Fitness has always been important to me, both for my physical and mental health. On the days where I can’t at least fit in some cardio, I always feel incomplete, like I’m missing something important! Finding time for physical activity is essential, and so is creating a healthy balance in your life. And the reality is, sometimes life gets so hectic that it’s hard to make time for all of the things we really should be…
Meal replacement powders have finally gone mainstream. By mainstream, I mean that you can actually see real people use these instead of buying a takeaway meal. For the longest time, the only people who used meal replacement powders were athletes who were looking to bump their calorie intake, or meet their specific macro nutrient counts. The sudden surge in popularity can also be credited partly to more options. Unlike fifteen years ago when there was just a…
Thinking of getting an exercise bike for your apartment or home gym but want it to actually comfortable? You know a bike that doesn’t make you feel like you are sitting on a bag of rocks but rather somewhat comfy so that you can actually exercise without back problems lol. It’s got to be great at saving space, easily movable, and still strong enough to get the job done. In that case, a foldable exercise…
There’s been a very interesting development in the fitness industry in the past decade. Competition in the fitness equipment marketplace heated up with the arrival of newer brands armed with their Chinese-made machines at throwaway prices. The bigger brands had to immediately adapt to this change by offering better value to the customer. So, they started to offer bundled deals with digital fitness apps to entice the customer into buying. This did two things.It eliminated one of the…
Why this matters Diets normally need structure, but that structure should never include guilt about what you eat or avoidance of the inherent pleasure of food. [Read time: 10-15 minutes] I came across this research paper the other day and found this statement to be quite powerful. “Attitudes to Food and the Role of Food in Life in the USA, Japan, Flemish Belgium and France: Possible Implications for the Diet – Health Debate” says: So…
NOVEMBER 6, 2017 BY FITNESSBADDIE A dear friend asked for advice, and this is what I sent her. I get asked this question a lot, and it is a deceptively complicated question to answer, yet the most common one I am asked. One-liners like “Abs are made in the kitchen” or “You can’t spot reduce belly fat” are unhelpful, and while those one-liners contain bits of truth, they nevertheless do not enable someone to evaluate…
Many people want to build bigger quads and for valid reasons. The quadriceps or quadsare one of the largest muscle groups. The quads are located on the front of the thigh and are composed of four muscles (rectus femoris, vastus lateralis, vastus medialis, and vastus intermedius). Reasons to Develop Bigger QuadsThere are numerous benefits associated with bigger quads. Lower Body Health & AthleticismThe quadriceps are knee extensors and hip flexors. They, also, help to stabilize…
Our body weight is constantly changing, thanks to such factors as gender, genetics, and age, which can be beyond our ability to do a damn thing about. However, with the right lifestyle, exercise, and a responsible diet, you can still keep your weight in check.Granted, it’s still possible to wake up to a higher number on the scale than the night or morning before. I know, this can be as annoying as it is confusing,…
I’ve been meaning to jump on the “garage Gym” craze for a while now, and this year I finally got around to it… With a twist. I don’t know about you, but I like parking my car inside, that’s why I moved into a place with a garage in the first place. This posed a problem, I wanted to set up my own home gym, but I wanted to keep my garage clutter free. I wanted…
I know the exact thing that popped up in your mind just now. Olympic Barbells cannot be cheap. This guy’s probably lost his marbles. Sorry to disappoint. But there are tons of cheap Olympic barbells. This one right here is the one I got and not only is it pretty dang good, it’s extremely affordable. I am not talking about poorly made gimcracks that begin to bend or warp either, mind you. I am talking about good…