Tag: fitness

The most probable reason you’re not packing on muscle

A lot of us have been here before. You’re going to the gym 4-5 times a week, eating good and getting adequate sleep. However, the gains are still hard to come by. There are a few reasons why you may not be packing on muscle as you expect. Those reasons are as many as the […]

Simple ways to stay fit if you’re super busy

Being fit and healthy is something that shouldn’t be compromised on. Due to tight schedules and the tiring hustles and bustles of the day, not everyone has the time to go in the gym everyday and put in two hours of hard work, but that’s not an excuse to live an unhealthy lifestyle. This article […]

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HOW TO GAIN WEIGHT IN A HEALTHY WAY

“and what about those that need to add weight?” Those were the words of a former schoolmate of mine after seeing my tweet about how to achieve weight loss for the umpteenth time. I have written articles on how to lose weight, how to stay committed to your weight loss plans and other related topics. […]

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Why it is Difficult for You to Put in The Work Required to Get in Shape

I THINK everyone wants to be in shape. However, for some reason(s), some people can’t make themselves put in the work. Instead of overcoming the inhibitions, many hold on to these ‘good’ excuses to hold themselves back from making the changes that they truly want, and in some cases, need. Some are even oblivious of […]

How the Most Depressing Truth About Bodybuilding May Also Be the Most Rewarding

At every chance I get, I talk about how consistency is the most important ingredient of bodybuilding. This is because just like most good things, transforming your body to what you would consider ‘impressive’ takes time and a reasonable level of commitment. Bodybuilding is a never-ending process that requires a high level of consistency, and […]

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How To Overcome Your Lack of motivation To Work Out

Recently, I tweeted my bemusement at the fact that a lot of people don’t train despite the immense benefits that they stand to gain from it, and unsurprisingly, I had some reactions. From these reactions, I was able to identify one key factor preventing people from training for their dream bodies. This reason is ‘lack […]

Burpees- Benefits and How to Perform Them

The burpee is a full body body-weight exercise. Burpee was created by American physiologist Royal H. Burpee who used it as part of his Ph.D. thesis. It was to serve as a quick way to assess fitness, especially agility, coordination and strength. Burpees are a great way to warm up before actual training. They also […]

How to Complete 210 Push Ups in 10 Mins

Push-ups are one of the most effective body-weight exercises for a BODYBUILDER. They employ movements that make them very effective for building bigger triceps and chest. They also can be done anywhere and without any equipment. Personally, they’re my favorite body-weight exercise – maybe that’s because they’re what I started out doing. Like all bodybuilding […]

Why are Athletes Going Vegan?

Just in case you didn’t know, being a vegan means restricting one’s diet to plant products only. This is a bit different from being a vegetarian which just entails avoiding meat. A vegan is a strict vegetarian who consumes no food that comes from animals like milk, cheese etc. It’s not news that many athletes […]