DIY Plyo Box: Build Two for $40

Plyo boxes are a fantastic tool to improve your vertical jump by building explosive power and strength in your legs. If you workout at a CrossFit gym, the plyo boxes are typically narrower at the top and have a wider base, and this helps you to avoid scraping your shins along the top edge. This …

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Crossfit Terms and Jargon

What did you notice the first time you walked into a CrossFit gym? For me, it was the wall-to-wall white boards filled with names, times, goals, workouts, etc. But most of it was the unending list of jargon and acronyms. To help make sense of this unique language you may encounter if you workout at a CrossFit gym, …

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Orthostatic Heart Rate: A Simple Training Tool

This difference between your heart rate when you are seated (or lying)  and your standing heart rate is called you orthostatic heart rate. Have you ever stood up too quickly from a seated position and felt dizzy or lightheaded?  The reason is because your blood pressure drops due to gravity – your blood is pooling in …

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Spin Bike vs Exercise Bike

Row of spin bikes in a gym

Spin bikes and exercise bikes, they look the same and you even see them both at the gym. Does riding one over the other matter? While they may both look the same, they also have their differences. In this article, we’ll tackle the spin bike vs exercise debate and provide you with information on what …

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Rowing Machine vs Elliptical

People using an elliptical at a gym

If you want to kickstart your aerobic capacity by doing cardiovascular exercises, you might have heard of the rowing machine and elliptical. While both give you the cardiovascular workout you want, which one works better? In this article, we’ll tackle the battle of the rowing machine vs elliptical to see which one fits your needs.  …

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Rowing Machine vs Treadmill

Treadmills, rowing machines, and other equipments in a gym

In the battle of the rowing machine vs treadmill, you should think about which one can help you burn calories faster or better for muscle buildup. To ensure you can use both machines the right way, we’re listing all the facts you need to know: the basics, similarities, differences, and benefits. Rowing Machine vs Treadmill: …

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Calisthenics vs CrossFit

Woman doing calisthenics outdoors

If you want to start into a healthy lifestyle, you might have heard about calisthenics and CrossFit as your options. A lot of people have difficulty choosing between the two and we’re here to help. In this article, we’ll discuss the difference between calisthenics vs CrossFit. Calisthenics vs CrossFit While calisthenics and CrossFit may have …

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Best Way to Lift Dumbbells for Biceps

Woman lifting a dumbbell on her chest level

When you talk about bodybuilding, you usually associate it with biceps. Biceps respond to your training very quickly. That’s why a lot of people start with biceps in bodybuilding. However, a lot of people approach building biceps incorrectly by just lifting heavier weights. Here’s the best way to lift dumbbells for biceps.  Best Way to …

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Are Dumbbell Flys Good?

Woman performing dumbbell flys

Dumbbell chest flys or make good work with your upper body and help strengthen your chest and shoulders. While you can do a lot of dumbbell exercises with your dumbbells, a lot of people incorporate dumbbell flys in their workout routine. With all its popularity, are dumbbell flys good? Are Dumbbell Flys Good?  Yes, dumbbell …

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How to Get Pre Workout Out of Your System

Woman trying to get her pre workout supplements out of her system by drinking water

Pre-workout supplements make you feel energized and motivated to do some workouts. However, they also affect your natural circadian rhythm. This affects your sleeping pattern and lifestyle. You should know how to get pre-workout out of your system for the short and long term. How to Get Pre Workout Out of Your System  You have …

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