Author: Jamie Logie

Squats may be the king of all exercises. They build power, strength, muscle, burn calories, and serve as a full-body exercise even though you’re working your legs. Hopefully, you’re including squats in your training. But what are some squat alternatives if you have trouble with regular barbell squats, or just want to mix things up? This is where hack squats come into play. The hack squat takes the same concept as the back squat but is done on a machine at an angle. This can help to take pressure off the knees and may target the quads even better. It’s hard…

The split squat jump is a tremendous exercise to build power, muscles, coordination, and improve athletic performance. It may appeal to those with a more advanced level of training, but it can still be used by those just starting out. Split squat jumps take some practice to master, but can be an effective part of any training routine. They are often used by competitive athletes to improve power and performance. For the average trainer, they are a great way to add variation to your program, improve strength and muscle, and develop more explosive power. Split squat jumps can also help…

You know you need to eat healthily but is it all just about quinoa and kale? Are there other great foods you should be consuming to be as healthy as possible? You’ve come to the right place because in this episode I’m going to share some of the best foods out there that you should be eating. Some of the foods on this list are going to be familiar but I’ll share why they are so healthy and conditions that they can help with. There will also be a bunch that you may have never tried – or ever heard…

Are you overpaying every time you go grocery shopping? Food shopping has become such a repetitive and regular pursuit you might not be aware of all the steps grocery stores take to keep you in longer and make you spend more money. I’ll break down all of this supermarket psychology. In this episode of the Regained Wellness Podcast, we’re looking at all the tricks and strategies grocery stores use to keep you in longer and spending more money. I call it supermarket psychology! In This Episode You Will Learn: Why grocery stores use the same designHow they are made to keep…

You may have noticed people performing a kneeling squat in the gym and wondered how effective this is compared to a regular squat. Is it harder on the knees? How does it work the muscles if a full range of motion is not performed? You may also wonder how to effectively perform a kneeling squat and if it’s safe to do. This article will look at all aspects of the kneeling squat and if it’s something you should include in your training. What Is The Kneeling Squat? The kneeling squat is the perfect way to work the larger muscles of the…

Everyone is always looking for a magic new exercise or a quick tip to get the best workout possible. Well, there’s a tried and true exercise that is king among all other exercises. The squat. You could call it the one exercise to rule them all. This episode will look at all things squat and why it needs to be the cornerstone of any good training program, So dig in your heels and let’s get our squat on: In This Episode On Squats You Will Learn: What makes the squat so effectiveHow you can get stronger all over from itAll…

With so many options for cardio equipment out there, how do you decide what is best for your needs? If you are trying to decide on a new piece of exercise equipment, you’ll want to consider a recumbent bike. A recumbent bike is a type of stationary bike where you are in a seated position with a slight recline. This recumbent position serves a few different features, and this article will look at the 10 benefits that come from a recumbent bike. 1. Biking Is A Tremendous Cardiovascular Workout Some of the fittest people on earth are cyclists. Biking is…

Do you love running but find it’s too painful? Have you been an avid runner but are now suffering from joint and knee pain from the constant impact on roads and sidewalks? Maybe you transitioned to running on a treadmill as many feature a shock-absorbing system to help reduce knee and joint pain. But if you still find yourself with knee pain–but your cardiovascular endurance is still good–you’ll want to consider using an elliptical machine. An elliptical machine mimics the motion of running but without any impact on the joints. You will be able to engage in the familiar running…

In the past, cardio machines for your own home were only for wealthy people. The machines were not only very expensive–they were huge. It took a lot of work to get them delivered and set up–which cost even more money. This is one of the major reasons people join a gym: you get access to the very expensive cardio equipment for only a few dollars a day. When you walk into any fitness club, the majority of the people are using cardio equipment. And what are the most used machines? Treadmills and ellipticals. People go for these as they are a great way to exercise…

Are you tired of the gym? That’s understandable. As great as a gym can be, it does have its drawbacks. You can be stuck in a contract having to pay more monthly than you had planned; there is all the commute time; parking, and fighting the crowds of people. You might also not feel safe going into a gym right now with the potential for the spread of germs and disease. Many fitness clubs are not cleaned and maintained as well as you would hope. The point is, training at home is becoming a more appealing option. It’s great to…