Top 10 Outdoors Exercises (No Gym Needed)

1.Park Bench Push-Up Trio

Targets chest and shoulders

In this exercise, you’ll do three kinds of push-ups using a park bench. First, put your feet on the park bench and your hands on the ground, belly down. Do 10 push-ups this way. Then switch and put your feet on the ground and your arms on the bench. Do 10 more this way. End with 10 regular push-ups completely on the ground.

2. Swing Pike + Knee Tuck

Swings are a great alternative for suspension training. This move is one of our favorites to target your abdominals and upper body. The trick is to press the top of your feet into the swing seat to help lift your hips in the air.

Start by placing the top of your feet in the swing seat and your hands on the ground shoulder width apart in a straight arm plank position.
Lift your hips up into the air to form an upside down V (also known as a “pike”).
Contract your abdominals and bring your knees to your chest while maintaining a flat back.
Extend your legs straight back to a pike position. Lower your body back to a straight arm plank position for 1 rep. Repeat this core exercise 10x.

3.Bench Hops

Targets glutes and quads

Sit on the edge of a bench. Throwing your arms up as you go, jump in the air as high as you can, and then go back to being seated. Do this for 60 seconds. MAKE IT HARDER:Lift leg straight in front of you a few inches off ground and bend right knee to sit down briefly on bench. Do as many as you can for 60 seconds, then switch legs.

4. One Legged Bench Lunges

Bench lunges are a great way to isolate one leg and target your quadriceps, hamstrings and glutes.

Start by standing in front of a bench or picnic table. Make sure it’s not too high otherwise you will put too much pressure on your lower back.
Step your right leg back and place the top of your foot on the bench with your hands on your hips for balance.
Bend your knees and lower into a lunge. Make sure your front knee is in line with your ankle for optimal alignment.
Extend your legs straight for 1 rep. Repeat 10x on one side and switch sides.

5.Karaoke Shuffle

Targets butt, calves, quads, hamstrings, and glutes

Find a large hill located on grass. At the bottom of the hill going up, start running to the right, putting your right leg far right, and then following up with your left leg, planting it behind your right leg in a grapevine movement. Put your right leg out to the right again, this time following up with your left leg planting in front of your right leg. Continue alternating, increasing your pace and swinging your hips as you go. After 30 seconds of going uphill, turn around and go back, leading with the left leg.

6. Reverse Tricep Bench Dips

We spend time in every class at MOD Fitness toning arms. We like to target the triceps because it’s the largest muscle group in your upper arm and one of the first places we start to see a change in our clients. This is a great exercise to do anywhere — on the edge of your bed, a bench or even on the ground.

7.Leapfrog Burpee

Targets chest, abs, quads, and calves

Choose a destination point in the distance. Imagine that you have a leapfrog partner, and crouch down, springing from your legs to leap over your partner. Once you land, plant your hands on the ground in front of you and kick your legs back to land in plank position. Then thrust your legs back to your hands so you’re in crouch position, leaping across your partner again to complete one rep. Do as many as you can in 60 seconds. MAKE IT HARDER: Use a partner to leap frog over.

8. Lateral Jumps with Jump Rope

Jumping rope is a great way to boost your heart rate for an added dose of cardio in your workout routine. Adding the lateral jumps will help improve your ankle and foot stability.

9.Sandbox Shuffle

Targets butt, abs, and arms

On a playground, get in the middle of a sandbox. Assume a squat position and staying low, shuffle from left to right maintaining the same depth and posture the entire time. Hold your arms out perpendicular to your body for balance and to tone your arms. The slower you go, the more intense the isometric contractions will be — which may cause some shaky legs! Shuffle for 60 seconds, going back and forth in the sandbox as needed.

10. Bench Jumps

Find a bench that can be used as an alternative for box jumps. Make sure it’s not too high so you can successfully clear it. This will target your legs, glutes and calves in this exercise.

Stand in front of a bench or picnic table. Start with your feet slightly outside your hips in a squat position and arms shoulder height.
Jump up on the bench by accelerating from your lower body. Land in a deep squat position. Your back should be flat and hamstrings parallel to the ground.
Extend your legs straight to a standing position with your shoulders, hips and feet in alignment. Press your arms down by your hips to complete 1 rep. Slowly step down from the bench and repeat 10x.

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Sources:www.fitnessmagazine.com,www.camillestyles.com

Top 10 Hardcore Workout Songs ( Motivation ) With Video

Day of the Dead – Hollywood Undead

Day of the Dead is the first single from the band’s fourth album, Day of the Dead. The music video for the song was released on March 17th, 2015.
It was directed by Spence Nicholson. It features the band appearing as musical guests on a satirical version of a for-profit televangelism show.

2.Skan & Krale – No glory

3.Who Taught You How to Hate – Disturbed

On the 21st of August, 2015, nu-metal band Disturbed released Immortalized, ending a 4-year hiatus since the release of The Lost Children.“Who Taught You How To Hate” is the 13th and final track on the standard version of the album.As the title would suggest, this song questions irrational hate towards others, generally due to a lack of understanding or a cultural stereotype.

4.Love The Way You Hate Me – Like A Storm

Love The Way You Hate Me is the second track on Like A Storms’ album “Awaken The Fire”

5.Do You Really Want It? – Nothing More

This song is the start of an album that (I feel) can be applied to relationships. If you look at the song names and you listen to the music, it’ll strike you like a stone.

