It may sound counterintuitive to have a kneeling squat. Surely a squat, by its very nature, has you bending at the knees, bringing your hips downwards. How does...
What are knee crunches?
Knee crunches are a core exercise designed to really emphasize the outer core muscles of the rectus abdominis, whilst also putting a lot...
It seems to be a fairly silly idea to take pre-workouts too often. On the other hand, they are absolutely valuable – if you're looking to smash a personal best ...
HIIT (high intensity interval training) is a fantastic way to get a lot of muscular and cardiovascular stimulus in in a short amount of time. Alternating perio...
Put simply, a single step forwards uses two hundred muscles to a greater or lesser degree. Though it should be noted that very low levels of stimulation are go...
Now, more than ever, people are learning the value of training at home. Though the world may be opening up, and with it public gyms and leisure centers, many o...
Focus Factor supply dietary supplements that may be something of a miracle drug, if such a thing exists.
If you’ve ever wanted to improve your cognitive abi...
Belly fat can cause serious health problems over time in men. It is most commonly comprised of visceral fat, which represents a major risk factor for many chro...
This is an odd question to answer. By themselves, most behaviors won’t de facto decrease fitness (though laziness on any given day will impact performance). Ho...
Cardiovascular fitness – the ability of your lungs, heart, and blood vessels to take in oxygen and transport it to your muscles, where it is used to produce en...
Mike is an ACE Certified PT and a CrossFit Level 1 Trainer. He is avid lover of all sports. Basketball, tennis, athletics, volleyball, soccer, squash, golf, table tennis, even darts, you name it! He's a very active CrossFit athlete and has been WOD'ing for over 7 years. With such an intense fitness regime, Mike has learned to take care of his body physically, nutritionally, and spiritually. Mike founded ThisIsWhyImFit as a way to share his vast knowledge of exercises, diets, and general fitness advice.
