Walking into the gym for your first time can be a little bit intimidating. In one corner there’s two guys wearing tank tops doing bicep curls in front of the mirror. In the other corner is a large group of girls all doing a bodyweight circuit in perfect unison. Somewhere there’s a person who is …
Fun in the Sun!
Even though summer is coming to an end, most of us still want to spend as much time as possible in the sun! The thought of working out in a sweaty gym is just not on the same level as being outside. Luckily, there are tons of ways to stay active while also soaking up some rays. After all, being in …
Leg Exercises For More Defined Calves
Have you been trying to gain more toned calves? Here are a few tips and exercises to help define the calves and work the leg muscles! Stay active: Preventing fluid from building up in your lower legs is key for defined calves. The solution is simple: just get up and move throughout the day. …
Breathing During Weight Lifting
Have you ever been lifting at the gym and caught yourself holding your breath? Everyone's been guilty of it at one point or another. Most of the time, people don’t think about their breathing at all when lifting. However, it is one of the most important parts of the lift! What is the Concentric …
Are You Training Efficiently?
How long do you spend at the gym? 30 minutes? 40? 50? 60 minutes or more? Here’s another question for you: are you training efficiently? Meaning, are you getting the most out of your workouts in the least amount of time? Even though it may sound logical, more time spent in the gym doesn’t always …
The Must-Have Free Fitness App
What makes a workout routine sustainable? It has to fit your schedule, it has to be adaptable, and - most importantly - it has to be ENJOYABLE! If you've found yourself in a fitness rut or you've been wanting to try new workouts but don't have the time or money... then read on, Pilgrim! This article …
What Is Progressive Overload?
To gain muscle while participating in weight training exercises, the act of increasing weight, frequency, or number of repetitions in your routine is what is known as progressive overload. For someone who has the goal of gaining muscle, but is not familiar with working out, they may notice minimal …
Morning Vs. Evening Workout – Which One??
When it comes to exercise regimens, there are conflicting opinions scattered around the internet. People want answers to questions like, what is the best time to workout? Don’t empty stomach workouts burn more fat? But won’t I have more energy in the evening? Unfortunately, there is no set rule when …