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Staying Fit at Christmas
For most of us, Christmas is a time for family, friends and food! However for anyone involved in health and fitness, it can cause some anxiety.
Many gyms are closed, often we are not at work and in our routine, and foods we do not usually eat are readily available...and very tempting! Offices are full of chocolate, and for many of us we have Christmas parties and meals coming up which may take up time you usually spend training or keeping active.
So what do we do?
Example of a Push Pull Legs Routine
There are many different training splits to choose from, but perhaps the most popular of all is Push Pull Legs. The push/pull/legs split is a weight training schedule that revolves around splitting the body up into 3 groups: upper body pushing muscles, upper body pulling muscles and legs. ... The “legs” workout would train the entire lower body. This primarily includes Quads, Hamstrings and Calves.
Try these training splits for muscle growth
Choosing a training split is one of the more exciting parts of the fitness lifestyle. You know your goal, all you need to do now is choose ( or create ) a split that suits them, carry out the split with impeccable consistency and a diet that aligns with your goal and you’ll be on your way to reaching it in no time. However, with that many splits to choose from out there, and if you lack the proper knowledge to create your own, it can be quite confusing to choose the right one for you.
The best workout for natural lifters
When you are thinking of starting a new training program, there are essentially 5 things that you need to decide upon before starting. These are the volume, intensity and frequency of the program as well as how well you can recover from each session and the end goal you want it to achieve.
Which Workout split should I do?
There are lots of different ways to break down your training, and it seems like each reputable athlete uses a different split to the next! How on earth are you supposed to know which split to choose to achieve your goals? For the purpose of this post I'm going to assume the objective is some kind of muscle growth, whether that means strictly Muscular hypertrophy (Muscle Growth), strength increase or developing muscle tone. I'm going to assess each of the most common workout splits and their suitability to these results.
Essential Supplements for Gym Newbies
Joining a gym, and trying to make your way onto the fitness scene can be a little daunting, especially when it comes to choosing the right supplements. Choosing a brand or a flavour is difficult enough, let alone deciding which supplements you actually need! So I've comprised a comprehensive guide to supplements for beginners, roughly in their order of necessity! So take a look and see which supplements are best for you!
Top Rated Protein Drinks for Diabetics
If you are into health, fitness and exercise, it is very likely that you have consumed a protein drink at some point in time. There are obviously many benefits connected with consuming protein drinks and shakes as part of a planned exercise and diet plan. However, if you are diabetic, finding a protein drink to accompany your exercise and diet can be challenging.
Quick and delicious whey protein shake recipes
I'm 99% sure that most of you reading this are aware of and have tried a protein shake at one point in your life. It’s a great way of getting that extra protein in during the day to hit your requirements, whether you use them straight after a training session or as a meal replacement. Whey protein is the most popular form of protein as it is absorbed by the body the fastest and can get repairing your muscles quickly after damaging them during a workout. This is the reason the best time to usually consume a whey protein shake, is just after training or first thing in the morning when you haven’t consumed any nutrients for a prolonged period of time.
Ten Reasons Why Carbs are Good for your Health
In recent years, ketogenic and low carbohydrate diets have been very popular and also very effective for many people looking to lose weight and stay lean. High profile personal trainers, fitness trainers and dieticians who advocate low carbohydrate diets have helped many people lose weight and achieve their health and fitness goals. However, what is important to remember is that carbohydrates are an important macro-nutrient which all people need to include in their diet, and that a low carbohydrate diet is not suitable for everyone.
The benefits of pullups
The pull-up is one of the most under-utilized exercises for size and strength and don’t blame anyone for shying away from the pull-up bar and heading over to the lat pull-down for two reasons, pull-ups are hard and can get boring, fast. In this article however I am going to explain to you why they must be a staple in your exercise arsenal.
Now, there are a few different variations of pull-ups that all differ in terms of grip and width but for this article I will focus on the most popular pull-up that is an overhand, just wider than shoulder width grip set up.