6.Fivefold – Darker Side Of Me

7.Courtesy Call – Thousand Foot Krutch

8.Not Gonna Die – Skillet

This song is, according to John Cooper, one of the more natural songs for the Skillet fanbase. It has similarities to one of their most notable hits, “Comatose”; however, the song’s message presents a reminder that there is a persistent hope to life

9.Murder Melody – Cult to follow

10.Stronger – Through Fire

“Stronger” was originally released as a demo on Through Fire’s Riot 10 EP when they were named Emphatic. This re-recording is the lead single of Through Fire’s album, Breathe. The song is about breaking free from somebody who you believe you have become stronger than.

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Sources:www.youtube.com,www.genius.com

Top 10 Best High-Calorie Healthy Foods

1.Cheese

402 Calories/100g; 455 Calories/Cup; 68 Calories/Tablespoon

Cheese is a calorie-rich milk product that is a staple for years all over the world in different forms. Cheddar, cream cheese, feta, mozzarella, ricotta, parmesan, and cottage cheese are all loaded with protein and calcium that will help you gain muscle mass and strengthen the bones

2. Salmon

Salmon is a good source of lean proteins, omega 3 fatty acids and other vital nutrients. However, it is very high in terms of calories as well. One fillet may contain as many as 400 calories. Therefore, you need to keep your portions in check. Or, you can avoid other foods while relishing the many benefits of this healthy fillet.

3.Peanut Butter

We have a love-hate relationship with peanut butter. We love the taste and its proven ability to help build muscle, burn fat, and even fight heart disease, but we hate that those benefits only apply when you enjoy the creamy spread in moderation. In other words, spooning it straight out of the jar (multiple times a day) is not a good idea. Why not? Consider this: two large spoonfuls can pack almost as many calories and fat as a Snickers bar! At around 100 calories per tablespoon (about the same as regular butter), your best bet is to enjoy peanut butter sparingly in recipes like these (and then put away the jar!).

4.Coconut milk

Coconut milk has the ability to boost your metabolism and induce weight loss. However, this only happens when you consume it in limited quantities. This drink is very high in terms of calories. One cup of coconut milk contains 552 calories. Therefore, you must be mindful of the variety you choose for yourself and consume it in limited quantities.

5.Banana

200 Calories/100g; 89 Calories/Cup; 25 Calories/1 oz

Bananas are loaded with dietary fiber, potassium, protein, vitamins A, C, and folate, and healthy fats (7). Consuming 1-2 bananas per day will keep your energy levels up, improve your stamina, and make your bones strong. You can have a banana, a cup of milk, and a few nuts for a power-packed breakfast or just make a smoothie with the same ingredients and consume it before working out.

6.Quinoa

While we love quinoa as a tasty and versatile protein source, many dieters mistakenly believe it’s a muchlower-calorie alternative to rice. In reality, one cup of cooked quinoa has 222 calories, putting it on par with brown rice (which has around 218 calories per cup). Enjoy it in your favorite healthy dish, just be sure to portion it out like you would rice or pasta (1/2 cup or about the size of your fist).

7.Raisins

Raisins are healthy, undoubtedly. And another thing that there’s no doubt about is the calorie content of raisins. One and half ounces of raisins contain 129 calories, yet, they’re that high in terms of calorie content.

One and half ounces of raisins contain 129 calories

8.Avocado

160 Calories/100g; 234 Calories/Cup; 156 Calories/ ½ avocado

This buttery and soothing green fruit is everyone’s favorite. If you want to gain weight – consume avocado. If you want to lose weight, consume avocado! Avocados are rich in healthy fats, vitamins K, E, A, C, and B6, magnesium, potassium, and sodium (9). Consuming one avocado per day can help strengthen your immunity, improve your energy levels, and make your skin glow, which comes with proper nutrition and good food habits.

9.Ground Beef

Depending on what kind you choose, plain, unprepared ground beef can contain 350 calories and 28 grams of fat (or more) per small 4-ounce serving. Aim to purchase 93-percent lean or higher to save on excess calories and fat without skimping on flavor in your favorite recipe.

10.Tahini

Tahini, also known as sesame butter gives you 89 calories in just one tablespoon. While it is a rich source of healthy fats, vitamin B and calcium, the calorie content of this food may make you want to check your portions. It is quite easy to fill up on this food due to its nutritional value but doing this can have a negative effect on your BMI. Two tablespoons of Tahini at a time should be sufficient.

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Sources:www.doctor.ndtv.com,www.stylecraze.com,www.shape.com

Top 10 CELEBRITY DIETS THAT ACTUALLY WORK

1.Beyoncé

While Sasha Fierce has recently devoted herself, and her social media, to a vegan lifestyle, Beyoncé is also famous for completing the Master Cleanse, an all-liquid diet of cayenne lemon water, to prepare for her role in the 2006 film Dreamgirls. During that time, Beyoncé allowed herself a cheat day to indulge in pizza and wine.

2. Kim Kardashian – Atkins

Wondering how Kim Kardashian shed her post-baby weight so quickly? Calling it the “greatest challenge” of her life, Kim lost around 25 kilos in 11 months leading up to her wedding. Featuring a diet that mainly consists of protein rich foods high in healthy fats like avocado and nuts, as well as eggs, fresh fruit and vegetables, and cheese, while eliminating the intake of carbs.

It is also advised for dieters to stop counting calories – instead ensuring you consume three regular sized meals and two snacks every day.

Kardashian also enlisted the help of celebrity trainer Tracy Anderson to keep her exercise in check and reportedly had a chef accompany her on tour with Kanye West in order to keep her meals carb-free.

