Have you noticed that the hand weights that used to challenge you and leave you pleasantly sore after a session are feeling a little underwhelming? If yes, it may be time to increase your weight. Different goals for men and women My male clients, for the most part, greet this suggestion with open arms. Women on […]
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Strength Showdown: Push-up Vs. Bench Press
Which of these two classic upper-body pushes deserves to be the centerpiece of your program? The answer might surprise you! Learn more Start an at-home fitness program with HomeBodyFit
I don’t diet,” says Jennifer Lawrence
Jennifer Lawrence has the right idea about dieting. “I don’t diet,” she tells Glamour Magazine. “I do exercise! But I don’t diet. You can’t work when you’re hungry, you know?” We agree! And kudos to Lawrence for speaking out against dieting. At HomeBodyFit we promote a healthy lifestyle and not fad or crash diets. Our clients […]
Avoid these 5 weight loss pitfalls
by Alex Carneiro, BodyBuiliding.com Dropping body fat isn’t as easy as just working out and eating right. Misinformation can quickly lead to slip-ups and pitfalls. Avoid them with these five tips! 1. DIETING IN FITS AND SPURTS Dieting: Let’s briefly analyze the concept itself. Most people jump on the dieting bandwagon with a specific timeframe and […]
Halloween Protein Treats
By Dr. Sara Solomon, BSc. PT, DMD, BodyBuilding.com These five healthy protein treats can replace the usual sugar-filled Halloween tricks. They look and taste great, and are built with muscle-making protein! See all five recipes Learn more about HomeBodyFit’s fitness and nutrition programs [useful_banner_manager banners=1 count=1]
Spice up your plank with this exercise
1. Start in the plank position on the floor with your arms bent at a comfortable. 2. Raise one foot off of the ground, rotating the leg and bringing the knee towards your elbow – aim to reach your elbow. 3. Return your leg to the starting plank position and repeat on the opposite side. Benefits: Strong sore Toned abdominal muscles, […]
What is Functional Fitness?
At HomeBodyFit, we love functional fitness, otherwise known as training your body to handle real-life activities in real-life positions. For example, our training programs are not confined to lifting weight in an idealized posture conceived by a gym machine. Conventional weight-training (which is great and should be a part of of your fitness routine) isolates muscle groups, but functional fitness routines […]
How to enjoy dessert…guilt-free! And other healthy eating tips from HomeBodyFit
Here are three tips for healthy eating and better balance How to enjoy dessert…guilt-free! The goal at HomeBodyFit is to help our clients achieve better balance in their lives. We assist clients with incorporating the optimum amount of exercise into their their week; followed by plenty of rest for recover and muscle repair and healthy eating habits. But what’s […]
Still not having a protein supplement after your workout? Here is a one-minute video guide to Whey Protein Isolate
“After intense training whey isolate’s fast digestion helps helps speed recovery and increase the potential for lean muscle growth” Jamie Eason, Fitness Expert Our clients are continuously asking us about protein supplements and we’re big fans of Whey Protein Isolate. Not familiar with this supplement? Here is a quick, one-minute introduction. Watch now!
Remember chin-ups from gym class? Work your back and biceps at-home with a chin-up bar!
Chin-ups (or Pull-ups) are an excellent body weight exercise you can do at home with a chin-up bar…or head to your local park and use the monkey bars. Combine them with push-ups and you have a balanced, major-muscle groups circuit and a solid cardiovascular workout. How to do Chin-ups and Pull-ups Chin-ups Face the bar and grab it with your palms facing you, […]