Fitness Facts

There are a lot of workout techniques out there, and we have covered many of them. Today, however, we want to compare two specific methods whose adherents seem to be at odds with one another. Based on the title, you already know that I’m talking about Crossfit and calisthenics. Although these two methods are pretty similar…

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Have you ever met someone who had huge arms with no definition? If so, you might have thought that it was a terrible waste. Or, maybe you are that person, and you’re reading this article in the hopes of toning up those pythons? Either way, today’s article should be helpful to you. When you need…

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After you have decided to engage in a workout program, a larger decision remains to be made. You will need to choose what kind of workout you will adopt. This is not going to be an easy choice, because there are so many options out there. Every other week, it seems like a new exercise…

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What Is A Burpee? There are a lot of good exercises out there, but today we will be concentrating on just one of them. The Burpee is one of the best full-body calisthenic exercises that you could possibly want. It is one of the few exercises that can really be classified as full-body exercises. Although…

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When you think about your personal fitness goals, your legs probably aren’t at the top of the list. Most of us tend to think more about having large biceps, bulging pectorals, or a shredded six-pack. However, the legs are the main engine that drives the upper body. Therefore, the strength and toughness of the lower…

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You have probably heard people repeat that too much sleep is just as bad as too little. Without even a shred of research, the experience will probably tell you that sleeping too long isn’t good for you. We can feel that something isn’t right when we wake up after an excessively long nap. Rather than…

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For today’s article, we will be examining something that is a little bit less scientific and a little bit more spiritual. However, meditation is one of those interesting areas where science and mysticism come together to a certain extent. This is the case because of the fact that meditation has been validated by science, at…

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Amino acids are literally the building blocks of the myriad of proteins the body needs. They’re found in foods such as meats, beans, and nuts, as well as in greens such as spinach, Brussel sprouts, and asparagus, as well as synthesized by the body. However, even with the most carefully crafted diet, hard training athletes…

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There are plenty of misconceptions when it comes to diet. People still think that eating too much fat is the reason you start gaining weight. Yes, if you are looking at fat consumption in terms of calories, it would make sense that overeating fat would cause you to get fatter. Fat does equal 9 calories…

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There is no shortage of weight-loss gimmicks on the market. Everywhere you look, there are advertisements for the latest miracle weight-loss program. Unfortunately, most of them are just as fake as their advertising. However, we may have found a legitimate weight-loss aid that is both natural and effective. It remains to be seen if this…

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You’ve heard of counting calories, but are you familiar with the term “counting macros”? If you’re new to this whole fitness journey, talk of macros might seem like a foreign concept. Counting macronutrients has been around for a while, and it is commonly used by those looking to lose weight, bulk up, or even look…

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Let’s get one thing out of the way first and foremost. On a biological level, there are significant differences between male and female bodies, and it isn’t just the shape or presence of certain organs. Metabolism, biochemistry, a host of other concerns are quite a bit different between genders. Social gender issues completely aside, there…

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Exercise is actually something of a complicated thing, more than the average gym goer or onlooker might think. Recall back in school when you learned about muscle groups, basic cellular biology and other related things. Notice that the human body is a complex machine of protein and electrochemical mechanics that’s quite amazing. But as amazing…

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When you think of a truly fit, in-shape athlete, action hero, or soldier, one of the things you always picture, along with significant biceps, is a six-pack. For various reasons, a primary one being mass media, a six-pack has been a symbol of excelling in physical fitness and strength for quite some time. Does one…

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Ladies, it doesn’t matter how old you are or what your current fitness level is—you need to start lifting weights. Cardio and yoga might feel great, and you could be losing some pounds, but you are missing out on the benefits of resistance training. Whether you want to look younger, be more confident, lift more…

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The term “metabolism” has become part of the fitness vernacular, thrown around at weight management classes and fitness centers as well as water coolers and cocktail parties. Generally, people use the term to refer to the speed in which calories are burned. This, of course, leads to metabolism envy of thin people who appear to…

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What Is Power Walking? Power walking is an extremely simple and natural concept. You may not have known it, but you have power-walked at some point in your life. It could accurately be described as fast and intense walking. As such, it represents a middle ground between walking and running. This makes power walking an…

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Most people who know something about yoga are only studying one branch of the practice—the physical branch that has you holding asanas and focusing on the breath. But what about the other yogic techniques? Have you ever experienced those? Apart from yogic breathing, or pranayama, there’s something called yoga nidra now coming to the attention…

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