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8 Laws Of Lifting Better
Whether you're a beginner or an expert gym-rat, there is a few constants that will help you keep going. These are 8 of the golden rules to lifting bigger, better, and feeling stronger every time you workout! Lift BIG by warming up first: Looking for those big muscle gains? Don't short-change your warm-up. A good 5-10 minutes on the bicycle preceding your first light-weight sets is an effective way to kick off your training, and get the blood pumping. Three types of reps: It's very common to ask "How much... Read more...
8 Of The Most Extreme Trails In North America
If you're like us, you're probably a huge trail buff. We can't keep most of our staff out of the forest... In fact, we had to enact a 'no hiking boots to work' rule! Now, even though we haven't had a chance to set foot on all 8 of these trails, they're definitely on our bucket list! TRANS CANADA TRAIL Canada – 14,900 Miles: The Trans Canada Trail is the worlds largest connected recreational network of trails. Although not quite complete, this extensive network of trails connects the Pacific, Atlantic,... Read more...
24 Easy Tips To Eat Healthy On A Student Budget
We've all heard about the freshman 15, and it's as daunting as it sounds! However, we want to tell you to relax. Most studies have shown that first-year weight gain is usually more likely to be around 3-5 lbs. Just stay away from the wings, nachos, and burgers. Not only will they eat away at that hard earned 6pack, but they'll eat away at your wallet to, and before you know it, you're stuck eating ramen and KD for the next 9 months. With that in mind, we've devised a... Read more...
We Bust 7 Of The Most Common Myths On Your Metabolism
DOES EXERCISE REV YOUR METABOLISM? Truth: Yes It's really really tough to work off as many calories as you eat. Likely... Really hard. However, exercise definitely helps. Performing regular high-intensity interval training (HIIT) not only burns calories, but continues to burn calories after you finish increasing your metabolism post-workout. On the other hand, strength training, which builds more calorie-munching muscle, can increase your resting metabolic rate slightly, too. See: Getting to 10,000 Steps in a Working Day The Easy Way EATING SPICY FOODS BOOSTS YOUR METABOLISM? Truth: Yes So, I... Read more...
Yoga Poses To Open Your Mind
Unless you're retired or have unlimited vacation, you likely spend most of your time working – and no matter how hard we try, we often bring our stress home with us. Fortunately these yoga poses can really help offset these effects, not only in our mind, but in our shoulders, and back. We found three of our favorite poses that have been designed to open you up mentally and physically. “Placing your body in an elongated shape, like a back bend, completely opens the front line of your body,” says... Read more...