Training Muscles articles

Lost 1 kg of fat and gained 1 kg of muscle in 1 month doing yoga

Learn how I lost 1 kg (2 pounds) of body fat and gained almost 1 kg of muscle in a time span of 1 month doing yoga and eating healthy.

Running and weight training – which is best for weight loss?

Running and weight training can both be used to lose weight. Learn why each is an effective form of exercise to lose weight and how you can determine for yourself whether you should weight train or run more.

Basic strength building workout routine

This article lists 13 exercises in a basic strength building workout routine that you can perform 3 times a week with high intensity to increase strength in the muscles of your entire body.

How to train the biceps femoris muscle

The biceps femoris muscle or hamstrings as they're better known, is a fairly large muscle covering the back of the upper leg. The biceps femoris muscle adds shape and curves to your legs. Learn how you can train the biceps femoris muscle.

Workouts to lose weight – cardio & muscle

Workouts to lose weight come in many forms, but just a few are very effective. Learn how to cut the boredom out of cardio and burn fat, and fire up your weight training to pack on muscle on your body, so that you can lose body fat fast.

Fastest way to lose weight by combining 3 strategies

Are you looking for the fastest way to lose weight? It's not as complicated as you may think. Neither does not involve spending money on diet pills. Just 3 very effective calorie burning strategies.

Combine weight training with running to accelerate fat loss

Learn how you can combine weight training with running to accelerate your fat loss and get into shape even faster.

Improve cardiovascular and muscle endurance to become physically fit

Learn what cardiovascular and muscle endurance are and what you can do to improve them.

Increase your BMR to burn more calories at rest

Your BMR can be your best friend in your battle against body fat, because it allows you to be lazy and still burn calories while you're resting. Learn how you can increase your BMR and burn more calories at rest.

How to build shoulder muscle using the best deltoid exercises and training techniques

The shoulder muscle assists in moving your arm forward, sideways, and backwards. It is an important supporting muscle group with a high level of endurance that requires a special type of training. Learn how you can build the muscles of your shoulders with the right exercises and techniques.

Using a pull chin-up bar and progressive overload training to increase lats strength

Learn how to correctly apply the progressive overload training principle to increase strength in large muscle groups, such as your Latissimus Dorsi (lats) by doing chin-ups either at home or at the gym using a pull chin up bar.

Weight training machines or free weights? What is best?

Learn what the benefits are of working out with free weights vs. using weight training machines, and which training method you should choose if you want thorough muscular development of the muscle groups on your body.

How to tell whether your normal resting heart rate is too high or low

Learn how you can detect the difference between a normal resting heart rate and an elevated heart rate, and use this information to determine whether you are overtrained, and adjust your weight training program or cardio training program accordingly.

How to group muscle groups for an effective workout

Learn how to combine muscle groups together in a workout to get the most out of your workouts when it comes to gaining muscle mass, strength, or muscle endurance.

Ripped abs: How to get a washboard stomach

Learn what the simple logic is behind getting ripped abs and why you should treat your abs like any other muscle on your body when it comes to getting a washboard stomach.

How best to combine muscles for weight training

Learn which muscles your body consists of and how you can combine them when weight training.

How many reps should you do to increase strength?

The amount of repetitions you do for any exercise has an effect on your fitness level and development. Learn how many reps you need to do when exercising to increase strength, build muscle, or increase endurance.

The 3 best muscle groups to train for increased strength

Learn which muscle groups are the best muscle groups to train to increase your strength fast and effectively.

Home fitness gyms – is it worth buying a Bowflex?

Learn why it might be worthwhile to invest in a home gym such as Bowflex and save not only money but also time.