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Beginner Gym Ring Exercises While gymnastics rings may appear quite daunting, they can be used by beginners and those who have never used gymnastics rings before. In this article, I will lay out a complete gym ring workout for beginners. I’ll show you how to do the exercises, how many sets and reps to perform and how long to rest between sets. In short, I’ll provide you with everything you need to get up and going with your gym ring workout.

How to Use Resistance Bands for Injury Recovery Coming back from an injury can be a slow, frustrating experience. A key to getting back to your pre-injury condition is to select the right rehab tool. Resistance bands have proven to be an excellent choice due to their safety, versatility and scalability. In this article, I’ll guide you through the use of resistance bands as a means of injury recovery.

HIIT vs Strength Training We’ve only got a limited amount of time to work out. That means that we need to make choices about how we train. In recent years, high intensity interval training (HIIT) has become very popular. In fact, many people do a weight based HIIT program to cover both their fat loss and strength gaining needs. But, HIIT with weights is not the same thing as strength training. In this article, I’ll lay out the differences and show you how to get the best from both workout methods.

The most important factor in getting a skipping rope that is right for you, is sizing. If you get a rope that is either too short or too long, you are going to end up frustrated. You’ll end up learning to do the exercise improperly or simply give up completely after whacking your shins too many times. In this article, I’ll show you how to size your skipping rope properly. 

Skipping for Weight Loss When it comes to weight loss, skipping is one of the best forms of cardio exercise you can do. It burns around 800-1000 calories an hour, making it better than running on a treadmill, using an elliptical or jumping on a rowing machine. To get the most benefit from skipping for weight loss, however, you’ve got to do it the right way. In this article, I’ll reveal a half dozen hacks to make your skipping for weight loss workouts as productive as humanly possible.

Top 10 Awesome Skipping Rope Benefits People are constantly looking for new and better ways to get in top shape. They join gyms, clock up their credit card on Infomercial gadgets and sign up to fitness classes, often with little success. But, what if the most effective workout tool to burn calories, supercharge your cardio fitness and work the muscles of your body has been at your fingertips the whole time? Well, it has - it’s called the Skipping Rope! 

There’s a reason why athletes spend hours stretching before a workout. Because it may prevent injury and help assist with pain management.  Did you also know stretching plays a vital role in muscle and bone health and helps support better posture as well? Whether you’ve suddenly found yourself working from home, unable to attend your regular fitness classes due to lockdown, or spend long hours at the computer, increasing your strength and fitness through the simple act of stretching will have a positive impact on your body, leaving you feeling healthier and happier.