3. Jennifer Aniston, Demi Moore, Sandra Bullock – THE ZONE DIET

WHAT IT IS: Developed by former scientist Dr. Barry Sears, The Zone Diet involves getting 40 percent of your daily total caloric intake from carbohydrates, 30 percent from carbs and 30 percent from fats. According to Sears, balancing the correct amount of amino acids with carbs helps control the appetite to prevent over-eating (which leads to weight gain). Followers eat three portion-controlled meals and two snacks a day, preventing you from getting too hungry – or cranky. Hollywood hottie Jennifer Aniston was such a big fan, some have even called it the “Jennifer Aniston Diet.”

4.Marilyn Monroe

Eggnog for breakfast? Miss Marilyn Monroe herself would start her day with two raw eggs whipped in warm milk. Opting to skip lunch, the pop culture icon would then consume broiled liver, steak, or lamb and five carrots for dinner, finished with a decadent hot-fudge sundae dessert.

5. Victoria Beckham – Alkaline Diet

ex-Spice Girl, fashion designer and mother of four Victoria Beckham cites the alkaline diet as her method of maintaining her incredibly svelte figure. The diet tries to keep the body’s pH level between 7.35 and 7.45 by ultimately aiming the dieter to eat 80% alkaline (fruits, vegetables, nuts and legumes – fennel, broccoli, grapefruit and kale are considered the most alkaline) and 20% acidic (wheat and dairy products, coffee, sugar, meat, fish and alcohol) foods.

Reportedly Beckham’s daily diet includes grilled fish, smoked salmon, scrambled eggs, yellow fin tuna, sushi salad, and blueberry smoothies, which effectively controls aging due to their high omega 3 content. Those who keep an alkaline diet boast increased energy levels, improved memory, as well as the prevention of cancer and heart disease.

6. Sofia Vergara, Ricki Lake, Lauren Conrad, Jennifer Lopez, Julie Benz -FRESHOLOGY

WHAT IT IS:Freshology provides calorie-controlled, low-carb, high-protein, all-natural gourmet meals (prepared by a five-star chef, ooh la la) delivered straight to your front door. Said to be the “Diet Plan of Choice for the Dancing with the Stars Celebrities,” meal plans start at $48 a day.

“The food is good and I don’t have to think about it!” says sultry star Sofia Vergara. But the best part? You’ll even get dessert.

7.Kate Middleton – The Dukan Diet

Kate Middleton took a cue from the French and slimmed down for the Royal Wedding with The Dukan Diet. After an initial kick start of straight protein and vegetables, the regimen is broken into three phases that get less strict week by week, with variations depending on how many pounds you’re trying to shed.

8. Angelina Jolie – The Ancient Grains Diet

To keep her energy levels up, Angelina Jolie makes sure she regularly snacks on and adds ancient grains such as quinoa, chia seeds, millet, spelt and buckwheat to her diet. The humanitarian and film star claims provide her with nutrients she can’t find anywhere else, plus boasts glowing, radiant skin and shining, healthier hair to prove it.

9. Kim Cattrall, Nicole Kidman, Oprah, Eva Mendes, Bill Clinton – THE SOUTH BEACH DIET

WHAT IT IS: According to their website, The South Beach Diet is “a food-lover’s diet”. Divided into three phases (the first two are the most strict), the program is said to eliminate cravings, kick start weight loss and maintain for life. While there’s no counting calories or strict portion sizes, followers must say goodbye to bread, rice, potatoes, pasta, baked goods, and fruit – at least for the first two weeks. Relatively simple in principle, it replaces “bad carbs” and “bad fats” with “good carbs” and “good fats.”

10.Lady Gaga – Baby food diet

Did Lady Gaga purée her pounds away? The singer is rumored to have tried Tracy Anderson’s baby food diet, a plan that replaces your first two meals of the day with Gerber’s baby food, followed by a health-conscious dinner. While she has yet to fess up, other celebs have also been linked to the diet, including Reese Witherspoon, Jennifer Aniston, and Gwyneth Paltrow.

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Sources:www.shape.com,www.harpersbazaar.com.au,www.shape.com

Top Fitness Trends For 2019

1.Exercising at home

Working out is no longer solely resigned to hitting the gym. Tom Holland, MS, an exercise physiologist from Connecticut,said home workouts will continue to be popular in the new year. Many Americans are creating home gyms, or using streaming technology to exercise under their own roofs.

“Getting started doesn’t require a large amount of space or investment,” Holland said.

2.HIIT IS HERE TO STAY

Mentioned at the top of the ACSM’s 2018 trends survey, we expect HIIT (high-intensity interval training) to stick around in 2019. The results are undeniable, and especially for working professionals short on time, there’s no better way to get a complete, gym-free workout than with some intense circuits.

Head outside, do it in the living room, or take a class at your local studio – HIIT is all about movement and workout efficiency.

3.Boxing

When it comes to what workout trend more of us will be trying, that will be boxing, according to Jawaid. Combat sports in general are becoming more of a part in mainstream culture in part due to rising popularity of mixed martial arts, or MMA.

“Boxing workouts are a great way of getting an intense workout but also feeling like a fighter,” Jawaid told Healthline. “I think people feel a sense of empowerment when they emulate certain movements of fighters.”

Second to boxing is spinning, Jawaid said. The controlled aspect of pedaling typically means less injuries than other recent trends such as CrossFit.

4.GETTING SWEATY WITH STRANGERS

According to the ACSM, group training (more than five people) will be the second most popular fitness trend in 2019. For good reason, too — these classes are social, highly motivational and provide instruction for people who need structure in their daily workouts. Group classes cover a wide range of disciplines, including spin, dance, aquatics and cardio-based classes, and are available anywhere from private studios to public facilities to mainstream gyms.

5.Smart training

Having a fitness wristband to track calories and steps is one thing, but workouts will get even smarter in 2019, says Von Collins, an ACE-certified professional with Complete Tri, said that smart treadmills and other fitness equipment that features streaming apps is quite a game changer.

