What are plyometric exercises?

What are plyometric exercises?

Plyometrics (or ‘plyo’ for short) is a form of training involving the use of an eccentric (muscle-stretching), an amortization (short rest) and a concentric (muscle-contracting) sequence of exercises which is often referred to as “jump training”. Strength training...
5 Reasons to Work Out with a Friend/Buddy

5 Reasons to Work Out with a Friend/Buddy

Working out alone can get lonely and cause you to lose motivation. As with other things, exercising with a friend can double the fun. According to experts, a particular percentage – around 40% – of participants who enroll in a fitness class drop it shortly after they...
Purpose of a Spotter in Weight Training

Purpose of a Spotter in Weight Training

When weight training, we often see that people don’t train alone. Instead, there are people who assist those who are bench pressing or lifting quite heavily. These people are called spotters. Like other sports and activities, spotters are those who help and support a...
Combining Meditation with Exercise

Combining Meditation with Exercise

Meditation is a training of the mind in the sense of awareness and gaining a new perspective. More than anything, meditation actually helps you focus your mind on your own attention and energy. This encourages mindfulness, the ability of our bodies to be present in a...
Primary Types of Fitness Activity Trackers

Primary Types of Fitness Activity Trackers

The world we live in has become increasingly inclined to getting on the right track to being healthy. With recent technological advances, it’s no surprise that the fitness tracker has gained instant sensation from health enthusiasts all around. Whether you’re at the...