Although research is still developing when it comes to which supplements work best for each demographic, there is still some gender-specific date to consider. A great example of this is how women tend to have leaner tissue than the average man. Because of this, they are not able to store as much endogenous creatine. Due to this, some may find that taking in a creatine supplement allows them to … [Read more...]

Dynamic stretching occurs when a person experiences resistance while stretching that is beyond the normal ROM. A few examples of dynamic stretching include prisoner squats, tube walking, and multi-planar lunges, which are all performed in a standing position. Dynamic stretches on the floor include the hip-spine-shoulder stretch and the Core 4. By beginning and ending workouts with ballistic … [Read more...]

Right now, there are over fifty four million Americans that are over the age of sixty five. And it is recommended that they get exercise every week, that's either moderate or vigorous intensity. Beyond that, it is recommended that they exercise they do be a combination of resistance training, balance training, and cardio. And for those that aren't in good enough health to do the recommended 150 … [Read more...]

Mantra based medication can help soothe you. Combining a mantra with specific breathing styles can lead someone to a very peaceful state of mind. Mantra refers to a word or saying that is continuously repeated. This is a tool that has proven over time to work. The repetition of the mantra serves to calm the mind, by affirming thoughts that are positive. Yashoda Devi Ma is someone who can help … [Read more...]

When I was expecting, I created this 20-minute prenatal workout video. At the time, I wasn't experiencing any pelvic pain, known as Pubic Symphysis Dysfunction. If you are experiencing this type of pain, consider doing squats instead of lunges. The workout in the video begins with a warmup and then proceeds to four supersets of two exercises each. For example, one superset includes Single Leg Hip … [Read more...]

Hypertrophy training is about building muscle mass. Research suggests that the optimum number of hypertrophy exercise sets per week is 15 to 20, but these should be spread across different days. Exercise-induced muscle damage, metabolic stress, mechanical tension, and fascia stretch training are the mechanisms of hypertrophy muscular development. Additionally, horizontal loading is usually better … [Read more...]

If you're trying to add weight or muscle mass, having a high metabolism can work against you. Metabolic rate tends to be higher in individuals who are younger, male, and have more muscles. Diet has an impact as well. To lower your metabolism, eat less often, consuming fewer calories with more simple carbohydrates and less protein. Move around less during the day (e.g., avoid fidgeting). For … [Read more...]