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9.1k  Views Burpees are one of those exercises that everybody loves to hate, but they offer so many benefits that their popularity is spreading regardless of how hard they may feel when you do them. You’ll encounter burpees everywhere from HIIT workouts to boot camps to CrossFit, and for good reason. They’re one of the most efficient, functional exercises you can do. LEARN HOW TO DO JUMPING JACKS So, burpees are really  effective , and good to do anywhere, anytime. But how do we really do a perfect burpee? Well, here we go (see video below) – Stand with your feet hip width apart and your arms down by your side – Lower into a squat position with your hands flat on the floor in front of you – Kick your legs backwards into a press up position and lower your chest to the floor – Push your chest back up to the press up position thrust both feet forward so you are back in the squat position – Jump up and raise both hands over your head LEARN ALSO HO...

Maybe you’ve heard about Interval Training, but you don’t know exactly what it means or how to do it properly. Find out why it is so important and how can you maximize the benefits! Interval Training can help you achieve your goals faster, increasing your metabolism. It is based on alternating periods of high- and low-intensity activity and helps you burn more calories than a usual workout. This type of training also helps you manage many risk factors of diseases like diabetes, obesity and cardiovascular diseases. READ ALSO: WHY DO YOU NEED A PERSONAL TRAINER Many of you may think that the intense portions of the workout are the most important, but studies show that the rest period has also many benefits. When you’re working hard and fast, the chemical composition of your muscles changes and this gives you endurance and increases your metabolism. Your body burns more fat, your heart is more powerful and you push yourself to the limit. When it comes the ti...

These five exercises are more effective in shaping your body than running! You can have a healthy and amazing body just ready for the summer, and the best part is that you don’t need to be running or jogging. HERE ARE FIVE EXERCISES BETTER THAN RUNNING: What, you don’t believe me? Yes, trust me on this. There are so many exercises that you can adopt, that will help you get your body toned and in great shape in no time, just ready for the summer!  I will show you 5 exercises just perfect for you, so if you are not to keen to running or jogging, you might want to stick around for a while. SEE ALSO: WHY INTERVAL TRAINING IS SO IMPORTANT FOR YOU The magical FIVE: 1. Mountain Climbing Yeah! Mountain climbing will engage your entire body. From your brain to your limbs you will really give your whole body a work out. You will increase blood circulation and will really tone up your core, arms and leg muscles. 2. Jump Rope Exercises If you wa...

How to Drop Excess Water Weight Fast Here are 5 way to drop excess water weight in just a few days. Follow these steps and you won’t be carrying around more weight than you should be! When you’re stuggling with some extra kilos it can be really frustrating to hear statements like “you’re retaining water” or “it isn’t actually fat, it’s water”, but both of these can be true. Water retention is a major reason for not being able to drop those kilos. Your body is made of 55% to 75% water, so your weight can fluctuate based on this. Water weight is caused by a buildup of fluid in some body tissues, between your cells. There are many reasons why this could possibly happen, but usually it’s all about eating too much salt or too much carbs. Every 1 gram of carbohydrate requires 3-4 grams of water to process and store it, so you can imagine what happens when you eat a large quantity of carbs daily. Here are 5 tips to help you get rid of excess water weight: SEE A...

All those who would like to lose a few pounds and tone their body need to know that the endless hours of cardio or on the treadmill cannot satisfy your goals as it will only help you be a smaller version of your previous fat self. Instead, you should try resistance training and improve your endurance and strength and look much better naked! A recent study examined the effects of resistance exercise on the metabolic constraints of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. The 53 patients were divided into 2 groups: the first one performed pushups and squats 3 times per week for 12 weeks, while the control group did not do any resistance exercise. READ:  5 cardio myths DEBUNKED After 12 weeks, the effects were compared. In the exercise group, people greatly raised the fat-free and muscle mass and lowered the levels of iron, insulin, and fatty liver. Therefore, resistance exercises improve the characteristics of metabolic syndrome in the case of a non-alcoholic fatty liver dise...

You just started your fitness journey and you are hearing all of these crazy things about cardio training? If you wanna know the truth about the most common myths read below! 1. If you do cardio on an empty stomach you will burn more fat.  It’s actually very important to have a healthy meal before your cardio session. Your muscles can’t perform at their highest without resources, so on an empty stomach your body will turn to the carb and fat fragments in your bloodstream and will not consume the fat stored in your fat cells. This can lead to low hydration and high GI (glycemic index). READ ALSO: HOME CARDIO WORKOUT – 55 REPS 2. You need to split up cardio and strenght.  If you are planning to have a very intense cardio session it might be ok to perform it separate from your strenght workout, but there are times when fusing both can be efficient and effective. Your metabolism will be on fire if you combine these two types of training. ...