Fitness Facts

In the bodybuilding, weightlifting, and overall fitness industry, you hear this debate come up very often. Some will argue that slow reps are the way to go. They say it’s harder work, more taxing due to the control and longer period of exertion it provides. Others argue to the contrary that slow movements like that…

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What Is Anterior Pelvic Tilt? “Anterior pelvic tilt” is a condition of the spine that causes your pelvis to tilt slightly forward. Obviously, it is not a good thing for any part of the body to be aligned incorrectly. This may not be a catastrophic problem, but it will undoubtedly cause you some health problems…

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When you think of any athletic pursuit, aside from perhaps major league sports, nothing screams “ultimate achievement” quite like Olympic qualification. Every four years, aspiring athletes watch in awe at these modern demigods as they perform powerful, tested feats. Some that you wouldn’t think the human body capable of doing. Even if you’re not an…

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I know, I know … you see a billion articles with titles like this appear daily, right? You see banner ads all over the internet. You see spam in your inbox, you see it on TV, in magazines. There are so many proven ways to burn off the body fat. Thanks to our sedentary lifestyles…

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When you first started working out, you probably saw some quick results. In all likelihood, you looked in the mirror and marveled at the immediate results you obtained. Even if the difference is only a slight one, this is very encouraging because it makes you feel like getting in shape will be easy after all.…

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I’ve been looking forward to talking about pyramid training, as I hear so many fitness experts swear by it. I’m not that married to the idea, but I do think in specific cases, this has merit. I do feel like it could do with some nuances which I think I will be bold enough to…

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We have been discussing some of the many things that can affect your physical training. We have also covered many neat little tricks, which give you that slight edge that can mean the difference between success and failure. However, we haven’t talked a whole lot about workout schedules. Most people tend to see this as…

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Whether you are propelling your body upward, downward, backward, or forward, the back is one of the most integral pieces to your movement. The back is the entire posterior of the body, from the neck to the buttocks. It is a complex arrangement of muscles such as the rhomboid, teres major, erector spinae, trapezius, and…

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As you may have noticed, there are a lot of bodybuilding articles on the internet. In pretty much all of these articles, the writer will assume that the reader has a basic understanding of the body’s major muscle groups. Indeed, this is usually a safe assumption, since most fitness enthusiasts are well-acquainted with that knowledge.…

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A lot of people have been asking about how to get rid of face fat. The internet is lighting up with this topic lately. So, let’s talk about this. However, if you’re looking for some miracle diet, some secret technique, or some kind of fashion tips to achieve this, you’re barking up the wrong tree…

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Isolation exercises are defined as exercises that use only one joint. The use of only one joint ensures that a small number of muscle groups are used. Thus, the exertion focuses on a particular area of the body. This type of training is extremely popular. In fact, most commercial workout machines are meant to isolate…

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Anyone who has dieted or has a weight loss goal will know the scenario: You have been reducing your calories for a while, working hard to meet your goals, and then you get presented with decadent treats. Overeating happens. Sometimes, you go off the rails with your cheat meal. Sometimes, you’re on vacation and just…

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At first glance, the power clean may not look as useful as some other exercises. It can sometimes appear to be a “lazy man’s exercise” because of the way the bar is usually dropped at the end of each rep. However, the power clean is a deceptively difficult exercise. There are a lot of details…

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It actually kind of shocks me how many people are so married to their routines that they wouldn’t change a single second of it. Alright, I can understand certain mental profiles are most comfortable with very rigid, very meticulous and disciplined lifestyles. I, for one, can’t relate to this mindset (frankly, I hate living on…

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Ladies, if there was one Hollywood physique you could obtain, whose would it be? I don’t know about you, but I think Scarlet Johansson has an incredible figure and strength. Have you seen her workout regimen for her Marvel Comic Universe (MCU) role as Black Widow? It’s hardcore. However, you cannot become the Black Widow… 

Is there a limit to muscle growth? This is a question everyone has asked themselves, and the answer is pretty cut and dry. All I can really do is explain why this limit exists and touch on the various factors that cause it. I will also offer some cautions about trying to push past these…

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Gym anxiety is something that many people experience. If you are new to the scene, you are probably assuming that the average gym-goer is in much better shape than yourself. However, this is very often not the case. Still, this is a rational fear, so don’t feel too bad.   Obviously, you cannot allow this…

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One of the hottest topics in health and nutrition these days would be sugar and sweeteners. Can a drink that has been artificially sweetened with chemicals be as safe and metabolically inert as initially claimed? Is there really no adverse effect? There has been a lot of evidence brought to the table that artificial sweeteners…

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