Physical activities Articles

Is there a difference between mens and women's workouts? Many women worry that if they lift weights –traditionally a man's workout- that they will develop a manly body. Is this a valid argument?

Push-ups have been shunted aside by pressing variations and machines. But, the humble push-up can be a real strength builder even for experienced athletes - and for beginners, there's not much better. Find out how to build them into your training!

Overtraining is a word that’s commonly thrown around. You’ve probably heard it in the gym or read it in your bodybuilding magazines. But does it really exist? And if it does, what are the signs, symptoms and cures?

The gluteal muscles connect the spine to the pelvis and the legs. They're at the heart of every athletic or powerful move, from cleans to sprints to skating. Yet most of us have no clue how to train them directly. Here's how!

Protein supplementation is considered as a cornerstone of successful muscle building. Evidences in support of this viewpoint are, however, scarce and inconclusive.

The American swing is an adaptation of the kettlebell swing - it's a two-handed swing where the bell ends up overhead, resulting in greater range of motion. But it's the wrong range of motion, it's better to swing and snatch.

If you’re a serious athlete, or even just a hardened gym goer, chances are you’ve had a sports drink or two in your time. But are they necessary and do they even boost performance?

Exercise has so many benefits -- lower body weight, fat loss, less pressure on your joints and organs, reduced risk of osteoporosis, heart disease, diabetes and stroke. But it could also shield you from cancer for you to 20 years.

Handstands are something many of us remember from school. But they're also a great way to build some serious athletic ability, whether they're a support movement for your main weight training or a key component of a bodyweight training program.

An exercise that lets you build power and strength, that improves conditioning and mobility - the power clean is all that and more. It's a classic lift, simple enough to learn but surprisingly effective. Here's how to do it.