EPOC: Understanding the Afterburn Effect, Benefits, and Maximization
EPOC, or Excess Post-exercise Oxygen Consumption, is fundamentally a beneficial physiological response representing the body's increased energy expend...
By Jordan
Category: Exercise & Fitness
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Sports Treadmill: Activation, Safety, and Operation Guide
Turning on a sports treadmill involves a systematic process of ensuring proper placement, connecting to power, activating the main switch, engaging th...
By Alex
Knee Lunges: Understanding Form, Benefits, and Variations
Knee lunges are performed by stepping forward, lowering your body until both knees are at 90-degree angles with the back knee hovering, and then pushi...
By Hart
Jumping Up and Down: Benefits, Types, and Safe Incorporation
Jumping up and down is an exceptionally effective form of exercise that offers significant cardiovascular, musculoskeletal, and metabolic benefits whe...
By Hart
Rowing Machine: How Distance is Measured, Key Factors, and Training Implications
Distance on a rowing machine is calculated based on the mechanical work performed by the user, specifically the power generated during each stroke, wh...
By Hart
Tibialis Raise: The Opposite of a Calf Raise, Benefits, and How to Perform
The opposite of a calf raise, which involves plantarflexion, is the tibialis raise, an exercise that targets dorsiflexion and primarily engages the ti...
By Hart
Zwift and Concept2: Connecting Your PM5, Enhancing Workouts, and Troubleshooting
Connecting your Concept2 machine (RowErg, SkiErg, or BikeErg) to Zwift is primarily achieved via Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) from the Concept2 PM5 moni...
By Jordan
Treadmills: Walking on a Turned-Off Machine, Benefits, and Risks
While physically possible, walking on a turned-off motorized treadmill transforms it into a challenging, self-powered exercise requiring significant e...
By Alex
Standing Crunch: Benefits, Muscles Worked, Proper Form, and Variations
The standing crunch is a functional bodyweight exercise that targets the rectus abdominis and obliques by bringing the rib cage closer to the pelvis i...
By Jordan
