Alright, yogis and yoginis, gather 'round! Let's talk about the perfect yoga session and Namaste practice, the kind that'll leave you feeling like a pretzel dipped in serenity. This ain't your average downward-facing dog (although we'll get to that furry friend in a moment). We're talking a full-body adventure, a journey of the mind, body, and maybe even a giggle or two!
With all the high-tech equipment you can find in gyms these days, it’s easy to overlook the trusty stationary bike. But an exercise cycle can be a smart investment when you’re building a home gym or just looking for an easy way to get some cardio at home. Exercise bikes can help you experience many of the physical and mental benefits of cycling without having to face the elements (or the traffic) outdoors. So how can you choose the best exercise bike for you? Here’s what you need to know.
Time, or lack of it, is often used as a reason for not getting after it. Finding time for your usual workout can be a challenge, even for people who love to workout. Either way, some will skip their workout altogether due to a lack of time which these two 20-minute HIIT Workouts aim to avoid. There’s a common misconception floating around that you need a lot of time to work out. Well, I’m here to bust that myth with the 20-minute HIIT workout guide so you can maintain and even improve your gains when time is of the essence. But be warned. These workouts are high-intensity interval training (HIIT). You will feel the burn when performing strength exercises with limited workout and recovery time. Here, we’ll explain the benefits and the why behind structuring 20-minute HIIT workouts to maintain or improve your gains.
High-intensity interval training, or HIIT for short, is one of the most popular fitness workouts. A HIIT workout is a series of timed intervals of intense activity followed by periods of rest, which creates a challenging and efficient workout. Not only does HIIT save time, but this type of fitness routine can also be done just about anywhere and at any time. Top 5 Benefits of HIIT Workouts Efficiently Burn Calories Moving at high intensities increases heart rate and metabolic stress in a short period of time, which causes your body to use a massive amount of energy to fuel your performance. Not only are you burning calories during the workout, but any work over 70% of your max heart rate for an extended period of time leads to EPOC (excess post-exercise oxygen consumption) or “after-burn”. This means your metabolism will remain higher than baseline for several hours after a tough workout, resulting in more calories burned throughout the day. Shorter Workouts HIIT workouts are normally shorter than steady-state cardio workouts and most strength training workouts. Alternating between intense work and rest periods allows you to get greater cardio and strength...
You’ve heard the term bandied around at the gym, in yoga classes, or maybe even from your personal trainer: “Engage your core.” But what does it really mean? Understanding how to engage your core helps not just with workouts but with your daily activities as well. But before we delve deeper into the how, let’s clear up the what. Your core refers to a complex series of muscles; many are hidden beneath the exterior musculature people typically train. Knowing how to correctly engage these muscles can have a profound impact on your strength, stability, and overall fitness.
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