Fitness Facts

If you are new to the world of bodybuilding, you may not have heard of this particular exercise. Power cleans are not as commonly known as some other exercises, but they might be one of the best exercises in your toolbox. The power clean is a compound exercise, which means that it trains more than…

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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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You’ve taken every HIIT class at your local gym, you’ve tried spinning, you run/walk on the treadmill, and you’ve bought at-home workout DVDs to help you get fit and stay healthy. You lift weights and do everything you know is right, but when you step on the scale, you don’t see any changes. What’s wrong?…

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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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Most people think of cardio and strength training as total opposites. In many ways, this view is correct, but there is some crossover between the two. One example of this is the fact that some exercises can serve as both a cardio workout and a muscle-building workout at the same time. This article is intended…

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Every bodybuilder wants to have a massive set of pectoral muscles. There is a certain prestige that is associated with a large and muscular chest. However, this prestige exists because such results are not easy to obtain. In this article, we will present an eight-week training program that will help you to create those great…

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Of all the fitness programs in the world, the very best programs are probably those that are used to train the world’s most elite soldiers. After all, these individuals have a need for performance that is well above that of the average person. When any military designs their training program, they are not just trying…

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The forearms are an often-neglected part of your physical development. After spending all that time working on biceps and triceps, it’s easy to dismiss the idea of a forearm routine. Indeed, many workout enthusiasts will assume that their forearms have already been sufficiently worked through other exercises. There is some truth to this idea, as…

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Arnold Schwarzenegger always said it best. In his latest autobiography called Arnold: Education of a Bodybuilder, he claimed that the calves play a crucial role in completing the look of your lower body. He also pointed out that most guys have underdeveloped calves and look like they have small legs even if the thighs are…

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Everyone burns fat differently- at different speeds and levels of ease. It can be hard to get motivated about losing weight when you’re seeing other people lose weight at different rates and maybe even with less effort. That’s why knowing about the fat burning zone is so important. There’s actually a scientific way to figure…

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Sore muscles are part and parcel of any resistance-based workout. In fact, a little bit of soreness can be a good indicator that you gave your best effort. Of course, excessive amounts of soreness are another story. That kind of thing usually means that you made a mistake or went too far. In this article,…

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Going for a run down the block is one thing, but running a marathon? That’s another matter entirely. If you are considering a marathon run, you should be careful not to take it lightly. Walking into this thing without being properly prepared could result in injury…or at the very least, you could make yourself look very…

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The lunge is a great strengthening exercise for the legs and core. It is also one of the best exercises for the hip bone, favored by those who hope to reduce the impact of aging on bone density loss in the hip area. The versatility of the lunge keeps it from becoming a boring routine.…

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Every person on this planet is unique. While trainers can harp on you for not having textbook perfect form, the truth is that what is proper for them might not be “proper form” for you. Depending on genetic and musculoskeletal factors, your ideal position in a squat is going to look completely different from the…

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You might have never heard of DOMS before this morning, when you woke up after a particularly grueling gym session yesterday or the day before and felt it everywhere, all over again. Yeah, that’s “delayed onset muscle soreness,” and it’s something you’re going to get well acquainted with during your fitness journey. But what is…

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There are varying schools of thought as to whether muscle soreness is a blessing or a curse. For some it may signal affirmation of muscle growth, but for others, pain is just pain. Delayed-onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS) It is important to distinguish between what is known as delayed-onset muscle soreness versus soreness due to serious…

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Walking and running are two cardio exercises that are great for keeping healthy and losing weight. Although they are quite similar, walking and running are two different choices and deciding which one is better for you depends on your fitness goals. There is no way to definitively say which of the two exercises are better;…

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