Lifting Weights With a Hiatal Hernia

After being diagnosed with a hiatal hernia you will likely have been advised not to lift weights at the gym or engage in any heavy lifting. This is due to the risk of such activities causing the stomach to rise entirely into the chest cavity. This is considered to be a medical emergency. In this … Read more

What is a Functional Trainer Machine?

A Functional Trainer Machine uses adjustable pulleys and cables to provide a vast range of exercises across multiple planes of motion. They typically consist of twin pulleys attached to stacks of weights, fixed within a frame that often features a pull-up bar. On a typical functional trainer machine the height of the pulleys can be … Read more

MaxPro Fitness Review

[lwptoc] What Is The MaxPro Fitness? The MaxPro Fitness is a unique new cable fitness machine that has been designed to provide a full body workout, anywhere! It boasts adjustable resistance from 5 to 300 pounds – changed by dials on either end of the machine. Weighing in at 10 pounds, it truly is a … Read more

Say Goodbye to Skinny Legs: Build Massive Muscles with Kettlebells

It is possible to build big legs with kettlebells. However, it requires careful structuring of your workouts to ensure that you adequately stimulate each of the major muscle groups within the legs. You’ll also need a willingness to hit some high rep-counts to keep the volume high and compensate for the lack out outright weight … Read more

Why Do My Toes Hurt When I Work Out?

Chilblains are a painful condition which are experienced by many people – especially in the winter, by those living in cold, damp climates. They typically present as small inflamed areas on the skin of the toes and fingers. If you’ve suffered from them on your toes, you will know that it can make certain exercises excruciatingly painful. Despite the discomfort they can cause, the good news is that they are easily treated and generally heal within a few weeks.