For a full-looking, defined and well-trained chest, it’s really important to focus as much on the lower chest as it is the upper section. Because of the limited variation of exercises and ranges of motion available, the lower chest is… Continue Reading
We talk a lot here at Dumbbell Fit about physical health and wellbeing, but perhaps not so much about mental health. Mental and physical health go hand-in-hand and can directly impact each other. We can reap the rewards of being… Continue Reading
The close relationship between sleep and overall health is well-researched. A good night’s sleep allows both the body and brain to recover and ensures we feel alert and refreshed the following day. One-in-three people suffer from poor sleep for a… Continue Reading
When we think about losing weight, we typically steer ourselves towards cardio, in particular steady state cardio such as long-distance running or cycling. Whilst this has many health benefits, it’s not hugely effective at maximising fat loss. So could switching… Continue Reading
If you’re working out with weights at the gym then generally you’re there not just to lose fat, but to gain muscle, particularly if you’re a guy. Although the term ‘muscle’ can refer to organs such as the heart (cardiac… Continue Reading
CBD (or Cannabidiol) has grown rapidly in popularity over the last few years and is fast becoming renowned across the world for its positive and wide-ranging health and wellbeing benefits. Whether it’s for physical ailments such as arthritis or joint pain,… Continue Reading
Time under tension or ‘TUT’, relates to the amount of time a muscle is held under strain or tension during a set. By incorporating TUT into your workouts, you are extending each phase of the movement to make your sets… Continue Reading
It happens to the best of us. You’re making great progress with your weight loss, doing everything right and seeing results, when all of a sudden those scales refuse to budge. This road barrier often happens just after you’ve lost… Continue Reading
You’ve no doubt heard of intermittent fasting at some point in the fairly recent past and wondered what on earth it is. Put briefly, intermittent fasting (IF) is a pattern of eating that switches between periods of fasting and periods… Continue Reading
Whether you’re an avid gym-goer, or a home gym convert, you should always be looking for new, challenging ways to mix up your workouts and keep progress coming, which often means looking beyond what regular dumbbells and resistance bands can… Continue Reading