Workout Ideas Archives - yourdailysportfix.com yourdailysportfix.com Thu, 26 Oct 2023 11:02:33 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.3 https://yourdailysportfix.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/cropped-FAVICON_2-32x32.png Workout Ideas Archives - yourdailysportfix.com 32 32 How To Improve Grip Strength (and Why It Matters) https://yourdailysportfix.com/how-to-improve-grip-strength-and-why-it-matters/ Thu, 26 Oct 2023 12:24:00 +0000 https://yourdailysportfix.com/?p=24142 Grip strength refers to the power in your hands and forearms to grip and object and hold on. It’s a skill valued by climbers, rowers, and others who use their hands, but developing good grip strength can help anyone who’s interested in weight lifting and gaining strength in the gym. A strong grip will mean […]

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Grip strength refers to the power in your hands and forearms to grip and object and hold on. It’s a skill valued by climbers, rowers, and others who use their hands, but developing good grip strength can help anyone who’s interested in weight lifting and gaining strength in the gym. A strong grip will mean better form as you lift, and less likelihood of injuring your hands or wrists. If grip strength is something you’d like to improve, read on for three ways to develop it.

Grip Trainer

You can buy these simple devices from most sports shops, or head to a specialist climbing store if you’re not having any luck in your standard sports stores. The aim of these is very simple, to quickly develop and strengthen your grip strength. Holding the device one handed, slowly squeeze the handles together before slowly releasing. Repeat for as many times as you can before switching hands. If you do this daily, your grip strength will quickly improve.

Rowing Machine

Try going on the rowing machine at least once a week in the gym. This is the perfect piece of equipment to develop strength in your forearms and hands, and even five minutes done at a fast speed can rapidly improve your grip strength.

Try Climbing

If you have an indoor climbing gym in your town, go for a try out session. You will be surprised at how quickly your forearms tire, but this also shows you how much you’re working on that grip strength! Try some gentle stretching exercises after your climbing session to condition the muscles and tendons.

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Find Working Out Boring? 3 Tips to Make it More Fun https://yourdailysportfix.com/find-working-out-boring-3-tips-to-make-it-more-fun/ Sun, 10 Sep 2023 16:50:00 +0000 https://yourdailysportfix.com/?p=23769 For some people, exercise is much more than just a part of their daily wellness routine—it’s a way of life, an essential piece of how they define themselves as a person. For others, however, working out feels more like a chore, something that they dread the very idea of and will do anything in their […]

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For some people, exercise is much more than just a part of their daily wellness routine—it’s a way of life, an essential piece of how they define themselves as a person. For others, however, working out feels more like a chore, something that they dread the very idea of and will do anything in their power to get out of doing. While there are many reasons that people may not enjoy exercise, one of the most common is that they simply find it boring. If you can relate, read on for some of our best tips on how to make working out more fun.

Choose Activities You Love

The easiest way to make exercise enjoyable is by choosing activities that genuinely interest you. If you dread the idea of running, and going to the gym feels like a chore, there’s no shame in dancing, hiking, or playing team sports instead. You can even use working out as an opportunity to channel your inner child with activities like jumping on a trampoline or using a weighted hula hoop. 

Mix It Up

They say variety is the spice of life, and this applies to your fitness life, as well. Repetitive routines can get seriously boring, but incorporating a mix of exercise styles that challenge your body in different ways will keep things feeling fresh. For example, if your goal is to workout three times per week, try doing yoga one day for flexibility, hiking one day as cardio, and rock climbing once to build strength. 

Find a Workout Buddy 

A good friend can turn even the most boring, mundane, when-will-this-be-over workout into a fun experience that you actually enjoy. Whether you go for a run, try acro yoga, or just follow a YouTube video together, having a workout buddy can keep you accountable in a way that just feels like good friends catching up.

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ersion="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?> Workout Ideas Archives - yourdailysportfix.com yourdailysportfix.com Thu, 26 Oct 2023 11:02:33 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.3 https://yourdailysportfix.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/cropped-FAVICON_2-32x32.png Workout Ideas Archives - yourdailysportfix.com 32 32 How To Improve Grip Strength (and Why It Matters) https://yourdailysportfix.com/how-to-improve-grip-strength-and-why-it-matters/ Thu, 26 Oct 2023 12:24:00 +0000 https://yourdailysportfix.com/?p=24142 Grip strength refers to the power in your hands and forearms to grip and object and hold on. It’s a skill valued by climbers, rowers, and others who use their hands, but developing good grip strength can help anyone who’s interested in weight lifting and gaining strength in the gym. A strong grip will mean […]

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Grip strength refers to the power in your hands and forearms to grip and object and hold on. It’s a skill valued by climbers, rowers, and others who use their hands, but developing good grip strength can help anyone who’s interested in weight lifting and gaining strength in the gym. A strong grip will mean better form as you lift, and less likelihood of injuring your hands or wrists. If grip strength is something you’d like to improve, read on for three ways to develop it.

Grip Trainer

You can buy these simple devices from most sports shops, or head to a specialist climbing store if you’re not having any luck in your standard sports stores. The aim of these is very simple, to quickly develop and strengthen your grip strength. Holding the device one handed, slowly squeeze the handles together before slowly releasing. Repeat for as many times as you can before switching hands. If you do this daily, your grip strength will quickly improve.

Rowing Machine

Try going on the rowing machine at least once a week in the gym. This is the perfect piece of equipment to develop strength in your forearms and hands, and even five minutes done at a fast speed can rapidly improve your grip strength.

Try Climbing

If you have an indoor climbing gym in your town, go for a try out session. You will be surprised at how quickly your forearms tire, but this also shows you how much you’re working on that grip strength! Try some gentle stretching exercises after your climbing session to condition the muscles and tendons.

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Find Working Out Boring? 3 Tips to Make it More Fun https://yourdailysportfix.com/find-working-out-boring-3-tips-to-make-it-more-fun/ Sun, 10 Sep 2023 16:50:00 +0000 https://yourdailysportfix.com/?p=23769 For some people, exercise is much more than just a part of their daily wellness routine—it’s a way of life, an essential piece of how they define themselves as a person. For others, however, working out feels more like a chore, something that they dread the very idea of and will do anything in their […]

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For some people, exercise is much more than just a part of their daily wellness routine—it’s a way of life, an essential piece of how they define themselves as a person. For others, however, working out feels more like a chore, something that they dread the very idea of and will do anything in their power to get out of doing. While there are many reasons that people may not enjoy exercise, one of the most common is that they simply find it boring. If you can relate, read on for some of our best tips on how to make working out more fun.

Choose Activities You Love

The easiest way to make exercise enjoyable is by choosing activities that genuinely interest you. If you dread the idea of running, and going to the gym feels like a chore, there’s no shame in dancing, hiking, or playing team sports instead. You can even use working out as an opportunity to channel your inner child with activities like jumping on a trampoline or using a weighted hula hoop. 

Mix It Up

They say variety is the spice of life, and this applies to your fitness life, as well. Repetitive routines can get seriously boring, but incorporating a mix of exercise styles that challenge your body in different ways will keep things feeling fresh. For example, if your goal is to workout three times per week, try doing yoga one day for flexibility, hiking one day as cardio, and rock climbing once to build strength. 

Find a Workout Buddy 

A good friend can turn even the most boring, mundane, when-will-this-be-over workout into a fun experience that you actually enjoy. Whether you go for a run, try acro yoga, or just follow a YouTube video together, having a workout buddy can keep you accountable in a way that just feels like good friends catching up.

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