Dumbbells are some of the most versatile equipment pieces you can get. Luckily, dumbbells are also relatively affordable to buy and don’t take up much space. There’s virtually no limit to the way you utilize dumbbells in your weight training. It’s a good idea to have at least two sets of dumbbells at your disposal […]
Training and Workouts
8 Lower back stretches to relieve tight and painful back
Lower back pain is a fairly common issue among adults. In fact, chances are that you’ll encounter that problem at least once in your life. There are plenty of reasons that can cause lower back discomfort of various severities such as muscle strains, poor posture, muscle imbalances, overtraining, and excessive sitting/lying. Of course, if it’s […]
20 Kettlebell Crossfit workouts to push your limits
Kettlebell training isn’t something new but it seems to be receiving ever-growing popularity in the last decade or so. What makes kettlebells different? Kettlebells, these funny-looking metal balls with handles, present a bit of a different stimulus than traditional dumbbells. The main reason for that is the difference in mass distribution. With dumbbells, the weight […]
Full-body blast HIIT kettlebell workout
Here we are with another workout! I’ve been on this kettlebell train lately so naturally, the kettlebell is our torture weapon of choice today. What we have here is a HIIT (High-intensity interval training) kettlebell workout that combines both strength and endurance training. I’m a big fan of that type of workouts as they are […]
Why HIIT is the Best Exercise for Burning Fat
Article written in collaboration with Mary Johnson. High-intensity interval training (aka HIIT) is a workout style that has become increasingly popular due to its health benefits, efficiency, and effectiveness: here is an in-depth article on the definition of HIIT. How HIIT works and what exercises it entails High-intensity interval training pushes your body to its […]
The very best bodyweight glute exercises
I hope this doesn’t come as news to anybody but your glutes serve a bigger purpose than just posing them for Instagram. The gluteal muscle group is responsible for keeping our torso upright, plays a significant role in our moving patterns, and the way our posture looks. There are three gluteal muscles: Gluteus Maximus, Medius […]
