As the old memes will tell you, leg day is important. But equally important are post-leg day stretches, as they’ll help your muscles recover. So, here are the top 6 stretches to do after leg day, as well as some other tips to help you make the most of your workouts.   Why stretch after a workout?  First, stretching makes...

Bicep curls are a staple exercise in any arm or upper body routine. They help build strong, toned arms, let you perform everyday tasks like lifting grocery bags more easily, and even create a stronger support network for the wrist and elbow. Here’s how to do them right for the best results.   How to do bicep curls Sit on...

Jumping lunges is a quick, intense lunge variant that puts your cardio, balance, and coordination to the test. Add this exercise to a cardio workout to strengthen the legs, hip flexors, claves and glutes and get the blood pumping.   How to do jumping lunges Stand in an area with enough legroom and a non-slippery surface.  Place your right foot...

Do you jog? Play tennis? Hike? Mountain bike? Sports compression socks may not turn you into a pro athlete, but many pro athletes and sports enthusiasts alike wear them for a reason. From reducing muscle fatigue to improving proprioception, here’s how a pair of sports compression socks can help you in your chosen sport.   Why you should wear sports compression...

Hand step-ups split is a great exercise for the rotator cuff, which moves and stabilises the shoulder joint. You can add it to an upper-body strengthening routine or perform it as part of your rehabilitation following shoulder injury or surgery.   How to do hand step-ups:  Begin this exercise in the push-up position with your hands on either side of...

Are you recovering from a knee injury or surgery? It’s essential to do rehabilitative exercises that help improve your stability and strength to help prevent further damage and assist the recovery process. One exercise to add to your routine is the arabesque. Here are its benefits and how to do it right.   Benefits of the arabesque  The arabesque exercise...

The benefits of slide to a lunge Sliding lunges are more challenging for the quads, glutes, and core. They are also more targeted to the front leg, as the slippery surface makes it very difficult to fall back on the habit of distributing some of the strain to your back leg.   How to slide to a lunge For this...

Walking lunges are a more challenging variant of the static lunge. They require more balance and coordination, so they engage more of the core and are great for functional training. You can add them to your warm-up, add some weights for a strengthening routine, or (if your doctor allows) include them in a knee rehabilitation exercise routine.   How to...