Fitness and Muscle

Crossfit is an area that I have been particularly interested in lately and have been incorporating it into my gym schedule. I’ve seen some great improvements in my overall fitness and I think crossfit workouts are an excellent way to lose weight and tone up.

Crossfit is a strength and conditioning program which is broad and inclusive. It focuses on high intensity, varied workouts incorporating functional movements.

Crossfit has been described as ‘Training for Life’ and the workouts can be adapted to suit the needs of almost anyone. Read the rest of this entry »

When I’m asked which type of cardio is the best way to burn fat, I always recommend High Intensity Interval Training, or HIIT. It’s a proven way to burn fat without spending hours on the treadmill and you’ll even be burning fat long after the workout is finished. I also recommend it if you’re trying to maintain muscle while shedding fat, as other forms of cardio can be counter productive when it comes to building muscle. Read the rest of this entry »

Mark Wahlberg is your typical ‘guys wanna be him, women wanna be with him’ Hollywood Actor and it isn’t hard to figure out why.  At 34 he’s been a musician, underwear model, actor and now producer.  Physically, he always seems to be in great shape.  He is well toned, lean yet muscular so you could do worse than to follow his no nonsense back to basics workout tips.

The Wahlberg Workout

Mark Wahlberg’s workout methods are simple yet effective. He’s not into fancy moves or fad routines. Read the rest of this entry »

Let’s face it, we don’t all have time to spend hours in the gym, strutting around in front of the mirrors wearing that two sizes too small muscle top. Supersets are a great way to slash your gym time and reap the benefits of a high intensity workout. Read the rest of this entry »