When you end up not getting minimal sleep during the night, you typically feel “off” throughout the following day. Not only can your mood and energy level remain low, your workout usually suffers as well. This seems to happen when you’re clocking less than 6 hours of sleep a night on a consistent basis. In …
“Given what we know about the health benefits of physical activity, it should be mandatory to get a doctor’s permission not to exercise.” Per-Olaf Astrand, MD, PhD, Karolinska Institute, Stockholm, Sweden. Performing a periodic strength assessment is an important component in any health & fitness journey. It is important because we all need, at some …
We have a tendency to judge how our exercise routine and diet are working by what the bathroom scale reads. But that should not be the only indicator. With each bout of exercise, we are improving various aspects of our physiology and health that may not be visible to the naked eye.
When involved in any strength training routine, a strong back is a must. It is important to allocate equal time to all the major muscle groups when training. When we refer to major muscle groups we’re talking specifically about the following six areas: Major Muscle Groups Legs/Hips Back Chest Shoulders Arms Core (abdominals etc.) For …
The following article takes a look at the best movements to choose when you want to use the highest calorie burning exercises. There are many exercises that are available to you when working out from home or the gym. But what are the best options from a high caloric expenditure stand point? We have looked …
The Jefit app has produced relevant fitness content along with strength training programs for more than a decade. In addition to weekly exercise plans published by Jefit coaches, the associated community also offers up their favorite workouts too.