Smart training lets you, for example, ride a bike while seeing the course on a tablet. The bike changes to reflect hills or other obstacles, plus many smart training platforms let you compete with other users. You can do workouts, time trials, or even go for rides with friends who might live miles away.

“Up until now, the technology to stream workouts at home in a fully integrated way has been best described as clunky,” Collins said. “It is becoming much more streamlined, much more plug-and-play, which opens the entire market up beyond the hardcore junkies and to the masses.”

6.THE RETURN OF THE TREADMILL

Step aside elliptical — in the past few months we’ve seen many fitness classes and training plans getting back to basics. We’re talking about the treadmill, the machine that’s been around seemingly forever.

If it’s not broken, don’t fix it, and with the rise of popular and effective treadmill programs, we anticipate this machine will be a staple in many training plans in 2019. Just don’t forget your running and multisport watchto monitor your efforts!

7.Fitness studios — not gyms

For those who do like going to a gym, the big box facility may still be the perfect fit.

But expect them to offer more classes than you’ll see in fitness studios, says Eric Casaburi, founder and chief executive officer of Retro Fitness.

While gyms aren’t going anywhere, the shift toward boutique fitness studios and classes will dominate 2019.

The 2017 IHRSA Health Club Consumer Report found that 18 million Americans belonged to a studio, which was up 15 percent compared to 2015.

Still, 32 million Americans held membership in traditional commercial health clubs and gyms, which is down from 2015.

8.YOGA, YOGA, YOGA

While there’s no doubt the classic form of yoga will always reign supreme, the variations on this ancient practice are injecting new life into a sometimes stale routine. 2019 will continue to see more outdoor yoga classes, yoga retreats, standup paddleboard (SUP) yoga, goat yoga (yes, we said goat yoga), etc. We can’t wait to see what yoga variations the new year will bring.

9.Being fit is trending, overall

Other trends to watch out for in 2019, according to the annual American College of Sports Medicine predictions report, include more personal training, fitness programs for older adults, and the continuation of yoga as a popular fitness trend.

Their top trend for the year is wearable technology, which debuted on the list in 2016, stayed there in 2017 and dropped to third place last year. The ACSM says group training and HIIT will be the second and third biggest trends in 2019.

10.NETFLIX OF THE WORKOUT WORLD

Here at Polar, we’re officially rebranding “Netflix and chill” as “Stream and workout” in 2019. Many big-name fitness brands are creating subscription-based virtual streaming services designed to replicate a guided group session in the comfort and convenience of your home.

For example, Les Mills On Demand offers access to over 600 online workouts, YogaWorks has created an on-demand library of over 1,000 guided yoga classes, and brands like Peloton offer a live, interactive platform to work out with others in real time. Think of these as a modern-day Richard Simmons VHS tape — minus the neon spandex and electronic music.

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Sources:www.healthline.com,www.polar.com

Top 10 COMMON WORKOUT EXCUSES & HOW TO BEAT THEM!

Well that is going to be fun, everybody sometimes use some of these excuses even me. Oppsss. Check the list.

1.I’m Too Tired

“Unless you’re incredibly sleep deprived or jet-lagged, there’s no reason not to exercise when you’re tired,” says Sachs. In fact, working out will rev you up. Robert E. Thayer, Ph.D., and his colleagues at California State University, Long Beach, found that just 10 minutes of brisk walking can give you up to two hours of increased energy. If possible, work out in the morning. A.M. exercisers are better at sticking to a fitness regimen, say researchers at the University of California, Berkeley. If early evening is the only time you have, try drinking a cup of coffee beforehand. The caffeine jolt will get you to the also improve your workout performance.

2. “I don’t have a break from the kids.”

If you have a newborn, stroller-cizing (using your stroller as a crafty piece of exercise equipment) can be a great way to sneak in a workout. Babysitting older kids? Try teaming up with them for a workout at home. Pop in a DVD—many of Hoebel’s clients use his exercise DVDs to get in some quality family fitness time.

3.“The weather is terrible.”

We know, some days it is too hot, too cold, too rainy, too snowy, or too windy to do much of anything. That’s why you need a back up plan. For those days when heading outdoors is impossible and/or travel is unsafe, clear yourself some space in the living room, grab some weight and do a short body weight routine. Being stuck indoors is not a good reason for not moving.

4.I’m too busy

Many people don’t exercise because they feel weighed down with work, but a good sweat session will make you more productive on the job. You’ll have less stress, a clearer head and a better perspective. “You can actually get more work done after your workout than before,” says Mark Anshel, Ph.D., a performance counselor with LGE Performance Systems, a corporate training center in Orlando, Florida.

A recent study at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign suggested that people who thought they were too busy to exercise really did have the time but chose not to make it a priority. Figure out how to incorporate physical activity into your workday. Try exercising at lunchtime, when many of us can steal away without missing too many calls or meetings.

5. “I had a bit too much fun last night.”

It may sound counterintuitive, but after a big night out, a good sweat session could be just what the hangover doctor ordered. You should probably avoid intense workouts (just say no to HIIT for now) and stick with gentler techniques that still break a sweat. And don’t forget to hydrate with plenty of water and electrolytes.

6.The gym is too expensive.”

You don’t need a gym membership to keep yourself in shape. Any space, indoors and out, can be used as a workout space! We strongly believe in, and support, the home workout movement. With Home workout, you can find all of our workout programs in one place, any time you want them. Whether you are looking for a 21 day bootcamp or a shorter challenge,
Home workout has it. It is like having a personal trainer right there in your own home! No excuses when you can stream a killer workout, at home.

