Walking—Awaken Your Inner Dinosaur
Walking is part of everyday life. It feels so natural that we don’t even realize we are performing an exercise. You can walk at any age, in any climate and in any neighborhood (save for dark alleys).
The Basics: Macronutrients
As part of The Basics series, we will explore the foundations of nutrition. Today’s topic is the four big building blocks of food that give you the energy to stay alive, move, and function each day. Understanding these groups and finding the balance between them comes in handy when you are planning your diet and […]
The Basics: Workout Principles
As part of The Basics series, we have a look at the principles of resistance exercise training. Understanding the following concepts is crucial not only for making progress and building muscle but more importantly to prevent injuries. Safety Warnings Before we go into any detail, there are a couple of things that you should be aware […]
The Basics: Sleep
Besides training and nutrition, the third (and often overlooked) component of a healthy lifestyle is sleep. You train in the gym to stimulate your muscles, eat to feed them, but the real muscle building takes place in your bed while you sleep. Your body needs time to recover and repair all the damage that has […]
6 Ways To Overcome Gym Intimidation
If you have never been to a gym to work out, the mere idea to go there and being exposed to the stares and judgment of other people can be paralyzing. It’s normal that you feel this way. In this article, I will help you cope with your emotions and you will be able to […]
The Basics: Workout Gear
What do you really need for the gym? In this article we go through the outfit and gear you will need for the workouts. The Essentials The following five items are absolutely needed for each workout. Have these always with you. Workout Shoes Choose a pair of comfortable sports shoes. They must hold your feet […]