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The deadlift is one of the oldest lifts in the gym and still one of the best. Here are six benefits of deadlifts that most people underestimate, and how to learn the lift safely.
They’re a great source of many nutrients, particularly potassium. Magnesium and B6. Did you ever wonder what happens as they change in colour? Green à Yellow à Brown as the banana ripens: Resistant Starch content decreases Tastes sweeter – resistant starch turns to sugar Gets digested easier and quicker (causing a spike in the blood
Many people rate a workout by how sore they are the next day. Here is what muscle soreness really indicates, why it fades as you get fitter, and the better ways to judge whether a session worked.
Get your daily does of Vitamin C Citrus fruits like lemons are high in vitamin C, a primary antioxidant that helps protect cells from damaging free radicals. You’ve probably heard that vitamin C may help prevent or limit the duration of the common cold in some people. It can help your skin Vitamin C found in lemons
Started training and the scales have not moved, or have gone up? Here is why weight is a poor guide in the first weeks of a new routine, what is really happening and what to measure instead.
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 (such as a protein deficiency)
The couch is comfortable and the excuses are easy. Here is how to stay motivated to work out using the most reliable tool there is: other people, with the research to back it up.
The Concept2 SkiErg is one of the most effective and underused cardio machines in the gym. Here are five SkiErg benefits and how to add it to your training.
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 the most popular effective apps.
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 as important. In contrast to
