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Aug 14, 2024
Mastering the Art of Beach Volleyball with Olympic Silver Medalist Brandie Wilkerson
In the world of beach volleyball, few athletes have achieved the level of success and recognition that Canada’s Brandie Wilkerson now enjoys. Fresh off her silver medal win at the recent Olympic Games, Brandie has cemented her place as one of the sport’s all-time greats. Her ability to seamlessly transform defense into offense on the sand court has made her a formidable opponent and a role model for aspiring volleyball players worldwide.
Jul 18, 2024
The PVL Plant-Based Nutrition Primer: How to Get Lean & Mean on Leafy Greens
Plants. They’ve been here long, sustaining life for numerous animals and the human race. It only makes sense that a diet high in these most natural foods would provide many physical and mental health benefits. But how can you start a plant-based meal plan? PVL is your go-to resource. We’ll explain the different plant-based diet structures, how to plan your veggie-based meals, and a few plant-based diet recipe ideas to help get you started on your nutritional journey.
Jun 27, 2024
Battle of Techniques: Drop Sets Vs. Supersets
Have you recently hit a training plateau? Add drop sets and supersets to stimulate new muscle growth. These training techniques offer diverse fitness benefits and can be tailored to meet the needs of lifters of all levels. Below, we explore both methods to help you decide which is best suited for your training regimen.
Jun 27, 2024
5 Easy Ways to Know if You're Losing Fat
Seeing the scale go down could mean you're shedding fat, but it could also just be water weight or, worse, precious muscle you're losing. If torching fat is your mission (and it's a great one to have!), it’s essential to recognize the difference between fat loss and weight loss.
Jun 18, 2024
Stay Fit During Summer with This Lean Bulk Meal Plan
It’s a unique challenge to stay lean during the summer and eat well. Summertime is full of social events and delicio...
Jun 18, 2024
Heavy Vs. Light Weights: Which is Better for Building Muscle?
Regarding bodybuilding, we all know how crucial weightlifting is for muscle mass and strength. But did you know that lifting light weights can actually give you the same results as lifting heavy weights?
Jun 18, 2024
How to Boost Your Stamina for Peak Fitness
Endurance is crucial for nailing your fitness goals! It's all about helping your body perform at its best, longer, by getting oxygen and nutrients where they need to go. Improving your endurance will take your fitness game to the next level! Stick with us, and we’ll show you how to boost that stamina so you can get in peak shape.
Jun 4, 2024
The Outdoor Workout Plan for Gaining Epic Muscle Mass During the Summer
You want to get absolutely shredded, yet you don’t want to spend your entire summer inside a climate-controlled gym. The sun provides many health benefits, and there’s no better feeling than a sweat sesh out in nature. PVL is here to help you accomplish your muscle-building goals while enjoying the sunshine. All you need is your bodyweight! We have the ultimate at-home, full-body calisthenics workout plan to experience unreal hypertrophy and explosive power from anywhere in the world. Let’s get to it!
Jun 4, 2024
4 Leg & Glutes Exercises for Massive Muscle Growth
Your glutes and legs are fundamental in propelling and generating explosive strength. Robust legs and glutes are also crucial for maintaining lower back health. They significantly influence your posture and can help alleviate knee discomfort, too.
If you aim to enhance your glutes and legs on leg day, we've curated the perfect set of exercises for you. But to optimize muscle development, you must emphasize proper form and avoid common errors, which we’ll cover below for each free-weight movement.
May 7, 2024
What are your Supplements Doing for Your Gut
As a fitness individual, your health is at the top of your priority list. After all, you spend hours ensuring that yo...
May 1, 2024
How to Know If You’re Making Progress: The Ultimate Guide to Workout Tracking
Your fitness success will only go so far as your data recording. Yes, you read that right; how you track workouts directly correlates to your end physique. But how can you record your gym progress? Where do you start? Fortunately, with PVL as your trusted courier and guide, you no longer need to lament, "Why am I not making progress at the gym?"
Apr 25, 2024
3 Types of Diets for Body Recomp: A Full Analysis of the Paleo Vs. Keto Diet & Intermittent Fasting
If you consistently attend a gym, you want to improve your physique for the better, whether that means gaining muscle, losing body fat, or both. Diets are pivotal for any type of body recomposition, but exactly which diet is best for your goals will differ due to numerous factors. The only way to determine which foods and meal setups are best for you is through trial and error. Here, PVL will go over the top three diets linked to effective body recomposition, giving you a complete overview of what each can provide and how to structure each.