Have you been stuck in a fitness rut? Finding yourself bored with the repetitive workouts you’ve found on Pinterest or Instagram? Maybe you are a coach or personal trainer that needs new exercises to keep the workouts fresh. Or maybe you work out at home and you’re just looking for some variety in your normal […]
What is EPOC? When you exercise, your metabolism flares up like a roaring bonfire. But once those brilliant flames have faded, you still have smoldering embers throwing off heat and keeping you toasty. Your metabolism actually works like that too. After an intense workout is done blazing through calories, you can still have a slow […]
How To Stop the Stall, and Hit PR’s. One of the biggest reasons people stop working out is because they get frustrated. They go out every day and spend an hour exercising but never seem to make any progress. Why would you waste all that time if you don’t see any results? The point of […]
What is The Real Cause of Muscle Cramps? Muscle cramps sideline many athletes. It’s common to see even professional athletes carried off the field because of cramps. Of course, all of us “regular” fitness folks get the joy of experiencing them as well. Everybody hates cramps and most people have some home remedy to prevent […]
Why Do Hard Workouts Make You So Sore? Vigorous exercise will give you sore muscles, no secret there. Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness, also known as DOMS, is a fact of life when embarking upon any new exercise program. And with so many new gyms focusing on high-intensity interval training (HIIT), people are experiencing a whole […]
HIIT and Achilles Tears Many people worry about High-Intensity Interval Training and Achilles tears. While it can be a devastating injury, it is fortunately very rare. Achilles tendon tears are common in sports where the athlete jump and move in quick short bursts. Tennis, basketball, and volleyball carry a higher risk than HIIT. But the […]
High Weight or High Reps, Which is Better? This is a question from a reader and one that coaches hear frequently. High Weight vs. High Reps – both workouts have their place. Most people think that high weight workouts will increase muscle size, and high rep workouts will lead to a thin, toned look. And a […]
Common HIIT Injuries and How to Prevent Them While High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) workouts are safe and carry no higher risk of significant injury than any other sport, that doesn’t mean that they are free of risk. Like any sport, there are certainly chances for minor HIIT injuries. These include any injury that causes pain […]