Did you know that to burn belly fat AND build muscle you should be doing both cardio and strength training? Read below for the pros of cardio, the pros of weight lifting and the amazing results that can happen when you combine the two by utilizing cardio resistance machines. Pros of Cardio & Belly Fat […]
Cortisol, the body’s main stress hormone, can be confusing. On one hand you might have heard that excess cortisol in the body leads to belly fat and weight gain so you’ll want to exercise when you’re stressed to keep belly fat at bay. On the other hand you might have heard that exercise IS a […]
Weight Lifting HQ was founded to encourage people to stay active by providing all sorts of exercising equipment. But sadly, many people reach out to us, explaining that they don’t have enough time to work out. What if we told you that you can exercise better than ever, AND in the least time possible? That’s […]
While it might be impossible to naturally target fat and lose it from just one spot on your body, you can still take steps to lose lower belly fat and see results. With these 17 tips for toning your ab muscles, changing your diet and switching some habits you can see the results you […]
It doesn’t matter where you’re at in your fitness goals, VO2 max aka maximal oxygen uptake is an important piece of data that could help you improve. You might be getting serious about your fitness habits. You could be starting your fitness journey. It doesn’t matter where you’re at when it comes to fitness and […]
Whether you’re starting a bodybuilding regimen or looking to enhance your current one, you’re eventually going to come into the same dilemma many of us face: protein supplements vs food? You might wonder, how to maximize protein best, how to best absorb it for optimal results and so forth. And how should you gauge just […]
Building muscles over 40 doesn’t have to be a painful or difficult experience. At this age your relationships and professional life are in a solid place and your body can be too. Read on to see what causes muscle breakdown as you age, what you can do about it and how to build muscles […]
There are no shortcuts to being better physically, mentally and financially. Anything worth having will take work and dedication. What if you could make that work more efficient? Having your own home gym equipment will help you reach the goals you’ve set. The back story that leads to setting up a home gym of your […]
If you are serious about building muscle and taking your workout to the next level it’s likely that you have heard of Olympic weight sets. Here are just a few reasons why an Olympic weight set might just be the best purchase for your at-home gym and a review of the top 5 olympic weight […]
When it comes to any fitness routine, there are certain essentials which are simply non-negotiable. And your dumbbell set with rack is one of them. Why is a dumbbell set with rack important? Two major reasons, strength training effectiveness and affordability. Whether you’re looking to build your endurance, tone existing muscle mass or simply want […]