How to Do the Clamshell Exercise Properly: Trainer Tips
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When you think of clams, do you think of the mollusk? Maybe sitting on a bed of lettuce? Served on a tray, a foam container, or maybe even in plastic bags by the beach? Clamshell packaging jokes aside, the clamshell exercise, also known as clams, is a curious exercise that…
How to Do a Lying Tricep Extension + Common Mistakes to Avoid
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The Lying Tricep Extension is a fun, strength building exercise that goes by quite a few names. It can also be called the French Extension or French Press. The most dramatic yet aptly titled is the “Skull Crusher”. Intimidated? Don’t be! This article will cover everything you need to know…
Don’t Try Intermittent Fasting Until You Read This
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You have probably heard of intermittent fasting by now. It is a different way of eating that has gained popularity in the United States in recent years, with some people claiming that they have had amazing results from this approach. Proponents of intermittent fasting claim that this dietary change helps…
How to Do Oblique Crunches Properly: 6 Oblique Workouts
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Ask any fitness instructor, a strong core is imperative for movement, stability, and endurance. Your core, located in the midsection of your body, is made up of your transverse abdominis, internal and external obliques, rectus abdominus, multifidus, and erector spinae. Let’s focus on the obliques here! Obliques are a muscle…
Naked Yoga: What to Expect From a Nude Yoga Class
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As yoga continues to gain popularity in mainstream culture, it understandably passes through (sometimes oddly-specific) trends. From goat yoga to toe yoga, there are many creative ways to spice up your yoga practice. One of the more prominent trends currently gaining interest is naked yoga. The idea of practicing yoga asana in…
14 Best Ab Workouts for Men To Get Six-Pack Abs
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The absolute best ab workouts for men to get ripped six-pack abs that target both the upper and lower abs. Let’s face it. Six-pack abs workout has been the holy grail of fitness for men, carving washboard abs that are the sole exemplifier of men’s physique. But the recipe for…
13 Daily Habits to Lose 20 Pounds In a Month
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Losing any amount of weight is a tough feat and losing 20 lbs in one month is a lofty weight loss goal without using a diet pill. Yet, it is certainly possible. However, it’s important to understand that even though it’s possible, keeping the weight off long term is less…
AIP Diet: The Diet to Reduce Bloating and Inflammation
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Perhaps you have heard of this new diet that recently hit the scene? The Autoimmune Protocol Diet, or AIP for short, is a relatively new dietary protocol that claims to reduce inflammation, improve immune function, and help manage the symptoms of autoimmune diseases. Many individuals with autoimmune diseases report that…
30-Day Squat Challenge: Get Your Best Butt in 1 Month
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Get great legs and your best butt ever with our 30-day squat challenge. This squat challenge is simple and easy to follow for any lifter, from beginner to advanced. This program does not take a lot of time. Each day you’ll dedicate 10-15 minutes to the exercise(s) on the calendar…
How to Do a Bicycle Crunch Exercise Properly
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When done properly, the bicycle crunch is a great bodyweight exercise that works your abdominals and obliques. It is a very simple ab workout that requires no equipment to perform except for a yoga mat. The American Council on Exercise listed the bicycle crunch training (bicycle maneuver) as the number…