Tag: fitness

How To Track Your Workout Progress

How To Track Your Workout Progress

To track your workout progress is very helpful, no matter if you are a beginner or an advanced trainee, as it will aid you in finding out if what you do is bringing you forward. Here is what method doesn’t work and how to do it right.

Beta-Alanine, A New Ergogenic Aid?

Beta-Alanine, A New Ergogenic Aid?

Beta-Alanine, the amino acid that supposedly is the “next creatine” is making huge waves in fitness and bodybuilding circles. Are the high hopes warranted? Current scientific reviews might dampen the enthusiasm a bit.

A Bodybuilder’s Perspective On Popular Programs – Heavy Duty, Part II

A Bodybuilder’s Perspective On Popular Programs – Heavy Duty, Part II

In the first part of the article, we gave an intro to Mike Mentzer’s Heavy Duty training system, and debunked training to failure, alongside the lack of necessity and possible shortcomings of shock techniques. Let’s tackle two more HD crowd concepts: training with just one set and how much value someone’s word has in the […]

How To Breathe When Working Out

How To Breathe When Working Out

The topic of how to breathe when working out is a bit controversial: inhale or exhale when you lift the weight? Should you actually hold your breath? Or take short puffs? Here are the most important pointers about breathing and exercising.

How To Discipline Yourself Into Working Out

How To Discipline Yourself Into Working Out

Is that little evil voice in your head getting the better of you when you want to work out? No need to whip yourself over it. Self-discipline to overcome this procrastination can be learned in small, easy steps. Here is how.