I like to incorporate exercise moves like squats into my daily routine. This increases my total daily energy expenditure and makes the most of my time. I give a few suggestions in this week’s video, but there are literally endless ways to burn extra calories while going about your daily activities.
Read MoreYou might think 20 minutes isn’t enough time to really do something. But in the gym, 20 minutes is all you need for a quick shot upper body workout that will build muscle and burn fat. Let me show you how to get the most from your upper body workout, even if you only have a short window of time.
Read MoreOnce you get a feel for proper form, you’ll be able to maintain it even when you get fatigued on your third or fourth set. This will make sure that the muscle group you’re targeting gets sufficiently worn out to get benefits. If you don’t use proper form for chest press, your body will start to compensate when you get tired by using your shoulder muscles, and you will see less progress over time. I don’t know about you, but I want my workouts to count!
Read MoreThe best things about this full body workout routine are 1) it can be done in any gym (it just uses free weights), 2) it should only take about 30 minutes once you're warmed up, and 3) it can be adapted to any level--just choose your weights according to your ability!
Read MoreMost athletes spend just as much time recovering from their workouts as they do actually working out. Many of them have weekly visits with a a tissues masseuse who specializes in active release technique (ART) or a chiropractor. It helps their bodies handle the physical stress they are under.
You and I may not have an ART practitioner on retainer, but there are numerous things we can do after working out to improve our recovery.
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