Hi Pedalist, can strength training help with weight loss, and if so, how does it work? – Fat Gym Guy Dear Fat Gym Guy, Yes, strength training can help you lose weight. As you lift weights, the muscle fibers break down.…
“Protein before or after workout?” This is a question on everyone’s mind when trying to get the best results from his or her workouts. Protein is an essential nutrient for building and maintaining muscle mass, as well as supporting other…
Preworkout stretches – what are they? Do you need them? Does it make a difference? Read on to see if you are missing out on gains and performance improvements by not stretching before a workout. Table of Contents What is…
Sandbags are often overlooked when people talk about strength training. Olympic bars and weight plates are the go-to choice. There is no question about the bars’ and plates’ effectiveness. But they might not be suitable for everyone because of cost…
My intro to road bikes was on my Trek 1.2. An entry-level bike, the Trek showed me what road riding was about. With base components such as Shimano Sora shifters and an aluminum frame, it was not the fastest or the…
Leg workouts with sandbags to build strength in the legs and back. Introduction Lower body strength is as important as upper body strength or cardio workouts. Some even consider lower body strength to be more important because it carries the…
Table of Contents Meditation is an ancient practice that has been used for thousands of years to improve mental and physical well-being. It involves quieting the mind and focusing on the present moment, which can help reduce stress and anxiety,…
Upper Body Workouts to build strength. Introduction In this series of strength training with sandbags, this is focused on building upper body strength. The idea of breakings strength building into individual sections is to cover as much as possible without…
Think Positively to achieve your dreams. Positive thinking is the practice of focusing your thoughts and energy on the good in life. It is a way of life that has been proven to have a positive effect on mental health,…
Rowing to build strength and endurance Rowing is an excellent form of exercise. It offers a full body workout, engaging all the major muscle groups and providing a great aerobic and strength building workout. It is low impact, so it…
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