Introduction Bodyweight (or calisthenic) exercises use your own body weight to resist gravity. They require no equipment and are versatile and accessible. These exercises were a mainstay of ancient warrior training. The Greeks, Romans, and Egyptians used them to build strength and endurance. Fast forward to today, and they are still a core part of… Read More
Introduction Estimates of exactly how many calories a single press-up (or push-up) burns vary somewhat, from about 0.29 calories each to 0.36 calories per press-up, depending on the research you cite (Cohen, 2012; McCall, 2017). However, a 2014 study from researchers at Arizona State University (Vezina et al., 2014) (and based on an earlier thesis… Read More
Calisthenics vs weight lifting, which is better? Well, it all depends on your goals. Calisthenics refers to the practice of working out by using your own body weight, while weight lifting requires that you use an external weight(s). Most people assume that weight lifting is the only way to gain size and strength, or that… Read More
This article is organised as follows: PART ONE: INTRODUCTION 1.0 Introduction This article provides a brief outline of the classification and methods of resistance exercise. It will look at how we can classify resistive exercise, outlining some of the considerations and precaution to note. It will then provide a description of the various methods of… Read More
Weight vests are a tool that have quickly become popular among fitness and exercise enthusiasts for the substantial benefits they purportedly offer. Advocates claim that incorporating a vest into your workouts can help to build muscle size and strength, increase running endurance, and accelerate weight loss. While the scientific jury is still out on whether… Read More
EMOM is an acronym meaning: Every Minute On the Minute It is an intense form of interval training that has a a number of benefits. How it works is that at the start of every minute you perform a specific exercise with the intention of completing it within that minute. So, for example, you might… Read More
Bootcamp fitness classes are great for people who love to push themselves and get in a solid workout in a short period of time. However, they are not always accessible. Whether you can not afford a regular gym membership, do not have anyone to watch your kids while you exercise, or are on the road… Read More
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