Deadlifts are quickly becoming popular for their efficiency in practical strength building and the speed with which most deadlifters can increase muscle mass and enhance functional strength. But warming up is an area many weight lifters still don’t fully grasp. …
Kettlebell and dumbbell workouts each bring unique benefits to your workouts. They are two of the most widely used free weights Learning the critical performance differences can help you extract the highest value from your exercise routines. This post uncovers…
Weighted backpacks and vests within your fitness routine. Weighted backpacks offer versatility and scalable strength challenges to workouts. Let’s explore some of the common mistakes people make working out with weighted backpacks and highlight safety elements to keep in mind…
Bike Wash – WHY you should wash your bike? Bike Wash – keeping your bike in proper working order and increase its longevity are the primary reasons you should clean and wash your bike(s) regularly. You get more out of…
Understanding Pull Exercises Pull exercises include chin ups, dumbbell curls, and bent over rows and make up one component of strength training. Let’s explore pull exercises, their physical benefits and the long-term value they bring to your exercise routines. What…
After an amazing first half of our trip in the hills at El Silencio, we entered the second half of our vacation week and were headed to the beach. This was another beautiful venue for a new set of adventures! Table…
We split the 8 days we were in Costa Rica into two halves – the first in the mountains and second by the beach. We were glad we did! We saw and experienced a lot more than we had planned in terms…
Grip and grip strength is a hidden secret of the training community. It’s the underlying success-driver behind some of the world’s top weight lifters. Improving grip strength and enhancing the structural tendons in your fingers and hands can take your…
Weight-lifting is a crucial aspect of fitness. Lifting heavy weights helps one to get stronger, nimble, and prepare for other functional activities. But it does come with some common myths and misconceptions. Table of Contents The Origin Behind Weight-Lifting Myths…
Cycling is a fun activity anyone can enjoy. But, like many other activities, has its fair share of myths and misconceptions. Here we take a look at some of the common cycling myths, and why these are not true. Table…