The most important reason to maintain proper form during exercise is injury prevention. In addition, proper form is the best way to get the most out of your time and your body. When we align the body properly, we optimize its power and its strength. Therefore, we work less and achieve more! Few things to consider: Think about what muscle or muscle groups...
Bench dips are a great place to start if you don't have the strength yet to do a parallel bar dip. If you're totally new to strength training, you may need to start off with your feet on the floor and your hands on the bench behind you. If you've got a good level of strength, you can elevate your feet on another...
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Are slow push-ups better than fast push-ups? Or is it the other way around?
11/02/2015 05:03:00 PM
The question that many ponder. Are slow push-ups better than fast push-ups? Or is it the other way around? The truth is neither is particularly better than the other. It depends on your workout and what your goals are. Fast push ups Fast push-ups are technically easier to do than slow push-ups, though they work on other aspects of your fitness. By quickly...
The push-up is a basic, entry level mass-builder that may get you as far as you want to go in terms of muscle size. For those interested in real size gain, variations on the push-up exercises can produce significant increases in mass and physical strength. Push-ups are simple to perform, and you can do them almost anywhere. To build muscle mass, you need...
Please do not compare me to a guy that is half my age with 16" arms :) That is not my fitness goal! My fitness goals are "Health" and "Lean Physique", definitely don't want to be hyooge! 99% of my workouts are using my own body weight (165lbs). Plus I don't take protein and muscle enhancement supplements. I eat real food :)...
After few days of non-stop eating in Hong Kong, it is time to get back in shape! Merdeka Day's weather was sunny and hot, perfect time for some serious outdoor workouts! I felt a little sluggish during the warm-up but my mind said to me, "Just Do It!" I felt much better after few sets of push-ups and mountain climbers :) Looking at...
A trip to Hong Kong is not complete without eating at Cha Chaan Teng. Cha Chaan Teng is a kind of local eatery in Hong Kong that serves comfort foods at affordable prices. Well...not so affordable anymore with our weak Ringgit exchange rate! I have tried many Cha Chaan Teng in Hong Kong over the past 25 years and without a doubt, Macau...
At 6:00am, I just finished my morning run along the Avenue of Stars. Enjoyed this spectacular view without any tourists around. ...
The only advice I have is "Never Underestimate Your Power To Transform Yourself." I never thought that I could perform Standing Ab Wheels Rollouts few months ago. Guess what? :) This is another great ABS and core workout that I like. Start with full plank position and move your knee to touch your elbow (same side or opposite side 'twist'). Engage your ABS...
Saturday morning's weather was perfect for outdoor workout! Today is my 5th workout days for this week :) After the usual warm-ups, I started with my favorite dumbbell swings & punches or aka striking workout with dumbbell(s) for speed and power. You can start these exercises with slow punches, uppercut and any movement that you like. It is fun and give it a...
If you’re serious about strength and fitness, you’re probably looking for new ways to challenge yourself. The fingertip pushup does just that, with an exercise made famous by fitness icons such as Jack LaLanne and Bruce Lee. Finger strength is obviously important in this exercise, but you also need powerful arms and a solid core to complete the move successfully. If you don't...
Gradually reducing your overall body fat percentage will eventually get rid of your belly fat. Simple? But how? First, you don't have to severely restrict your calories and starve yourself. Below is my typical diet. I practice calories deficit on weekdays and eat normal food on weekends (cheat days). There are many ways to control the calories intake but the following plan seems work best...
It's is not too late to buff up your arms and shoulders for tank tops! All you need is a IKEA recycle bag filled with bottled water! The following are few upper body exercises that you can perform with this 'homemade' weight :) Front Raises - This exercise is an isolation exercise which isolates shoulder flexion. It primarily works the anterior deltoid, with...
So you want to get in shape, but you have no gym membership. That's fine, screw gyms! Luckily, you can burn fat, build muscles, and get a great workout any where using just your body weight. Essentially, if you're trying to burn fat, spending hours doing cardio on a treadmill is a really crappy use of your time (my opinion). There are better...
