Trikonasana (triangle pose) helps alleviate stress in the low back as well as stretch the legs and waist while keeping energy up by strengthening the legs and core. How to Take a wide stance with legs straight. Keep the back foot parallel and front foot facing forward. Lengthen the waist and bring your front hand […]
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Worried about growing he-man muscles? You may be dudding yourself out of the best fat burning ever, says PT Natalie Carter 1. Get out of the cardio area and on to the weights floor I very rarely see men doing extended periods of cardio on machines like the treadmill, stepper or cross trainer. Men are […]
Designed to faciliate optimal body composition to burn maximum calories, this workout will help you build strength and tone. The circuit training component targets muscular endurance and improves cardiovascular fitness by working the heart and lungs at a higher rate. It involves performing one set of each exercise with little or no rest in between until […]
If you’re looking to boost your cardio but are sick of the monotonous repetition of the treadmill, why not try a spin class? A favourite on gym timetables around the world, spin involves an intense cardio workout on a stationary bike to music. Here’s 4 great reasons to try a spin class today: 1. Get […]
Don’t want to spend your hard earned cash on a gym membership? Here’s the equipment you need for a home gym all for under $100. Suspension straps for toning and fat loss “Suspension straps are easily one of the most versatile and popular apparatuses on the market,” says elite trainer of over 15 years Matthew […]
WH&F body transformation coach Natalie Carter has put together the moves you need for a rocking bod – no half kilo a week required. The goal of training is, in simple terms, to build muscle and decrease fat stores. The bonus of higher muscle percentage (aside from burning more calories 24-seven) is that a high […]
Let’s finish by leaning and toning our legs (good problems)! Your leg workout comprises five different exercises, which must be performed in their order and in the full rep numbers before moving on to the next exercise. Try to maintain the same DB weights throughout the circuit numbers. Don’t forget about your sprints with diminishing […]
PT Grant Lofthouse reveals why you should take a day off from the gym. Training facilities are like nightclub bathrooms – walk into one and you’ll witness the effects of bodies crippled by their owners’ excess. “I used to have this ‘train ‘til you puke’ mentality,” says WH&F weight and resistance training expert Grant Lofthouse. […]
The post-gym aches are all too familair to most of us, but what causes sore muscles? And how can we make it go away? Muscle growth is all about the process of healing. When we lift weights, our muscles incur microscopic damage in their fibres and connective tissue, making them fatigued and sore. From there, […]
Fitness model Kris J reveals her top-secret training plan for a pert butt! The big picture: The gluteal muscles are a group of four muscles. Three of these muscles make up the buttocks, gluteus maximus, gluteus medius and gluteus minimus. The largest, gluteus maximus, is one of the strongest muscles in the human body. To […]