fitness tips
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
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!
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...
Mar 15, 2024
Best Cardio at Home Workouts Without Running
What do you think about first when you think about cardio? That’s right, running. Pounding the pavement, putting one foot in front of the other rapidly, going in circles around a track. Luckily, you don’t have to run to do cardio at home – in fact, no-running cardio is preferred for longevity and health purposes. Toss out the treadmill and get ready to reap the rewards of cardio without losing your knees in the process.
Mar 4, 2024
How to Bench Press Effectively to Develop a Thick Chest
When you think of chest workouts, your mind undoubtedly heads to the bench press, and for good reason. It can be daunting even to begin a bench press routine but fear not, for we have the definitive overview of bench press for you to start pressing and develop a massive chest.
Mar 4, 2024
The Basics of Powerlifting: Crafting a Powerful Powerlifter’s Physique
Powerlifting is a terrific skill to have, no matter your goals. This strength sport showcases the best at technical lifts, not only lifting massive amounts of weight but also doing it with proper form. Moreover, a powerlifting physique is highly desirable, resembling a functional bodybuilder's.
In this article, we’ll do a deep dive comparing powerlifting vs. bodybuilding and walk you through a beginner powerlifting program so you can get started on your own powerlifting journey.
Dec 27, 2023
The Definitive Guide to Good Squat Form
Buckle up! This guide looks at all aspects of proper squatting form. Learn how to position yourself correctly before performing squats, which muscles are involved in the movement, and critical tips on training for mass, power, or strength.
Dec 27, 2023
Aerobic vs. Anaerobic Exercises: Differences & Benefits of Both Movement Types
Aerobic and anaerobic exercises are the antithesis of each other yet can yield incredible results separately or together. From PVL’s point of view, implementing both throughout the week could significantly boost athleticism, aesthetics, and general health.
Oct 25, 2023
The Best Supplements for Energy & Weight Loss vs. Weight Gain
As summer comes to a close, you might be looking one of two ways: Cutting for a lean fall physique, or bulking to be thick and strong during the winter. No matter which one you choose, there are supplements you can take to enhance your progress, and PVL has a comprehensive list for both.
Oct 11, 2023
The 4-Week Running Training Plan for 5K and 10K Races
If you’ve signed up for a 5k or 10k and have never run those types of races before, don’t panic! There’s a training method designed to prepare you to run those daunting distances to the best of your ability. And PVL has that exact training modality for you!
Read on to see how to train for a 5k and a 10k, overarching race tactics, and what to expect on race day.
Let’s hit the ground running.
