There certainly comes a time when you feel like you’re not making any progress in the gym even though you work out a lot. Maybe your body just got used to all the exercises and reps you’re doing and you have to think about how to step up your game a bit. Or maybe you’re just not achieving the results you wanted as fast as you thought you could. Whatever the reason may be, take a look at these five tips that might help you improve your gym performance.
Change your routine
Following the same boring workout routine every single time is not productive at all. When your body gets used to your gym routine, it gets rather easy to complete the goal that you set for the day. This means that your overall performance will gradually drop. You should try doing some new exercises, as you will stimulate new...
Even if you are pumped up for exercise for the majority of the time, there will always be a few days when it is tough to motivate yourself and find that precious energy. However, with the right routine during and before the workout, you can easily find the solution to these tough days. In this article, we will give you the six most important tips to improve your energy levels before a workout.
Energizing pre-workout snacks
Complex carbohydrates, in combination with healthy protein and fats, are a great pre-workout snack. It is a great way to provide your body with the necessary nutrients, fuel it and boost your energy levels. Some of the best pre-workout snacks are peanut butter toast, yogurt and granola and an apple with almond butter. The amount that you eat and the time between that meal and the exercise are totally up to you. Eat as...
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Fatigue or lack of energy can be the result of a number of factors. Physical fatigue may be the result of mitochondrial dysfunction or a poor supply of oxygen to the cells. The mitochondria are the part of the cell which generate energy aerobically (with oxygen). Fatigue may also be mental. Mental fatigue can often be hard to distinguish from physical fatigue as they more often than not occur together. However, mental fatigue can result from an imbalance in the levels of certain energising neurotransmitters in the brain or may...
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