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Exercise | Lifestyle

Help! I’m Scared of Going to the Gym!

ByRinaldo Ramkissoon October 6, 2021October 13, 2021

We’ve all been there. We want to change our lives around, start exercising and get that lean, healthy body we’ve always wanted but there’s a major obstacle in the way – We’re scared of going…

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Diet | Exercise | Lifestyle

How Long will it take to Lose a Stone of Bodyweight?

ByRinaldo Ramkissoon September 7, 2021September 29, 2021

So you’ve decided that it’s time to lose some weight and you’ve been wondering how long will it take to lose a stone of bodyweight. It’s important to set realistic expectations with your weight loss…

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Diet | Exercise | Lifestyle

Fat Loss Made Simple – A Beginner’s Guide

ByRinaldo Ramkissoon August 25, 2021August 27, 2021

The journey to your dream body is a rough one, especially if you don’t have the proper guidance. Often times, the information we get on weight loss is complicated and it’s difficult to know what…

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How to Calculate your Calorie Deficit for Weight Loss
Diet | Exercise | Lifestyle

How to Calculate your Calorie Deficit for Weight Loss

ByRinaldo Ramkissoon August 23, 2021October 13, 2021

So you’ve set your goals on losing weight and you’re trying to get your diet in order. You’ve made the first step by checking out your calories but all of the online calculators just leave…

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Master the One Arm Pushup with 9 Progressions

ByRinaldo Ramkissoon August 13, 2021August 27, 2021

The one arm pushup is by far one of the most brutal exercises out there. It’s a true test of strength to be able to perform, so when you see someone doing them, you know…

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Plyometric Pushups Guide – Benefits, Variations, Tips
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Plyometric Pushups Guide – Benefits, Variations, Tips

ByRinaldo Ramkissoon August 12, 2021August 27, 2021

You’ve probably seen videos of guys doing almost impossible acrobatic movements while they are doing pushups. These are plyometric pushups. and although you’ve probably only seen advanced variations, you can use them in your workouts…

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Pike Pushups Guide- Benefits, Tips, Variations

ByRinaldo Ramkissoon August 11, 2021August 27, 2021

So you’ve been looking for a great way to workout shoulders at home without any equipment, and you happened to have stumbled upon the pike pushup. What are they? What do they do? Here’s everything…

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Wide Pushups Guide- How to, Benefits, Tips

ByRinaldo Ramkissoon August 11, 2021August 27, 2021

The wide pushup is one of the easiest pushup variations you can do in your workouts, but all of the information we hear about it is that it’s just a chest exercise. So what exactly…

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Diamond Pushups Guide- Benefits, Tips, Variations

ByRinaldo Ramkissoon August 11, 2021September 2, 2021

Pushups are probably the most well known upper body exercise. There are tons of variations, each with tons of benefits. You’ve probably heard of diamond or triangle push ups before, but what can this push…

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Decline Pushups Guide – Benefits, Variations, Tips

ByRinaldo Ramkissoon August 10, 2021September 2, 2021

The pushup is one of the most versatile bodyweight exercise, with tons of variations you can do. All of these variations have their own unique benefits. So what can decline push ups do for you?…

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Incline Pushups Guide – Benefits, Variations, Tips
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Incline Pushups Guide – Benefits, Variations, Tips

ByRinaldo Ramkissoon August 10, 2021September 2, 2021

The pushup is one of the most popular bodyweight exercises, with hundreds of variations. Each variation has it’s own unique benefits and can fit into your workout program in some way. You’ve probably heard of…

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Can you get Ripped from doing Pushups?

ByRinaldo Ramkissoon August 10, 2021August 27, 2021

The pushup is by far the most popular bodyweight exercise you can do, but can you get ripped from doing pushups? You can, and here’s how. What does it mean to be Ripped? Before we…

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Incline vs Decline Pushups – Which is Best?

