The Plank, Revisited and Remixed

Remember the plank? That was a fascinating trend. How long could you hold that position? One minute, five minutes some people were up to ten minutes. What many don't realize is that those long holds quickly become pointless as they just increase endurance for one very specific pose. In order to take full advantage of any exercise movement must be included. Fortunately there is a way to easily add movement to this simple exercise and build incredible abdominal strength and functionality. 

The Amazing Ab Rocker

Here is a piece of fitness equipment you may have seen but never used. It came to popularity in the 1990's showing up in direct response tv ads and infomercials boasted as a revolutionary way to work the abdominal muscles. The overselling may have lead to the accidental mockery of this piece of equipment. This is unfortunate because the Ab Rocker is a great workout tool which can be a vital addition to your home gym set up.

Maca for Men's Health

When it comes to bodybuilding and fitness the gains experienced can quickly translate to better overall health. A real benefit of bodybuilding is the increased awareness of our bodies leading us to search for better ways to maintain and improve our health. The consumption of herbal and natural supplements can be highly beneficial to achieving this goal.

Weightless Chest Supercharge

Ready for an intense chest workout, without weight? That's correct, here the primary tool is the resistance band. Resistance bands are known for their ability to maintain high muscle stimulation throughout all points in an exercise. This advantage can upset the deep fibers of the pectoral muscles facilitating the building of a thicker fuller looking chest at all angles. Read on and incorporate these simple tactics and make chest day an incredible day.

Gymnast Body Workout

Why A Gymnast’s Body Is Appealing?

When you look at a gymnast one thing that always stands out is how natural their physiques look. The physiques these athletes have achieved, both male and female, is one that is lean, muscular, very defined and have low body fat.

Gains lost, by Reclining?

Nothing feels better after a tough workout than getting your post-workout protein, then stretching out on the sofa to just chill out for a bit, right? Before you get too comfortable, read on.
If you're into strength training, you know that you need to consume protein after a workout for your muscles to get the essential amino acids (EAAs)—especially leucine—they need to recover and grow. In a recent study, Dutch researchers set out to see what can reduce the amount of EAAs available to muscle tissue in the "anabolic window" following a post-workout meal.[1]

Flip Over, for better strength

Inversion therapy involves putting your body into a position where your head is lower than your heart. In fact, inversion is a perfect exercise for the body as a whole. Inverting allows the body to recover from the compression effects of gravity and daily activities.