Do you want to flatten your stomach by just doing bodyweight workouts? Add some plank exercises to your routine!
Plank exercises are one of the best to deal with a protruding belly while toning your arms and other muscles. However, there are many plank variations, and you need to know how to do planks to flatten your stomach fast and which are the most effective variations to try. Continue reading
Macros are the essentials to add on the extra surge of energy for bulking up. But have you decided what must be in your platter to get a muscular physique?
Well, it’s a myth that muscles only grow in the gym; your diet and macros intake play a significant role.
Getting informed about how to count macros for lean bulking will help you keep a perfect balance of calories and essential nutrients in your meal plans.
Both Macros and micros separately allow the body to grow and build muscle. In this discussion, we delve into the facts related to macros and how you can count them for better results. Continue reading
Fasting is the first thing to come to mind when someone is willing to lose weight. But what if I tell you fasting can increase your belly fat? Unbelievable right?
A protruding belly is unsightly and the home of many health risks. People try every other tip and trick to reduce their bulging abdomen. But not every method hits the bullseye, and one of them is fasting.
This method of getting back in shape sometimes backfires and leaves people with an increased belly instead.
Well, there are so many discussions about the right way to lose pot belly and the relationship between different types of fasting and visceral fat. And while most of us have accepted that fasting is a sure-shot trick to burn belly fat, the experts think otherwise.
If you have been fasting religiously to fit in your old clothes but couldn’t see any significant changes, this blog is for you. Here we’ll be discussing does fasting increase belly fat along with how you should fast to lose belly fat. Stay tuned to find answers. Continue reading
Muscle soreness often means intense physical activity that leaves you with acute tenderness as well as pain. This may make you question your dietary preferences and whether the ideal diet you’re having responds to this sensation. One question arises: should you eat more when your muscles are sore or what you are eating is just enough?
Well, technically, intake of too much food or calories without consuming it smartly is not gonna deliver the needed result. Most muscles get sore when you put too much pressure on them for a longer period of time. This is one of the reasons why you need one or two rest days in the gym.
If you complement these rest days with a proper diet, the recovery is supposed to be smooth. So, should you eat more when your muscles are sore or just follow your daily routine. In this discussion, we’ll disclose all the factors related to muscle soreness and the role of diet in it. Continue reading
While late nights are commonly linked to long-term health concerns, such as weight gain, recent discoveries suggest a potential connection between staying up late and weight loss.
In fact, staying up late to burn some extra calories sounds just like the perfect recipe. After all, more waking hours naturally means more physical movement than what you would have done if you were to fall asleep.
However, this idea of staying up late to lose weight is far newer when compared to other weight loss trends. Thus, first we need to scrutinize what the experts have got to say about the link between staying up late and calorie burn. Continue reading
Imagine taking supplements like mass gainers and still feeling hungry.
Do you find it relatable too? Well, a lot of weight watchers and beginner bodybuilders complain about feeling hungrier after taking mass gainer.
So, is it possible, or it is a made-up scenario? Mass gainers are supplements designed for bodybuilders having a tough time putting on muscle mass.
The mass gainer formula leads to an increase in daily calorie consumption essential to build muscles.
The supplement includes a balance of carbohydrates, proteins, and fats and also contains medium-chain triglycerides (MCT).
Then why do people feel an increase in appetite after taking Mass Gainer? Continue reading
Not everyone likes to go to the gym and lift weights. But there’s not a single person who wouldn’t like a ripped physique. It’s a popular belief that fat loss isn’t possible without exercising, which is not a complete truth.
Exercising does have benefits for the body, which can support fat loss. But to lose fat, you don’t necessarily have to join a gym and start lifting, especially if you are not an athlete or a hardcore bodybuilder. Some might suggest that just being on a calorie deficit can be enough to lose fat if done in the right way.
Now, here’s the thing!
While you might have heard of losing weight with diet alone, let me tell you losing fat is a different ballgame. You might find out that the scales tipping in your favor isn’t always fat loss. Some of that weight loss can also be muscle loss.
In this case, your body composition continues to get worse, even when you’re losing weight. Continue reading
Athletes and fitness freaks looking for a comparative analysis of bone broth protein vs whey isolate will find today’s blog informative.
Since both of them can deliver a good amount of protein, considering which among them is best will be a bit confusing.
Undoubtedly, both of them are animal-based proteins which is not recommended for people on a vegan diet.
However, considering a basic comparison of Bone Broth vs Whey Protein, we can say whey protein isolate can be a suitable option for vegetarian people who are okay with consuming dairy products.
Well, there are more aspects to both of these protein sources to find out the pros and cons of both.
Dig deeper to get a closer overview of both bone broth and whey protein and their own unique set of nutrients and potential health benefits. Continue reading
Health and weight loss might be more closely related than we care to admit!
Americans might not be aware of this nutrient-dense fruit. However, it is traditionally used for ages in South Africa for skin health, hair, and overall wellness.
The benefits of baobab fruit also include weight loss because of its ability to boost gut health, blood sugar levels, and digestion.
Since fresh Baobab fruits are not easily available to everyone, their naturally ripened dried pulp with a chalk-like texture is grounded and made into powder.
Sadly, not many are aware of how to use Baobab powder for weight loss other than the traditional way of mixing it with water.
But since Baobab can fulfill around 33% of our daily vitamin C requirement, it has a citrusy and sweet taste that’s worth exploring. Continue reading
Does L-arginine increase the size of muscles? Or is it just another hype?
The topic of “bodybuilding” is wrapped around a lot of controversies, fad diets, and rumors about supplements and what not.
The use of amino acids like L-arginine for improving muscular performance and gains has always fascinated heavy bulkers.
While we do have heard almost every gym freak talking about the importance of proteins in bodybuilding, would you trust L-Arginine for your bodybuilding dreams?
The following blog explores the answer to this question, as it not only talks about what L-Arginine can do for your body but also whether it’s a safe pick. Continue reading