7. I’ll never look like Jennifer Lopez, so why bother?

“Comparing yourself with others is unrealistic and often leads to feelings of frustration, which can sabotage your workouts,” says Richard Van Haveren, Ph.D., a sport psychologist at Georgia State University in Atlanta. Instead, set challenging but attainable goals, then focus on how you’re going to achieve them, for example, by running two miles a day three days a week. “In this case, running is something specific that you know you can do, whereas looking like a certain celebrity may not be.”

8. “I’m too out of shape to be seen in public yet.”

“You have to start sometime and waiting for the perfect moment usually never comes,” says Hoebel. You could wear baggier clothing if you’re feeling self-conscious, and try to find off-peak hours at the gym when fewer people are there. But remember: There’s a special place in hell for people who judge others when they’re trying to get in shape.

9.It’s that time of the month.”

We know that when you are feeling crampy, achy, bloated, moody and exhausted, working out may be the last thing you’re looking to do but trust us, it can help! Exercise improves your circulation and gets your digestion working which can help ease many of the symptoms you may be feeling. Similarly, exercise helps elevate your mood, helping you to feel less irritable and cranky. You don’t have to go hard, some light exercise or a yoga routine can do the trick. Next time you find yourself feeling this way, try these yoga moves that are perfect for easing that period pain.

10.I’m not in the mood

If you’re in a bad mood, a good workout can improve it—almost instantly. In a study conducted by the department of exercise science at the University of Georgia in Athens, researchers found that women with high levels of anxiety experienced marked relief after riding a stationary bike for 40 minutes. Many researchers attribute the exercise-induced mood lift to several biochemical changes in the body, including a rush of endorphins to areas of the brain that control emotion and behavior (a phenomenon called runner’s high).

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Sources:www.fitnessmagazine.com,www.bodyrock.tv

Top Fitness Inspiration Youtubers

Everybody need motivation to go trough hard day, check the most motivation youtube channels

1.FitnessBlender
5.3m subscribers

FitnessBlender is the number one most subscribed YouTube fitness channel and it is clear to see why. With over 5.3 million subscribers, Daniel and Kelli, a husband and wife duo, provide over 500 free workout videos ranging in difficulty and experience. FitnessBlender brings upbeat content to motivate people from all skill levels and get active on the internet!

2.Tone It Up

This channel was created by Karena Dawn and Katrina Scott and features hundreds of videos that cover everything from health tips and recipes to how-tos and specific workouts. You can learn how to work your whole body as well as specific areas like arms, abs, lower body, and more. This channel also offers HIIT, also known as high-intensity interval training workouts, for those who want a more rigorous workout from home.

3.Nikki Blackketter

My favorite YouTuber. Funny, intelligent, real, well-spoken, creative and committed. Her content is always interesting and her uploads are consistent. Her smile when she greets subscribers with “Good morning sunshine!” will make you smile. She’s always engaging with her followers on YouTube and Twitter. Nikki’s YouTube channel with 595,226 subscribers is not all she’s got. She is a Gym Shark ambassador., launching her own line with the company which was sold out quickly. Besides fitness, Nikki is a nerd and a cat-mom. One of Nikki’s pet peeves? Being late. What she loves the most besides her cat, Max? Christmas.

4.BeFiT
2.8m subscribers

BeFiT comes in at number 2 with their high intensity and specific workouts. From abs to general fitness, BeFiT guides 2.8 million subscribers to a healthier lifestyle right from their home. BeFiT is a multi-member channel which allows them to have professional workouts in almost all exercises. BeFiT asks, “Are you ready to be FiT?” Well, are you?

5.Pop Sugar Fitness

One of the more popular channels is Pop Sugar Fitness. This channel offers full-length exercises that include everything from Pilates and Yoga to Tabata, cardio, and strength training. Hosted by trainer Anna Renderer, this channel promotes healthy living and stress-free lifestyles for optimal results.

6.Whitney Simmons

By following one of Whitney’s workout routines. you will, for a fact, be sore the next day. Her favorite color is Blue. And do we have to talk about her dog Navy? She says the gym has helped her get over a really bad period in her life when she was in college. “This led me to a very downward spiral of sadness”, she explains on her channel. It was her dad that encouraged her to go to a gym which had personal training classes and she did. “This became so much more than a physical workout, it became an escape for me. This is the place I went to for my mental health…I consider the gym my therapy…it truly saved me”.

7.Scott Herman Fitness

Scott Herman’s fitness channel is focused on intense strength training and muscle gains. With 2 million subscribers, ScottHermanFitness is the number four most subscribed fitness YouTube channel. Scott focuses on fixing form for weightlifting and other weight lifting tips to maximize your workout. With his intense attitude and chiseled physique, Scott is a force to be reckoned with in the fitness world.

8.Live Sonima

This channel is perfect for those who love or want to get into Yoga exclusively. There are Yoga classes, breathing exercises, and meditation sessions. This channel also offers categories such as yoga for expectant mothers, workouts for people who work on their feet all day long, warm-up stretches for athletes, and much more.

9.Robin Gallant

Robin’s videos are full of valuable fitness information. She has a killer fashion sense. Recently, Robin adopted a kitty named Maple. The Canadian beauty graduated from Dalhousie University with Bachelors of Science in Biochemistry and Engineering. However, Robin’s journey wasn’t an easy one. In her 4th year of university, the pressure to succeed was too much to bear. “I broke. I barely slept, I barely ate, I couldn’t focus, I couldn’t read/study, I couldn’t write a test without a debilitating panic attack…This was when I found fitness…I allowed myself to take time off school and learn how to eat healthily and get active to help manage my mental health”, said Robin in a moving Instagram post.

