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Photo by Victor Freitas from PexelsThe pull-up is one of the most difficult bodyweight exercises to perform. It places incredible strain on your upper body, and demands a great amount of strength in your back, arms, and shoulders. But hard as it may be, the pull-up is...

Photo by Oleg Magni from PexelsThe squat is one of the most effective compound exercises for building and toning the lower body. When performed correctly, they can strengthen most of the muscles in your lower body, including the thighs, calves, glutes, and hamstrings....

Obesity poses a huge threat to people’s overall health and wellbeing. According to data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES), in 2013-14 more than 1 in 3 adults were considered obese. It’s well-known that diet and lifestyle can greatly...

Photo by RUN 4 FFWPU from PexelsPost-exercise recovery is almost as important as the exercise itself. When we train, we put our bodies through a lot of stress and strain, and without a proper post-workout recovery regime we run the risk of injuring...

Photo by Dejan Krstevski from Pexels“LIIT is the new HIIT." So say endless articles and blog posts on the merits of Low-Intensity Interval Training compared with its highly exerting sibling. But what exactly is LIIT, and what are its benefits?In a nutshell, LIIT does...

Photo by Clem Onojeghuo from PexelsIn the words of Carrie Latet, walking is “the most ancient exercise and still the best modern exercise”.Wise words, and true enough. Walking is wonderful. We’ve discussed its many health benefits previously on the blog, but suffice...

Photo by The Lazy Artist Gallery from PexelsStrong shoulders make strong bodies. Not only do well-built shoulders look good, but they also form an integral part of a well-rounded exercise technique, helping to improve form and posture.Stronger shoulders will also...

Photo by Sam Owoyemi on Unsplash. The push-up. It’s a classic bodyweight exercise that’s been around forever. But in these modern times, with myriad machines and equipment to support and supercharge our workout regimes, the humble push-up is often dismissed. But...

Photo by Jonathan Borba from Pexels“I’d love to exercise more, but I just don’t have the time.” To most of us, that's an all-too-familiar line. Because, let’s face it, people are busy these days. Finding an extra hour amidst our daily commitments to dedicate...

Photo by Victor Freitas from PexelsOften when we think of weightlifting we picture bulky power lifters with huge, vein-bulging biceps and barrel thighs. But you don’t need to be the next Arnold Schwarzenegger to benefit from lifting weights. To prove it, here are 5...