Jumping jacks are a fantastic full-body exercise, which mainly work your cardiovascular fitness and burn calories. Furthermore, they require no equipment and help to improve balance and coordination. That being said, some people find that jumping jacks cause them pain or discomfort in the head. In this article I’d like to discuss why jumping jacks … Read more
Jumping jacks are a fantastic exercise for cardiovascular fitness, endurance, and coordination. However, when performing them should you land on your toes or your heels? In this article, I’d like to discuss both techniques, as well as recommending how you should actually land your jumping jacks. You should land on the balls of your feet … Read more
Jumping jacks and star jumps are both extremely popular exercises aimed at getting your heart rate up and burning calories. However, the names of these exercises are often used interchangeably. So, does this mean that they are in fact the same thing? Or are they completely different to each other, and if so, how? Jumping … Read more
According to various sources you would need to burn approximately 3,500 calories to lose one pound of fat. Therefore, most of us wish to know how many reps of certain exercises we would need to perform in order to burn 3,500 calories. So how many jumping jacks should you do to lose one pound of … Read more
Jumping jacks have been a popular exercise in military and fitness circles for many years now. They’re a great way to get your heart pumping and improve your cardiovascular fitness. That being said, just like any exercise, they can cause certain issues, such as knee pain. So, if jumping jacks are wrecking your knees, here’s … Read more
I love to perform jumping jacks as either a warm up or part of a cardio session. However, I know I’m not alone when I say that jumping jacks often hurt my stomach. Here’s the reasons why this occurs and what you can do about it. Jumping jacks require your core to stabilise in order … Read more
I guess I don’t need to tell you what an awesome exercise Bulgarian split squats (BSS) are. Also often referred to as rear-foot elevated split squats (RFESS). However, are they good enough to be the main lift in your workout? Essentially, are RFESS good enough to replace squats. Bulgarian split squats are a great choice … Read more
Bulgarian split squats must rate as one of the best lower-body exercises ever. They are essentially a squat, but also have many similarities to lunges. That being said, have you ever noticed that Bulgarian split squats are so much tougher than conventional squats and lunges? Don’t worry, I’m actually writing this article to make myself, … Read more
Personally, I prefer the Bulgarian split squat to the traditional barbell back squat. Once you’re able to load the movement with substantial weight you’ll see some pretty impressive lower body gains. Plus, it can help to prevent or correct muscle imbalances which may have occurred through years of “normal” squatting. But, one question always comes … Read more
I’ve spoken to many people over the years who complain of knee pain from Bulgarian split squats. However, a quick form check and shoring up posterior chain weaknesses will allow you to perform the movement pain-free. Bulgarians split squats will hurt your knees due to poor technique or certain muscle weaknesses. Allowing your front knee … Read more