of your knees that helps us to perform many everyday movements.
Health Benefits of Increased Muscle Mass
Learn more about why increasing muscle mass is positive for your health and wellness, along with the best ways to support your body as you aim to make it stronger.
Exercise Tutorial: Curtsy Lunge
The Curtsy Lunge is a variation of a normal lunge that aims to give you a rounder buttocks. Learn more about how to perform the Curtsy Lunge, as well as ways to progress this exercise.
Exercise Tutorial: Band Pull Aparts
Band Pull Aparts are a simple movement that you can perform in-between sets or at home to increase the health of the shoulder. Learn more about this valuable exercise including how to perform the movement and why the Band Pull Apart is so useful!
How to Use a Lacrosse Ball for Massage
Lacrosse balls are amazing for helping to reduce tightness and tension in the muscles. Learn how to use a lacrosse ball for massage for effective muscle recovery.
Exercise Tutorial: Landmine Rotation
Looking to increase core strength and stability? The Landmine Rotation is a great exercise to add to your routine! Practicing this movement will translate to all of your other exercises and help to increase your performance.
Average Bench Press
The Bench Press is a popular exercise that can be a socially accepted way to determine how strong an individual is. Learn more about what the average Bench Press is for your gender, and the factors that contribute to your performance.
Average 5k Running Time
Figuring out what your average 5k running time can be tough depending on your experience level. While there is lots of data available with elite running times, it can be hard for beginners to understand what is the average 5k time.
Toning and Strengthening Glutes: Unleash the Power of Hip Circles
A Hip Circle is a Booty Band that will help to elevate your lower body workouts and increase your muscular strength!
Exercise Tutorial: Cross Body Shoulder Stretch
The Cross Body Shoulder Stretch relieves shoulder tension, increases mobility, and reduces injury risk. Ideal for athletes and those with lifting tasks.
Beginner Gym Workout for Females
Deciding what to do in the gym, and where to start can be very confusing for beginners! We’ve created a guide for females to help you understand how to structure your workout routines, with suggestions based on your exercise goals. Click to learn more about the basics of beginner gym workouts for females.
Equipment Breakdown: The Smith Machine
Equipment breakdown: The smith machine. In this article, we’ll be a variety of topics regarding the smith machine.
Exercise Tutorial: Leg Curl
The Leg Curl is an exercise that offers plenty of variety! Learn more about the different types of Leg Curls you can perform at home and in the gym, and what their benefits are.
How to Set Fitness Goals
When setting fitness goals, it’s important to include 5 key characteristics in order to be successful. These characteristics are comprised in the acronym SMART. SMART stands for specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, and time-specific.