Hey guys, In order to put on muscle, you have to be eating whole-foods in a calorie excess. The ideal rule of thumb to follow for muscle gain is to have a balanced high-protein diet. As a woman, in order to accelerate muscle building, you can also consume a high-fat diet as it enhances your…
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Beginner Fat Loss Cardio Ideas (Video)
Here is a short video of me explaining some of my favorite workouts for fat loss. As a rule of thumb, try to limit the total amount of cardio that you perform to 3-4 times a week so that you can progress with your strength training routine. I recommend trying any of these cardio routines…
Three Lower Body Exercise Variations (Video)
In today’s demonstration video, I demonstrate proper form of three lower body exercises and show different ways of performing them. Among these exercises are the squat, bridge and adductor. These exercises mainly target the gluteus muscle, the adductor and the hamstrings. The video is posted below: The variations in the demonstration are not technically difficult,…
Female Hypertrophy: Beginner FAQ
What is Hypertrophy? Hypertrophy describes the process of fat loss and muscle gain. Specifically, it describes the physical process of lifting weights that results in an improved appearance. What is the difference between hypertrophy and training for strength? Ideally, the two processes should complement each other rather than be seen as polar opposites. Hypertrophy consists…
How to Set and Achieve your Fitness Goals (Video)
I thought that I would address concerns about setting goals and objectives within the fitness domain. While exercise in Lebanon tends to have a rep as being purely a vanity thing, I thought that addressing the goal-setting part of fitness, you can start to see it as more nuanced and varied. My belief is that…
5 Minute Mobility Routine (Video Tutorial)
Hey guys. I created a 5 minute mobility routine that can be performed before your workout or simply to get movement during the day. Try this routine if you want to improve your squat depth, to relieve tight hips and lower back or simply just to improve flexibility and joint function. The routine consists of…
At Home Workout for Sculpted Arms
Hey guys, I was asked by a dear reader of mine to share an arms workout so I decided that today’s workout video would be a full arms workout that targets four parts of the arms. The four muscle parts that I chose to include are the biceps, shoulders, lats and triceps as they each…
Full-Body Foam-Rolling Routine (Video)
Foam rolling is a great way to release the muscle tension accumulated from intense weight lifting and running sessions. I recommend trying this routine at least once a week, give it a go and if you enjoy it, I hope that you can include it to part of your recovery. I demonstrate how to foam…
3 Common Lower Body Training Mistakes (And How Fix Them)
Mistake Number 1: Rounding your back during the deadlift. Unless you are training as a powerlifter, you can risk injury utilising a rounded back as opposed to a neutral spine. How to Fix It: Practice good form by maintain a neutral spine with a forward gaze. Another way to fix is it by focussing on…
Follow-Along Lower Body Circuit (Muscle Endurance)
I have created an at home video workout designed to be done by all levels. The circuit is displayed in a video below. Displayed is a lower-body workout that targets the entire legs: the hamstrings, the quadriceps, calves and the gluteal muscles. The following exercises are suitable for beginners and can be done without any…
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