10.Kali Muscle
1.8m subscribers

Kali Muscle is a vigorous fitness channel for bodybuilding. An ex-convict from Compton, Kali Muscle fought his way back to success through fitness. He shares his experience, how he trained his mind and body, and the steps you should take to pursue massive muscle gains. His motivation and passion for weightlifting bring him in 1.8 million subscribers and its clear to see why!

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Sources:www.neoreach.com,www.dexafit.com,www.deliberatemagazine.com

Top 10 Workout Headphones

Well music is big part of my workout, and i need very good headphones.

1.Bose SoundSport Free

The Bose Soundsport Free are truly wireless buds. At 1.5 inches deep and 1.25 inches wide, they do stick out of yours ears a little bit. Yes, you will look a little weird, but they sound so good that you might not care. The soft silicone rubber fins rest just outside of your ear canal, so they don’t make your ears hurt and let in just enough ambient noise to warn you when a cyclist or angry dog is approaching. Their sleek clamshell case holds enough power for two full recharges when you click them back into place. If you can overlook a barely perceptible lag while watching videos on your phone (and the staggering price tag), these might be the best workout headphones for you.

2. Jabra Elite Active 65t

The Good The Jabra Active Elite 65t are fully sweat-resistant truly wireless earphones that fit comfortably and securely. They sound excellent, perform reliably and are great for making calls, with two microphones in each earpiece. Battery life is decent at 5 hours and the included charging case delivers two extra charges. A quick-charge feature allows you to get 1.5 hours of juice from a 15-minute charge.

The Bad The relatively tight, noise-isolating fit isn’t for everyone. Motion sensor doesn’t have much use at this point.

The Bottom Line The Jabra Active Elite 65t truly wireless earphones are the best alternative to Apple’s AirPods, but the stepdown non-Elite model will save you a bit of cash.

3.Jaybird Tarah Pro

The Jaybird Tarah Pro is sweat and water resistant with an IPX7 rating, and Jaybird headphones have a great reputation for durability. Plus, the Tarah Pro has 14-hour battery life, one of the longest we’ve seen in wireless earbuds. Magnets in the earbuds allow you to wear this pair like a necklace when you need to take them out of your ears; playback automatically pauses and resumes accordingly. These earbuds don’t sound as balanced from low to high as our top pick, the Jabra Elite Active 65t. Nor are they truly wireless. But you can wear the cable either threaded over your ears or hanging down—it even swivels at the point of attachment to make the style change easier. The Tarah Pro comes with a cinch for controlling the excess cable, but even so, the excess wire slack can bounce annoyingly during workouts. And while the proprietary charging system keeps moisture out of the electronics, you’ll need to keep track of the special charging cable.

4.Plantronics Plantronics Backbeat FIT 2100

Our favorite workout headphones just got better with their 2018 update to the Plantronics BackBeat FIT. They look, sound, and function much better than the original BackBeat FIT. You can now connect the headphones to the PLT BackBeat app and choose each function for the sleek, stylish metallic earpieces. A full seven hours’ battery life means that you won’t be tapping out midway through a long run. Plantronics’ Always Aware feature lets you hear ambient noise so you don’t get mown over by a truck, and a bigger driver means bigger sound. And they’re still extremely durable and waterproof.

5. Sony WF-SP700N Wireless In-Ear Sports

The Good Fits comfortably and securely and sounds good for truly wireless headphones. Built-in noise cancelling helps muffle ambient sound. An included charging case delivers two additional charges.

The Bad Battery life is only OK at 3 hours. It’s a little awkward to get the earbuds into their charging case. Some audio delay when using certain streaming video apps.

The Bottom Line Despite some small downsides, the Sony WF-SP700N is one of the better truly wireless headphones currently available.

6.Aukey Latitude EP-B40

The Aukey Latitude EP-B40 is the only sub-$50 pair we tested that sounded pretty good and fit comfortably while still being able to take some abuse. Silicone wings and tips keep the earbuds securely fitted. Its IPX4 rating isn’t as water-resistant as that of our other picks, but it means the Latitude won’t quit when faced with a little sweat. Magnets in the earbuds let you clip the Latitude around your neck when you aren’t using it, although the long cable can bounce annoyingly or catch as you turn your head. The battery life of eight-plus hours will get you through more than a week of hour-long workouts before you have to recharge. A two-year warranty protects against manufacturing defects.

7.JLab AudioFlex Sport

Ok, over-ear workout headphones don’t sound like the best idea. But JLab Audio’s Flex Sport have three levels of adjustable fit to stay securely on your skull. They have an unbelievable 20 hours of battery life. The cotton/polyester ear cups wick away sweat, and you can pop them and the optional headband padding into the washing machine. Be Aware Audio picks up ambient noise with the headphones’ microphone, so you can’t be taken by surprise by cyclists or taxis coming down the road. And if you enjoy well-designed stereo mixes, over-ear headphones are the best way to go.

8. JBL Endurance Sprint

The Good The JBL Endurance Sprint fits securely and comfortably and sounds very good for a modestly priced Bluetooth sports headphone. It’s also fully waterproof and has touch controls.

The Bad Touch controls can be a little finicky and there’s some presence boost in the treble.

The Bottom Line The JBL Endurance Sprint is a surprisingly good wireless sports headphone for $50, with only a few small downsides.

9.Plantronics BackBeat Fit 2100

Runners have different needs than gym folks, so we have an entire guide dedicated to running headphones. The Plantronics BackBeat Fit 2100 pair offers impressive comfort, ergonomics, and resistance to sweat, rain, and dust. The sound quality is better than that of just about any other unsealed headphones we’ve ever tested. This model takes all the best parts of its predecessors and adds customizable, easier-to-access controls, as well as better water resistance and a more secure fit. Despite being lightweight, these headphones feel sturdy and substantial. If anything does go wrong, Plantronics backs this pair with a one-year warranty in the US.

