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Kettlebells vs Dumbbells
Kettlebells and dumbbells are great tools to use to build muscle and strength, but what are the differences? Can a kettlebell replace a dumbbell? What are the advantages of one over the other?
Best tip for building muscle
Progressive overload involves constantly working your muscles harder than before, and is arguably the best way to build muscle. Here are the 3 ways you can use progressive overload to build muscle.
How heavy should my dumbbells be?
Choosing the right dumbbell weight is crucial to maximise your strength training results. This article provides valuable insights on determining the appropriate weight.
Understanding weights
What’s the Difference Between Olympic and Standard Barbells?
Deciding on which barbell to go for can be tricky. The differences may not be obvious and some people aren’t even aware that there are differences, but these two types of barbell are not the same. Let’s take a look.
Are Softgrip Dumbbells Better Than Traditional Dumbbells?
You’re set on getting some dumbbells. You’ve looked online to see what’s available. The range is huge. And now you’re stuck. You’ve noticed softgrip dumbbells but are unsure if they are for you. What do you choose?
Lifting weights has so many health benefits. It builds muscle and strengthens your joints and bones which helps to reduce the risk of certain health conditions like osteoporosis. Building muscle also helps us burn calories efficiently since muscle tissue burns calories even when resting so if you’re looking to lose weight, adding in some weight training will boost your metabolism and increase calorie burn. We lose muscle mass as we get older so adding some strength training to exercise routines helps us to keep strong and active and reduces the risk of injury. If you are new to lifting weights, you could start with some light dumbbells or kettlebells, and as you get stronger, increase the weight and number of reps you do. Wrist weights and ankle weights are also a great way to add weight whilst doing other activities such as walking or running. They are easy to wear and will help tone and build muscle. If you are used to weight training, bars and barbells are a great option since you can add different sizes of weight plate depending on how heavy you want to go. Don’t forget the collars for your bars to ensure you’re keeping the weight plates secured safely onto your bar before you start lifting.