It can be harmful to motivation paying too close attention to your weight when in the first stages of a new routine. It is still important to track but here are some key points in relation to weight. Muscle does weigh more than fat in portion comparison You will most …
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The term ‘macros’ is thrown around a lot in the fitness community. Short for macronutrients, these are the nutrients that your body needs in large amounts to function properly. The three main macronutrients are carbohydrates, protein and fats. These nutrients determine your energy level & output, and an imbalance of them …
Extra motivation and less excuses It is a pleasant weekend afternoon and you are contimplating doing nothing. Game of Thrones is coming on soon. Sounds like the perfect excuse to not train today. Not if you are training with a partner! Regular workout times with your friends help you to stick …
1. An Effective Full-Body Workout The Concept2 SkiErg helps you build strength and endurance by working the entire body in an efficient, rhythmic motion. Skiing is a low impact, high calorie burning exercise suitable for all ages and abilities. You are in complete control of the resistance: the harder you …
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Use a Calorie Counter One of the most widely used tools for eating/diet control are now calorie counters. As mentioned in Hammer’s Gym blogs anf magazines these easy to install FREE apps are a big help during the Easter season. My Fitness Pal or My Net Diary are two of …
This is a very common belief, promoted by many influential figures and media around the world. It is not completely true, the reduction of carbs helps you to reduce total daily calorie intake. This can create a deficit in calories – A key factor in weight loss. The timing is not …
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1. Hammerfit-45 (HIIT) Burns many Calories in a Short Amounts of Time You can burn calories fast with High Intensity Inteval Training otherwise known as HIIT training. Studies compared the calories burned during 30 mins each of HIIT, weight training, running and biking. Researchers found that HIIT burned 25–30% more …
It’s a Full Body Workout – Boxing-Fit is fantastic for hitting every muscle in your body as many different exercises are used in the sessions all the way from planks and pushups to squats and burpess. Reduces Stress – Boxing is very cathartic – it’s the perfect outlet for stress, frustration, …
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Isn’t that starvation?No. Fasting varies from starvation in one significant way: control. Starvation is the lack of sustenance for quite a long time. Fasting, However, is the willful retention of nourishment for wellbeing and health.This can be for any timeframe, from a couple of hours up to a couple of …
How many reps should I do to build muscle? I was speaking to one of my clients last week and she mentioned that one of her goals for the year was to put on lean muscle but she wasn’t sure how. So this post will look at the topic of …