Indoor rowing doesn’t have the distinctive charm of being on a skiff on a river (sigh, if only), but the best rowing machine will still give you an excellent workout. Between smart rowers like Hydrow and Peloton, and industry stalwarts like Concept2, there are plenty of top-notch rowing machine options on the market. We spoke […]
The ascending star gave a preview of what might soon come. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on April 5, 2023 On Apr. 4, 2023, Michal “Križo” Križánek shared an Instagram photo of himself guest posing and showing off his current physique at the 2023 Top De Colmar contest, which took place on Apr. 1, […]
The bodybuilding legend put the current superstar through the wringer. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on April 5, 2023 Former 212 Olympia champion (2021) Derek Lunsford switched to competing in the Men’s Open last year and barely missed a beat. The superstar bodybuilder took home a runner-up finish at the 2022 Olympia, putting himself […]
Confession: I hate stretching, and I haven’t been able to touch my toes in years. For a while, I shrugged off my lack of flexibility as a minor problem in the grand scheme of my overall fitness. However, it’s recently taken a toll, on both my workouts and my day-to-day functioning. My hip flexors often […]
The importance of exercise and regular physical activity is well-known. While busy lives and lack of time lead to many of us not being able to inculcate regular exercise in our daily lives. Workouts play an important role help relax and rejuvenate the body and its muscles. This is where weight loss exercises come in. […]
In the world of fitness, lifting with a partial range of motion is often considered blasphemy. There’s been an ongoing war waged between coaches, lifters, and fitness gurus about proper exercise technique. For many, anything short of a full range of motion is ineffective and off limits. Credit: Andrey_Popov / Shutterstock But, as time and […]
When you think of diets or weight loss meal plans, salads tend to be the first dish that comes to mind. In essence, a salad is a mixture of food items, vegetables, fruits, nuts, etc. All these ingredients are tied together with the help of a ‘salad dressing’. One usually serves salads cold. Salads became […]
The high-density lipoprotein (HDL), low-density lipoprotein (LDL), and triglycerides team up to form your total cholesterol level. HDL is like the natural vacuum for cholesterol since it carries extra LDL cholesterol and triglycerides from your arteries and sends them to the liver for removal. But while most people focus on driving down bad LDL, you […]
Moong dal is one of the most popular vegetarian superfoods. It is rich in high-quality proteins and other essential nutrients. The high protein content contributes to building and repairing tissues and building muscles, bones, cartilage, blood, and skin. A 100 g serving of cooked moong dal can provide you with about 6 g protein. It […]
We all are familiar with this delicious summer fruit but aren’t aware of its potential benefits. You would be happy to know that it is not only an incredibly refreshing evening snack of the summer but also a great nutritional source. Muskmelon, also referred to as ‘sweet melon’ and got its name from its strong […]