Zone 2 exercise is a cornerstone for building a strong cardiovascular foundation and enhancing fat burning. One of the key proponents of this method is Phil Maffetone, a renowned coach and author. Maffetone’s approach to Zone 2 training offers a structured way to maximize aerobic capacity and overall health. This article will explore what Zone …
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If you’re aiming for beefy arms, you’re probably spending a lot of time working your biceps. But if you’re not also exercising your triceps, you won’t see the big results you’re hoping for. While it’s true that the biceps are what you see in the mirror while flexing, the triceps are a much larger muscle …
At a Glance Info: Targets: Lats (latissimus dorsi), Rhomboids, upper back Equipment Needed: Adjustable cable machine with straight bar Level: Beginner to Expert Pulldown exercises are perfect for increasing muscle mass in the upper back and shoulders when building upper body strength. Variations of the classic pulldown can target and tone areas more acutely than …
When you become bored of your workout routine, you might be tempted to do anything to make it all stop. Seeing as exercise is hugely important to maintaining good health, it’s important that you find ways to get back to enjoying it — or at least making it tolerable. Thankfully, it’s not that difficult to …
There are tons of benefits to a great cardio workout. You’ll burn calories and lose weight, tone your muscles to give yourself a sleeker appearance, and feel better thanks to the reduction of stress and release of endorphins. But one of the biggest benefits of cardio exercises is that it improves your cardiovascular (or circulatory) system. …
At a Glance Info: Targets: Hamstrings Equipment Needed: None (though you might want a strap or a towel to help deepen some stretches) Level: Beginner There are things no one ever tells you about getting older, like the fact that you’ll spend three hours a day looking for the pair of glasses on top …
At a Glance Info: Targets: Nearly every muscle in your body, but especially your core, glutes, hamstrings, and shoulders Equipment Needed: Some sort of weight (dumbbell, medicine ball, kettlebell, etc.) Level: Advanced We know, we know — regular lunges are challenging enough, and now we’re about to show you a way to make them even …
At a Glance Info Targets: Abdominal wall (rectus abdominis), obliques Equipment Needed: None Level: Beginner It’s something zookeepers and herpetologists have successfully kept secret for years: frogs actually have incredibly well-defined six-packs. Okay, we might have made that up (at least, we certainly hope so), but the fact remains that frog crunches are one …
Whether you’re establishing your first exercise routines on the road to better health or would like to mix up your existing workouts by trying something new, kettlebells offer easy but interesting routines that can benefit your entire body. Getting started with kettlebells is fairly easy: You just need to find one that’s heavy enough …
Crunches are a popular exercise for flattening your stomach and strengthening your core. But if you suffer from back pain or lack the strength to pull yourself up, you may decide to just skip your midsection when working out. Like any exercise, even the superman plank can lead to injury if you don’t do it …