If you don't have a lot of time to devote to exercise, compound exercises are an efficient way to get the most out of your workout. Merriam-Webster defines "compound" as "something formed by a union ...
You've heard the phrase "simple, but effective." Compound exercises beg to differ. By getting more of your body working, compound movements give you more bang for your workout buck than isolation ...
So you’ve got yourself a gym membership or bought a set of home weights. Now what? With the sheer amount of confusing exercise advice out there, it can be hard to decide what to include in a weights ...
Mandy Hagstrom is affiliated with Sports Oracle, a company that delivers the IOC diploma in Strength and Conditioning. Anurag Pandit is currently on a Research Training Program scholarship for his PhD ...
I’d argue that we’ve fallen into a trap: overcomplicating our workouts. Drawn in by sparkly new exercises and social media trends, we’ve forgotten that the most effective workouts are actually just ...
When it comes to weight training, the volume of advice that is available can seem daunting. A good place to start is looking at the types of resistance training, the importance of muscle strength and ...
Dumbbells offer a versatile and accessible entry point to strength training, suitable for beginners and experienced individuals alike. Starting with lighter weights and focusing on proper form is ...