Mediterranean Tuna Wrap S P M E P T S S P R C C M S L M A S K Ingredients 2 pieces lavash (freeze extras) 1 can (6 oz) water packed white tuna, drained 4 tbsp fat free dill vegetable dip (use leftover dip with leftover baby [...]
Spinach & Strawberry Smoothie V P M G W E P S F S P R C C M S L M A N S K I Ingredients Juice from 2 oranges 240g/8.5oz natural yoghurt 225g/8oz strawberries 470ml/16fl oz almond milk 45g/1.5oz spinach [...]
MUSCLES INVOLVED MAIN MUSCLES: pectoralis major (clavicular area), triceps, deltoids (anterior) SECONDARY MUSCLES: deltoids (medial), coracobrachialis, serratus anterior, subscapularis ANTAGONISTS: latissimus dorsi, biceps, deltoids (posterior) VARIATION: WITH DUMBELLS MUSCLES USED pectoralis major (clavicular area), triceps, deltoids (anterior) TECHNIQUE Set up the bench in the same position as described for the [...]
Muscles involved MAIN MUSCLES: pectoralis major, triceps, deltoids (anterior) SECONDARY MUSCLES: coracobrachialis, serratus anterior, subscapularis ANTAGONISTS: latissimus dorsi, biceps, deltoids (posterior) EXECUTION Lie flat on the bench and support your head and back with your hands. Position yourself so that the bar is directly above your eyes, with a [...]
Chest muscles can be categorised into two categories, namely: Muscles with insertion to the humurus Muscles without insertion to the humurus MUSCLES WITH INSERTION TO THE HUMURUS PECTORALIS MAJOR (anterior, superficial) Origin: clavicle (clavicular head: arising from the anterior surface of the sternal half); ribs and sternal membrane (sternocostal head: [...]
Although lack of time is the most common excuse used to give up training, or not even to start, in reality, the real reason so many people drop out is the discomfort caused by breaking the three laws of biomechanics. [...]
Always be polite and friendly when working out with your peers. This code of conduct summarizes certain rules of etiquette that gym-goers should observe. [...]
Most women can continue training until the later stages of pregnancy under medical supervision. -Always check with your doctor before starting or continuing any type of exercise, especially if you are pregnant. -Wait at least four weeks after delivery before returning to full activity, and be sure to discuss your [...]
Many athletes use the feeling of “burning” in their muscles to set the rhythm of their workouts without really knowing why. The cause of this feeling is that the metabolism of energy produces cellular oxidation, which releases hydrogen ions from the nutritional substrate due to the action of enzymes. The [...]
To getrid of some old myths, free weights do not help to gain more muscle mass than machines, and machines do not provide any additional benefits in terms of “form and definition.” Let us look at the pros and cons. • Safety: no difference.Some machines, such as “cable pulldowns” for [...]