Training in hot weather is doable, but you need to adjust intensity, hydration, and timing to avoid overheating or heat illness. As I mentioned in one of my social media posts, it is important to keep in mind the following when you train:
Train during the coolest parts of the day — early morning or…
If you're overweight and starting (or restarting) exercise, the key goals are low joint stress, steady progression, and consistency. Here are the main types of workouts that are safe and effective:
1) Low-Impact Cardio (Best Starting Point)
Great for burning calories without stressing knees, hips, or ankles.
🚶 Brisk walking (treadmill or outdoors)
🚴 Stationary cycling
🏊 Swimming…
I have been battling injuries for the most part of my life. I have started exercising when I was very young and I moved to being a professional athlete when I was 16 years old.
My injuries have started accumulating throughout the years either because of over use, negligence, bad technique or too much impact.…
Most people who make New Year’s fitness resolutions don’t fail because they’re lazy—they fail because of how the goal is set and supported. I have made myself New Year resolutions and failed. Why? I asked myself the same question at the time and I had to research the right answers, so I can succeed next time.…
Stress can meaningfully affect a workout plan—both how your body responds to exercise and how well you can stay consistent. Stress affects your day to day life, and we all know that exercise helps. What we don't know is how stress affects our workouts.
1. Physiological Effects of Stress
Raises cortisol levels
Chronic stress increases cortisol, which can:…
I must admit, I like a good energy drink. I am very picky when it comes to energy drinks and electrolytes, because a lot of them are too sweet or have a chemical taste or after taste.
It is very important for all of us to learn when to drink electrolytes and energy drinks, so…
