11 Calisthenics Isolation Exercises for Beginners
You don’t need a personal trainer or gym equipment to start calisthenics. It’s just a few basic movements that anyone can do. Getting started is the key to success. Whether …
Fitness Guide
Choosing and wearing the right shoes is a critical part of any fitness regimens. With the right footwear, you can boost the effectiveness of your workout programs. On the other hand, wearing the wrong shoes while exercising could lead to injuries, chronic pain, and long term health problems. Our Fitness Guide will show you how to choose the best footwear for exercises such as walking or kickboxing. We will also give you tips and suggestions on various types of workouts, including walking, running, elliptical, kickboxing, and more.
How to Maximize Hypertrophy Between Workouts (From a CSCS)
For this article, we interviewed personal trainer and physical therapist Clyde Staley, PT, DPT, CSCS. Clyde is a Doctorate of Physical Therapy and a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, he …
How Long Does It Take for Muscle Hypertrophy to Occur? (From a CSCS)
For this article, we interviewed personal trainer and physical therapist Clyde Staley, PT, DPT, CSCS. Clyde is a Doctorate of Physical Therapy and a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, he …
What Triggers Hypertrophy? (From a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist)
For this article, we interviewed personal trainer and physical therapist Clyde Staley, PT, DPT, CSCS. Clyde is a Doctorate of Physical Therapy and a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, he …
How to Progressive Overload Abs
Strong abs are a sought-after quality in the gym. You may find yourself struggling to see results by simply doing sit-ups every other day. Progressive overloading them could be the …
Do You Need To Train To Failure For Hypertrophy?
There is a lot of debate surrounding the topic of training to failure. Some experts believe that it is necessary for maximal muscle growth, while others claim that it can …
Is Volume The Main Driver Of Hypertrophy?
It’s commonly known that increased volume can cause muscle hypertrophy, and this could happen until a certain point in the development of muscle mass. Volume has been cited as the …
What is Anaerobic Swimming? (Answered)
Cardio workouts are divided into two categories based on what fuel the muscle uses: Aerobic and Anaerobic. – Aerobic: Your muscles use oxygen to drive glucose breakdown. – Anaerobic: Your …
What is AMRAP in Calisthenics? (Answered)
With calisthenics, many people think the exercises aren’t challenging enough that is until they try a circuit-based workout. And one of those many types of workouts is called AMRAP. Doing …
How Many Carbs Should a Runner Eat?
Runners should consume 2.5 to 4.2 grams of carbohydrates per pound of their body weight (1kg = 2.2 lbs). For example, a 135 lb runner should consume around 337g to …
