The best way to remember what makes up the posterior chain is to think about all the muscles on the backside of your body.This group of muscles include the: glutes, hamstrings, calves, erector spinae, lats, traps and posterior deltoid muscles. …

What two leg exercises would you choose to add to your strength training routine at the gym? It will depend on individual goals and what’s available in terms of exercise equipment. With all things being equal, one way to determine what the best leg exercises are is through research. More…

It’s easy to stop going to the gym but so much harder to get back into it if you’ve had a long break. Maybe you’re on your way to recovering from an injury, maybe you’ve just come back from a holiday (lucky you!), or maybe you lost your way for…

I’m sure you’ve heard your share of various health and fitness tips from family, friends, or your trainer. There are many floating around that are useful while on the flip side many of them are not. …

It can be easy to ditch the gym and say you’ll workout at home. But it’s another thing to actually put in the effort and stay consistent with a home exercise routine. …

Having a strong core will translate well in terms of better posture and how you move in a given workout. As the body learns to move better through a given movement pattern, the ability to perform that strength training exercise will also improve. A fun and challenging way to strengthen…

Nothing beats a good barbell or dumbbell exercise. There are times, however, when the gym is crowded or you don’t have access. Machine-based exercises can more than do the trick. In addition, when traveling, most hotels have machines in their fitness space and not as much free weights because of…

The following article will look at four variations of the glute bridge and hip thrust exercises, which are ideal for building strong, shapely glutes. We will start with the bodyweight exercise typically known as a glute bridge and progress to weighted versions of the hip thrust exercise. Try Glute Bridge Before Hip Thrust Before attempting a…

What is the best position for your body when dealing with hip and/or back pain? One such position is known as static back. Many physical therapists would agree, this is an easy position to get into that often leads to reduced pain and discomfort. One of the great things with…