If you want to make the most of your time in gym, optimal training techniques are essential for achieving fitness goals. Two of the more common techniques used by athletes and nonathletes alike are supersets and compound sets. Though similar in that they both consist of executing a series of…

After finishing a workout we are filled with a sense of accomplishment from it and the sweat that was created. However, before you grab that water bottle and make your way to the showers, there is one very important step that should never be missed: stretching. Although a post-workout stretch…

For a lot of people, this is daunting and for beginners perhaps even intimidating not knowing what to do or where to start with what muscle groups to focus on. For anyone looking to build strength, muscle, or simply improve fitness, understanding what specific muscles will help you reach your…

While the fitness world can sometimes feel oversaturated with enticing promises of shortcuts and instant results, natural bodybuilding continues to shine, talking about consistency. Natty bodybuilding — an abbreviated term for Natural Bodybuilding — is the quest for physical manifestation without performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs) or synthetic substances. It’s proof of…

During that workout, one of the most common arguments among fitness enthusiasts is machines vs. free weights. Each have their own advantages and disadvantages, but ultimately it depends on what you want to achieve from your training and how experienced you are. Allow me to take a look into the…

Muscle gain diets are no longer only about eating animal protein. As plant-based diets continue to gain prominence, veganism has reached new heights and athletes have shown that animal protein is not essential for building muscle appropriately. Actually, a carefully planned vegan diet can supply you with all muscle-building nutrients…

At least in fitness, the “no pain, no gain” motto splashes through most gyms and training centers. Although it is important to really break your boundaries in order to progress, there is also an element that few can disregard: deloading. Deloading, or planned periods where you reduce the intensity or…

There is nothing more thrilling yet confusing than starting a new fitness journey, particularly when it comes to planning your workout schedule. Concentrating on one specific type of exercise can be effective in producing results — but having a range of exercises provides many advantages. Not only do mixing exercises…