Do You Need to “Feel the Burn” to Get Results?

by workoutstips.com | Dec 8, 2023 | Daily Fitness Tips

Feel the burn! It’s a common refrain in fitness — as ubiquitous as reminders to pay attention to your breath or engage your core. But what exactly is happening in your body when you “feel the burn” during exercise? And is it a sensation you should chase with...

The Most Misunderstood Macro: Why Carbs Matter More Than You Think

by workoutstips.com | Dec 8, 2023 | Daily Fitness Tips

As one of the three essential macronutrients — the others being protein and fat — carbohydrates are the body’s primary fuel source. But to many a dietary expert’s dismay, carbs have become the misunderstood middle child of nutrition. Popular low-carb eating...

Build a Bigger, Stronger Chest With These Resistance Band Exercises

by workoutstips.com | Dec 7, 2023 | Daily Fitness Tips

When you hear “resistance band workout,” a set of jacked pectoral muscles may not be the first image that comes to mind. But resistance band chest exercises — even those that utilize the smallest “mini” band — can effectively build strength and mass in the chest...

Skip the Gym — Work Your Chest and Triceps at Home With These 7 Moves

by workoutstips.com | Dec 7, 2023 | Daily Fitness Tips

You can get a great chest and triceps workout at home without weights — take it from Robert Herbst, a 19-time World Champion powerlifter and member of the AAU Strength Sports Hall of Fame. His go-to move for strengthening the chest and triceps at home?...

Why You Shouldn’t Wash Raw Chicken

by workoutstips.com | Dec 6, 2023 | Daily Fitness Tips

As with raw eggs, uncooked chicken can contain salmonella and other disease-causing germs. So should you wash chicken before cooking it? For years, experts have urged caution and good hygiene practices when handling raw pieces of the bird. Many people thought they...

Why Sugar Withdrawal Might Give You a Headache

by workoutstips.com | Dec 6, 2023 | Daily Fitness Tips

So you’re considering cutting sugar from your diet, or maybe you’re already on your way. Either way, you’ve probably heard about some potential side effects of giving sugar the boot, like the dreaded sugar withdrawal. When cutting back on the sweet stuff, some people...