The Covid-19 lockdown restrictions led to the closure of health clubs and gyms, but it also paved the way for the demand for fitness devices and home gym equipment, like ellipticals, treadmills, exercise bikes, and Olympic weight benches. From a global perspective, the home fitness equipment market even reached $9.49 billion in 2020 and is … Read more
Vertical jump, an act of leaping upwards into the air, is an effective exercise for building explosive power and endurance. Vertical jump training maximizes the muscle contraction of a person by strengthening the fast-twitch muscle fibers, which converts strength into speed and agility. This is why the best athletes in the world participate in a … Read more
Weight sleds, like weight vests, always seem to get featured in ads as intense workout gear. Yes, I’m talking about those commercials where some jacked dude tears around on a soccer field, and behind his tree-trunk legs is a weight sled. The good news for you is that a weighted sled is not really overly … Read more
Weightlifting, particularly heavy lifts, if done incorrectly can often lead to injury. Improper lifting posture, lack of core strength, and lifting excessive weight at a fast pace are just a few scenarios. Fortunately, weightlifting belts have been created. These lifting belts are undeniably beneficial to weight lifters as it helps prevent them from getting injured. … Read more
To get the most out of your weight training effort, you need to consider the equipment you use for your workout. This is especially true for some upper-body exercises, like rows, chest flyers, and bench presses. You can choose either a standard weight bench or an Olympic bench. Standard weight benches are ideal for casual … Read more
If you want to increase the intensity of your exercise, increase your fitness level, or add extra weight when performing body-weight exercises, such as agility drills, running, and walking, then using a weighted vest is an option. In fact, you don’t need to be a professional athlete to benefit from a weight vest. However, what … Read more
Working out at the gym has been a part of most people’s lifestyle. This all changed when Covid 19 pandemic hit, forcing almost all government leaders around the globe to order temporary closure of gyms and other similar spaces. This comes as no surprise as gym equipment is usually communal, and is often flocked by … Read more
When planning for a workout program, fitness enthusiasts invest time closely examining every part of their back, shoulder, chest, and leg routines. However, what most of them often overlook is the advantages of grip strength. This is because grip strength is needed when you’re using half of your muscles during a workout. Plus, having a … Read more
The popularity of some exercises may waver as people’s interest changes, but indoor cycling seemed to be a staple fitness trend. All the more so because of the pandemic that forced people to stay at home. Indoor cycling is safe, less impactful, notoriously challenging (meaning you’re likely to see the results), no clean-up required, and … Read more
Love handles are the undesirable fats that sit around the midsection of our body. If you are looking for ways to burn these stubborn fats, then this article might be just right for you. Most people think that an ab workout, endless side crunches, sit-ups, exercises that target abdominal muscles are enough to burn these … Read more