Exercise and the Nervous System
The nervous system is responsible for transmitting signals between different parts of the body, and is made up of nerves and cells. Today we are going to take a look at how the nervous system is constructed, and find out how exercise can help to improve the function of this system!
Approaches to Resistance Training
Resistance training is an amazing way to improve your strength and increase your muscle mass. There are many different ways to utilise resistance training to meet your goals. Today we are going to look at a variety of approaches that you can try.
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Exercise Anywhere with Suspension Training!
Not having access to adequate exercise equipment can be a huge barrier to exercise for many people. The high cost of gym memberships can often make it difficult for people to justify the expense, and this can often deter people from getting started with exercise at all!
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The Core Muscles of the Body
When we talk about the core muscles, we often tend to think that this muscle group is solely concerned with the abdominal muscles - or abs as they are usually called. However, the core is actually a complex combination of several different muscles. And, far from just being easy on the eye, a strong core is helpful for stabilising your body!
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Do You Know How Fit You Are?
One of the most universally shared aims when it comes to exercise is simply to get fitter! Being aware of your fitness level is useful if you are currently embarking upon a new fitness regime. This is because it can help you to know where you are starting from, which then allows you to track your progress. It also helps to alert you to any existing concerns with your health that you may have been unaware of.
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Getting Started with Fitness
If you are new to the wonderful world of fitness, then it can be incredibly daunting to get into an exercise routine. Knowing which exercises are going to give you the results you desire, and building up the confidence to get started, can be difficult!
Aiming for Abs?
Six pack abs are a common aim for those who work out. The issues is that many people seem to think that consistently focusing their attention on the abdominal area is the fastest path to the ab muscles they desire. However there are several popular mistakes that lots of people make - and we’d like to take a look at those today!
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Tone Your Muscles Without The Gym
If you are an avid follower of our blog then you may recall an article we shared a few years ago that aimed to demonstrate how you can exercise without going to the gym!
This previous article focused largely on different forms of cardio that you can engage in, whereas today we would like to discuss the benefits of building muscle!
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The Best Shoulder Exercises
Building the muscle of the shoulder area through an effective gym routine is a great way to increase strength in this area and create a more defined physique. If you are new to the gym then you may not know what the best exercises for this aim are, so today we are going to share some of the best shoulder exercises!
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The How and Why of Stretching
So you have got the hard part out of the way and found the motivation and enthusiasm to embark upon an exercise regime! The next step is to now find ways to enhance your efforts and maximise the efficiency of your workout. One great way to do this is to add stretching into your regime - both before and after your workout.
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