Cables vs Machines vs Free Weights
Using cables, machines, or free weights are all valid ways to build muscle and strength, but they’re not the same. Here’s how they differ and when to use each.
Fitness
Training Principles
Fitness
Training Principles
How Many Days Per Week Should I Workout?
- by Charley Rice
- October 22, 2022
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Exercising too frequently can increase your risk of injury and burnout. Not exercising enough will prevent you from reaching your goals. Here’s how to find the balance.
Training Principles
Workouts
No Excuses to Skip Leg Day | Calisthenic Leg Workouts to Know
- by Mark Philip Barnett
- October 22, 2022
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Training legs is key to any workout routine. Here are our recommendations for bodyweight exercises that will set your leg muscles on fire (in the best way, of course).
Wellness
Roadblocks That Can Hurt Your Health Journey
- by The Self-Himprovement Team
- October 22, 2022
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Wanting to be healthy is a shared goal that many have, but there are obstacles in everyone’s way. Here are some roadblocks that can hurt your health journey.
Tech and Productivity
Best Ways To Optimize Your Work Space for Productivity
- by The Self-Himprovement Team
- October 22, 2022
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It may surprise you that your surroundings can easily affect your behavior, but it’s true. Here are the best ways to optimize your work space for productivity.
Fitness
3 Ways To Avoid Hitting a Workout Plateau
- by Blake Reichenbach
- October 22, 2022
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As you focus more on your health and achieving fitness goals, you may worry about workout plateaus. Here are some ways to avoid hitting that plateau.
Fitness
Training Principles
Burning Calories with Calisthenics
- by Mark Philip Barnett
- October 22, 2022
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Bodyweight exercises can be a great way to make exercise part of your daily routine, but how effective are they at contributing to weight loss?
Wellness
It’s Not About When You Washed Your Sheets | What is Sleep Hygiene?
- by Charley Rice
- October 22, 2022
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Many people struggle to get a full night’s sleep or they wake up still feeling tired and groggy. This article goes over strategies for improving sleep quality.
Skincare
Whiteheads vs. Blackheads and What To Do About Them
- by The Self-Himprovement Team
- October 22, 2022
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Although blackheads and whiteheads are both annoying blemishes, they’re different. Read here to learn their differences and what to do about them.
Wellness
Why Old Mattresses Are Bad for Your Health
- by The Self-Himprovement Team
- October 22, 2022
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Your bed could be the source of all of your wellness problems. Old mattresses are bad for your health; don’t let them be why you don’t meet your goals.
Fitness
Training Principles
Should I Eat Before or After a Workout?
- by Blake Reichenbach
- October 22, 2022
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Eating before a workout can help your stamina, but over-exerting yourself after a large meal can make you nauseous. Working out on an empty stomach may improve fat burning, but you’ll fatigue quicker
Fitness
Training Principles
Calisthenics Training for Bigger Biceps
- by Blake Reichenbach
- October 22, 2022
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Biceps have a limited plane of motion and are generally trained via exercises like curls. Here are some calisthenic, or bodyweight workout, options to build your biceps.
Wellness
Tips for a Successful and Fun Fishing Trip
- by Blake Reichenbach
- October 22, 2022
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Make your next fishing trip your best with our helpful tips. We can’t guarantee the fish will bite, but we’ll help out with everything else!
Training Principles
Wellness
Should I Work Out While I’m Sore?
- by Blake Reichenbach
- October 22, 2022
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Exercise can leave you with sore muscles or inflammation. Whether or not you continue to exercise while sore depends upon the type and location of pain as well as the type of exercise you’re performing.
Confidence
Wellness
What Should Young Adults With Incontinence Do?
- by The Self-Himprovement Team
- October 22, 2022
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Having incontinence issues as a young adult can be challenging. Luckily, many options exist for managing incontinence in a more private manner.
Uncategorized
The Bodyweight Gym | Calisthenics, Equipment, and Maximizing Workouts
- by Mark Philip Barnett
- October 22, 2022
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Calisthenics is a form of exercise that relies on your bodyweight as the primary form of resistance. That said, you can often enhance calisthenics workouts with some simple (and often affordable) equipment.
Product Review
Style and Grooming
Reviewing MeUndies | Giving Them A Second Chance
- by Blake Reichenbach
- October 22, 2022
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MeUndies has taken the internet by storm and claims to make ridiculously comfortable underwear, but I didn’t love them my first time trying them out. How about the second?
Wellness
How To Emotionally Prepare for a Move Away From Family
- by The Self-Himprovement Team
- October 22, 2022
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It is becoming more common for people to move away from their families into different areas, unknown and alone. Here is how to emotionally prepare for the move.
Skincare
Style and Grooming
I Tried Curology for Two Months. It’s a Mixed Bag.
- by Blake Reichenbach
- October 22, 2022
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Influencers and ad campaigns have shoved Curology in my face for a few years now, and I finally broke down and gave it a try. There’s a lot I like about it, but it has a few downsides to be aware of.
Wellness
A Lot of Guys Don’t Take their Health Seriously Until 30. Here’s Why That’s A Great Time to Start.
- by Blake Reichenbach
- October 22, 2022
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Although exercise, weight loss, and muscle building are not the cure-all solutions for preventing the signs of aging, they can benefit certain aspects of the ways our bodies change beyond our thirties.
