No other abs exercise can provide you the same level of challenge and satisfaction when done correctly. We are talking about the one and only dragon flag.
Even if you were not raised on the 70s martial arts films or 80s action movies, chances are you have seen this exercise before on screen. It looks tough and feels rough, with just enough challenge to keep you motivated until you finally master it.
In general, static exercises which require you to hold positions will not burn many calories. This lack of burn is partly because it is difficult to hold a position like a plank long enough to burn a significant amount of calories.
If you would like to know how many calories you do burn when performing a plank, there are multiple things to consider.
What is the most feminine part of a woman’s body? For many (men, especially), it’s the chest. Here is the list of the best chest exercises for women that will help you build an irresistible bosom.
When we think of a typical woman workout, things like thighs, glutes, and abs come to mind. Sure, most women would love to have strong and thin thighs, firm buttocks, and fat-free flat belly.
Sure, these muscle groups can be easily (well, relatively easily) trained since there are dozens of various exercises and workouts dedicated to them. But who here wants to train their chest?
Engaging in cardiorespiratory exercise is good for so much more than dropping pounds and leaning up. It can also have a significant effect on hypertension.
Hypertension is the medical term for elevated blood pressure, and it is measured by millimeters of mercury (mm Hg). There are two key numbers which will indicate what kind of blood pressure you have—systolic pressure (top number) and diastolic pressure (bottom number).
Are you fed up with people making constant reference to your not so strong arms? Do you feel your biceps are letting you down when you need to do some heavy lifting? Well, if it helps you feel any better, you aren’t alone in your predicament.
The best way out is to start building your biceps so that your strength deficiency doesn’t become a concern for you. It will require dedication from you, not to mention the possible injuries. Using the right equipment, the right way is, therefore, key if you want to remain injury free.
Very few people can deny that our modern-day work lives include a great deal of sitting. We sit at computers, in conference rooms during meetings, in cars or subways while we commute, and let’s not forget those weekend Netflix movie marathons.
There’s something nice about having a pair of strong, toned upper arms. Not only can you confidently wear sleeveless clothing but also look good whenever you flex your arms.
However, toning and defining weak arms will do more than make you look aesthetically appealing.
You use the muscles in your arms on a daily basis, whether you realize it or not. They help you pick up or lift heavy items, push, pull or move others, climb and even play a variety of sports. When you think about it, you actually rely on your arms to do a lot of daily activities.
As a fitness conscious individual, you always look to perform exercises that benefit your body in a number of ways. You look to build your muscles, increase your body strength, cut some weight, tone your body muscles and keep fit among other things.
One of the rare sights in a gym is someone leaning on a wall with their feet firmly on the floor and knees held at 900 to the floor. These are called wall sits (squats). Whenever someone spots me doing the squats, they normally think I am wasting my precious gym time.
If you have been struggling with ear pain during or after your runs, there are several things which may be behind your difficulty.
Our bodies operate on a delicate balance of homeostasis. When that balance is disrupted, the effects can be far-reaching, such as your stomach affecting your ears. One highly impactful stomach problem which can affect your ears is gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).
Have you tried out doing dips in the gym? Have you found it extremely difficult to do? Well, if you have tried performing dips, you must have realized how difficult it is. It is for this reason that most of us don’t consider adding it to our exercise programs.
Unknown to some is the fact that a dips workout is great for attaining upper body strength. It works to tone your upper body and upping your muscle bulk.