ByRinaldo Ramkissoon August 10, 2021August 27, 2021

The pushup is the most popular of all bodyweight exercises, and has tons of variations, each with its own benefits. By simply adjusting the position of your body you can change the exercise entirely. So…

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Best Chest Workout at Home Without Equipment

ByRinaldo Ramkissoon August 9, 2021August 27, 2021

So you’re stuck at home and can’t make it to the gym. Don’t worry, you don’t need all of those heavy weights and fancy machines to build the pecs of your dreams. Try this no…

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Pushups for Shoulders – 7 Variations for Bigger Delts

ByRinaldo Ramkissoon August 6, 2021August 27, 2021

So you can’t make it in the gym today. You don’t need all of those heavy weights and fancy machines to get the defined shoulders that you want. You can get those boulder shoulders with…

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Pushups for Arms – 8 Variations for Bigger Arms

ByRinaldo Ramkissoon August 6, 2021August 27, 2021

So you can’t make it to the gym and you can feel your arms getting smaller by the minute. You don’t need all those heavy barbell curls to build your arms. All you need is…

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How to do Your First Pushup for Beginners

ByRinaldo Ramkissoon August 6, 2021September 2, 2021

The pushup is one of the most effective exercises you can do. No other bodyweight exercise can stimulate as much muscle growth and improve your cardiovascular health at the same time. It deserves a place…

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Pushup Bar vs Regular Pushup: Should I Use Them?

ByRinaldo Ramkissoon August 5, 2021August 27, 2021

You’ve probably heard of a pushup bar or pushup grip before and you’ve probably wondered what all the hype was about. What are they? How can you use them to reach your fitness goals? Are…

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5 Pushup Variations for Upper Chest
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Pushups for Upper Chest – 5 Variations to Target

ByRinaldo Ramkissoon August 5, 2021August 27, 2021

A great upper chest really brings your entire physique together because it makes your shoulders pop and your chest look bigger. Lucky for you, you can develop your upper chest pretty well using nothing but…

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How to Do More Pushups – Increase Pushup Reps

ByRinaldo Ramkissoon August 4, 2021August 27, 2021

So you’ve decided to challenge yourself to do as many repetitions of pushups as possible, but the reps aren’t as high as you would like them to be. If you want to improve your pushup…

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How to Feel your Chest during Pushups?

ByRinaldo Ramkissoon August 4, 2021August 27, 2021

So you’ve been doing set after set of pushups but you can’t seem to feel your chest during the exercise. What makes it worse is that you can feel it in your arms and shoulders….

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How to Engage your Chest Muscles
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How to Engage your Chest Muscles

ByRinaldo Ramkissoon August 3, 2021August 27, 2021

So you’ve been busy working out your chest, but you can’t seem to feel your chest muscles during the movement. Moreover you can feel it in your arms and shoulders more and it’s making you…

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How Fast should you do Pushups?

ByRinaldo Ramkissoon August 1, 2021August 27, 2021

Pushups are one of the most beneficial and diverse exercises you can include in your workouts, but before you reap the rewards of this amazing exercise, you came across a source of confusion. And now…

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15 Harder Pushup Variations to Build Muscle

ByRinaldo Ramkissoon August 1, 2021August 27, 2021

Are you getting sick and tired of regular pushups? Are regular pushups just not hitting your chest like they used to? Here are 15 harder pushup variations that are sure to give you a challenge…

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10 Easy Beginner Pushup Variations

ByRinaldo Ramkissoon August 1, 2021August 27, 2021

So you can’t do a pushup yet. Or maybe you aren’t strong enough for tougher exercises. That’s ok, you can still get all of the benefits of pushups from these easy beginner pushup variations. 1….

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Home Chest Workout with No Pushups

ByRinaldo Ramkissoon July 31, 2021August 27, 2021

The pushup can easily be regarded as the king of home workouts and is one of the best exercises for chest development, which is why many seem to believe we can’t have a home workout…

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Exercise

Is it Bad to do Pushups Everyday?

ByRinaldo Ramkissoon July 30, 2021September 17, 2021

Chances are you’ve seen the latest trend of doing 100 pushups everyday, but before you jump on the daily pushup challenge bandwagon you might have a few questions. What will happen if you do pushups…

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Using Pushups to Build Muscle and Strength

ByRinaldo Ramkissoon July 30, 2021September 17, 2021

Do you remember those exercises they made you do in school? They sucked right? You were struggling to push all 100lbs of you up off the floor, but here you are thinking you need heavy…

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Beginner Chest Workout at Home – No Equipment

ByRinaldo Ramkissoon July 30, 2021August 27, 2021

So you’re looking to build your chest muscles and increase your upper body strength. Or maybe you just want to tone up your muscles in order to add some definition and lose some fat in…

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Exercise

The Benefits of Chest Workouts and a Strong Chest

ByRinaldo Ramkissoon July 29, 2021August 27, 2021

So you don’t know all of the benefits of chest workouts and you don’t know they’re right for you. Maybe it’s because all of the chest machines are always taken by sweaty guys at the…

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