10.Sennheiser CX Sport

Sennheiser’s CX Sport showcases the brand’s top-notch sound quality in a durable, splashproof package. Once you get the proper earbud/ear fin combo for your ears, they’re very secure, comfortable, and even isolate sound nicely. For instance, I ran past a raucous barbecue with people partying and music blaring without hearing a thing thanks to these puppies. However, if your workout playlists feature a lot of booming bass, you might want to look elsewhere. And since they automatically connect to multiple devices, don’t forget to disconnect them from your laptop before you take them out on a run.

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Sources:www.wired.com,www.cnet.com,www.thewirecutter.com

Top 10 Most Popular Sports In The World

If you are curios what are the most popular fan based sports in the world, read the list.

1.Association Football (Soccer) – 4 Billion Fans

Association football, or soccer, is the most popular sport in the world. It is estimated that more than half of the world’s population consider themselves to be association football (soccer) fans. The sport enjoys an estimated 4.0 billion person following, and a global sphere of influence. Ancient soccer has been traced to China, as early as the 2nd Century.

The Romans, Greeks, and Japanese have also been thought as possible first players of the sport. Contemporary soccer began in England, where it amassed considerable interest and spread to other parts of the world. The sport is more popular in Europe and Americas than in any other continent. The sport is characterized by two teams of eleven player and two goals. The objective of the sport is to drive a ball into the goal defended by the opponent team.

2.Cricket – 2.5 Billion Fans

Cricket has a 2.5 billion person estimated global following, and its primary sphere of influence is in the United Kingdom and Commonwealth countries. The cradle of the sport was the 16th Century England and it was made a national sport in the 18th Century in the country. The sport is characterized by two teams of eleven players each, where each team attempts to score the most runs. The sport is overwhelmingly popular in former British colonies such as India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Pakistan, and Australia.

3.Field Hockey – 2 Billion Fans

Field hockey has an estimated global following of 2 billion fans and sees its primary sphere of influence in Europe, Africa, Asia, and Australia. The contemporary field hockey sport was first played in England in the 1800s. The game is mostly similar to soccer except that the players use sticks to drive the ball instead of feet. The sport is widely played in India, Australia, and Pakistan, whose teams are formidable on the in the sport.

4.Basketball

Basketball has over 1 billion followers. Its a major sport in USA with NBA generating over $4.75 billion a year in revenue. Established Professional leagues in Spain, Greece, Turkey, Italy, France, Argentina, China and more leagues getting setup every year makes it the fastest growing sport in the world.

There will always be an argument which sport is the second most popular behind Football ? Well as far as last 10 years data about revenues from professional league, tv contracts and general sport popularity is concerned Basketball has kind of gain massive popularity outside of its home America. Basketball is fast becoming a big sport in Canada, China, Spain, Philippines, Australia, Turkey, France, Germany and some other minor european countries like poland etc.

We can safely say that no sport in the world can match Football’s popularity (in some cases obsession) but Basketball do have a scope to establish itself as undisputed second biggest sport in the world behind football. Here are some interesting facts which goes to show how popular Basketball really is.

5. Tennis

Probably the world’s most universal sport being in the top 7 sports in every single country measured and a major sport of interest in Asia, Europe, Australasia, Latin and North America. Wimbledon finals in top 10 most watched annual events and Roger Federer 4th highest paid sportsman. More than 40 countries represented in top 100 players

6.Athletics

Athletic is by far the most global sport of them all which include several disciplines of course with Running, long jump and other track/field events. Athletics is also the high point of Olympic games as Athletics based sports are the most watched during any Olympic event.

Some of the iconic athletes have been gold medalists in track and field sport and swimming. Current undisputed running/sprint sport champion Usain Bolt was the most talked about athlete during 2012 Olympic games in London and 2008 Olympics.

Equally popular with both genders: Just like tennis there is large degree of equality in Athletics with almost all disciplines are represented by both men and women.

Marion Jones is one of many great women athletes who made their names in Athletics. Jones who rose to absolute stardom after her 3 gold medals and 2 bronze in 2000 Sydney olympics was later stripped of the titles after admitting the use of steroids.

7. Baseball

Huge sport in 2 economic powerhouses of US and Japan, being the biggest sport in the latter. Also a major sport in Canada, Mexico and Korea, although less interest elsewhere. MLB and Nippon league are the 2 most attended sports leagues in the world. Many of world’s stars are also from latin american origin.

8.Volleyball – 900 Million Fans

The primary influence of volleyball is seen in Western Europe and North America, and the sport has an estimated global following of 900 million fans. The sport was invented in the US by William G. Morgan in 1895. He was part of the Young Men’s Christian Association as an instructor, and he borrowed from basketball, tennis, handball and baseball’s elements. The sport has evolved over the years to the modern day sport, characterized by two teams of 6 players each who throw a ball over a net.

9.Rugby

Rugby is a major sport in some of the most economical developed countries like All four home nations of United Kindom (England, Wales, Ireland and Scotland) in souther hemisphere countries like Australia, New Zealand and South africa also boost huge popularity in Rugby.

Professional Leagues: France has the best Rugby league in the world and most of highest paid rugby players play for French clubs. While the game is growing fast in countries like Japan, Italy, Argentina, pacific countries and even in United States. The best way to measure Rugby popularity is through recently concluded Ruby world numbers.

