When we train in zone 2, we use oxygen to maintain a low-intensity cardio workout. Transporting oxygen throughout the body requires the coordinated functions of the heart, lungs, blood vessels, and blood. The heart is our main pumping mechanism, circulating oxygenated blood throughout the body to working tissues. As the body begins to exercise, the … Read more
3 tips for maintaining muscle mass as you age, from a fitness trainer mindbodygreen .
Photo: RossHelen (Shutterstock) When you’re lifting weights, you usually want to do a establish after the exercise, rest for a minute or two, and then do another. While you can gauge this by touch (just go when you feel ready), a timer can be helpful. It turns out that Apple Watch’s Segments feature can do … Read more
Doing a standard bird dog has many benefits, but by making this a standing exercise, you are incorporating balance and stability. This move is also great for toning your back muscles, which Arrington previously explained is essential for overall core strength. “[Back muscles] they help stabilize and bend your spine, raise and retract your arms, … Read more
Photo: shoot out (fake images) It’s been over a year since I started using MacroFactor, an app that calculates my TDEE (Total Daily Energy Expenditure) in real time. It is a paid application, but as we noted when it came out, there are free tools that handle the same calculations. And whatever method you use … Read more
The fear that lifting weights makes you look ‘bulky’ or ‘too muscular’ is a common and misleading stereotype. But the misconception that weights are for men and cardio for women is slowly changing. “I started doing hybrid circuit training classes [that mix HIIT with strength training] at my gym, Sweat Society, and I started noticing … Read more
For decades, conventional wisdom said that cardio it was the best exercise by weightloss. Then strength training came into the spotlight as the must-have move to revive your metabolism and increase your resting metabolic rate. The key to achieving any fitness goal is to be consistent, and if weight loss is your goal, health experts … Read more
30 Minute Strength Training Workout with Jasmine Blocker | POPSUGAR FITNESS POP SUGAR Gym .