Second most lucrative Sports World Cup: 2015 Rugby World Cup was the biggest Rugby event in history which took place in England and Wales. It generated in access of £250 million in revenue which was alot more than what was expected.

10. Boxing

Mayweather was paid more than $250 million for Paquiano fight. World champions from every contininent, particularly Japan, Mexico, US, UK and Russia. Less structured nature of sport considered to put popularity under threat from.

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Sources:www.worldatlas.com,www.totalsportek.com,www.biggestglobalsports.com

Top 10 Pros And Cons Of Personal Trainer

Should we hire personal trainer or continue rely on your knowledge.

Pros
1. A personal trainer can look at your physical condition and write a workout plan that will help you meet your specific physical fitness goals.

If, for instance, you have been steadily exercising for years but you have seen very little muscle development, a personal trainer can help you tweak your workout to fit your fitness level and your body type, thereby ensuring that the strength of your biceps (or your triceps or your gluteus maximus or all the muscles in your whole body) are seen by everyone you know. A personal trainer can help you work out through injuries by ensuring a workout that gets your heart rate up but does not exacerbate the damage. A personal trainer can help you lose weight, develop muscle definition, or lower your BMI. Often, a personal trainer can help you do all of this and more.

2.Accountability

This is probably the primary reason people pursue a trainer. If someone makes me show up, then I have to show up! If I’m paying someone to train me, I definitely will be there! One of the biggest issues with making fitness a lifestyle versus a temporary roller coaster ride is accountability. We have created such strange aversions to working out and in some cases, have actually convinced ourselves we hate working out! I can’t wrap my head around it. Here’s the deal, our bodies were MEANT to move. Guess what else? The stories we tell ourselves over and over are what become our reality. Guess what else? No one else on this planet can tell your story for you. Shocking right? Sharing a favorite quote of mine from a well-known Crossfitter and current residency student, Julie Foucher.

“Someone told me before to listen to the story that you’re telling yourself…Because a lot of the times we make our reality by the stories that we’re telling, and you can tell any story in a positive way or in a negative way, and so it helps to stop and ask yourself, ‘OK, what is the story I’m telling myself: Is this really a reality, and how can I change this story to make it a better reality?’”

How powerful is that?! So YES, working with a trainer can help keep you accountable and create positive habits for yourself. There’s nothing negative about it.

3. A personal trainer will watch you exercise and will be able to make sure that you are using the correct form.

We all like to think that we are using correct form while in reality we just cannot watch ourselves exercise the way someone else can. Incorrect form can lead to, at best, a lack of results, and at worse, some very serious injuries.

4.Everyone Starts Somewhere

This definitely overlaps with number 3 above. If you are just starting out on your workout journey, it can be challenging to know not only what to do, but how to not injure yourself and overdo it. Personal trainers are qualified and educated to get you started in the best possible way. Any fitness is better than no fitness. If you need to start with an expert, go for it.

5.Higher Intensity Workouts

This is not always the case but in most cases, I’d argue that someone standing over you, pushing you further, adding extra reps and motivating you will lead to a better workout than if you were doing this on your own. Another great pro.

Cons

6.Trainers are salespeople first, personal trainers second

There’s a reason most first-time gym goers are ferried into an introductory training session. Training is big money for gyms. Not only are the training sessions themselves profitable, gyms use their trainers to push nutritional products on clients, like protein bars and powders, which are usually heavily marked up. And many commercial gyms have their own proprietary workout accessories that are mainly sold to trainees.

As much as I hate to suggest it, I’m starting to believe that this is all a giant conspiracy. Trainers play into the business model of a gym — get as many people paying a monthly fee, but not actually using the facilities — as possible. If they really showed you how much fun working out could be via compound and Olympic lifts, you would actually use the facilities.

7.Cost

Personal trainers are often expensive, usually starting at $1/minute. Three 45 minute sessions per week could mean spending $540 per month. If you can commit to working out on your own for the majority of the week, one session per week could be enough, but if you are going to pay a personal trainer, you might as well let them do their work, which means letting them take a lot of your time and a lot of your money. You could look at this point in a different way: when something costs money, that thing becomes more valuable. Then, perhaps the cost of a personal trainer will create more accountability.

8.Lack of Self-Sufficiency

This is a biggie for me. Working out with a personal is great for all of the reasons above but it can also create a dependency. If you only work out when you have a scheduled training session, that’s not a great thing. You should be able to, eventually, get in a workout on your own accord, regardless of where you are or who you are with. This is why I mentioned above that’s it’s good for those just getting started. When you show up for a training session, you should be ready to learn as well. What can you take away from that session that you can do on your own? Also, if something changes in your life that requires you to stop seeing a trainer, it shouldn’t be a reason to stop working out!

9. Are they certified?

Some gyms have created their trainer certifications, which may or may not comply with state and federal trainer certifications. Any trainer should be able to tell you details on their certification and prove that it is current. Finding the answers is simply a matter of a little research on your part, but you should do the research.

10.Lack of Variety

I do want to preface this by saying that not all trainers fall under this category. I am confident that there are plenty of amazing and well-rounded trainers out there. In my own personal experience, the trainers I have encountered and seen do not offer enough variety during the training sessions. In their defense, I think the people they are training are not coming often enough to really be able to take them outside their comfort zone. If you are going 1-2 times a week, they don’t have as much time and experience with you to increase your routine, weights etc.

Generally speaking, if you aren’t doing the things that really push you outside your comfort zone, then you are likely not making enough progress. If working out was easy as pie, you everyone would be doing it all the time! Challenge and struggle come along with being better. If you choose to work out with a trainer, don’t ever hesitate to tell them you are ready for the next step, harder workouts, heavier weights etc.

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