Since the year 2000 and his first interpretation of Wolverine in the film X-Men, Hugh Jackman has not stopped playing this mythical character on the big screen. But to shine in this demanding role, the Australian actor had to undergo an incredible physical transformation. Discover the diet and the weight training program followed by Hugh Jackman to put on his new body...
The psoas is a little-known muscle in the human body, yet it plays an essential role in its functioning. Located at the level of the hips, it can be responsible for mechanical blockages and lumbar pain if it is not sufficiently flexible. It is therefore essential to relax it by regularly practicing stretching exercises. Stretching the psoas will help you...
The pull-up is an ideal bodybuilding exercise for building upper body strength. In a previous article, I explained how to do pull-ups correctly. Today, we will discover the 9 types of pull-ups that can be performed. 1 - Pronation pull-up Pronation pull-up (or pull-up) is the basic version of the...
Years before Arnold Schwarzenegger, Steve Reeves was the first bodybuilder to have a career in the world of cinema. Endowed with an extraordinary physique, the American athlete won the title of Mr. Universe in 1950 and served as a model for an entire generation of bodybuilders. Discover his story, which is both fascinating and...
Have you ever noticed those circle-shaped marks on the skin of athletes such as Michael Phelps or Karim Benzema? These reddish marks are the result of cupping therapy, a practice derived from traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). This cupping therapy is said to be very effective in relieving muscle pain and improving muscle tone.
How to build up your calves? This is a question that many bodybuilding enthusiasts ask themselves. Often neglected, the calves nevertheless play an essential role in aesthetics and sports performance. But to develop them, you need to learn how to work them effectively. Discover 3 exercises for the calves without equipment that will help you...
To lose weight, it is essential to establish a caloric deficit. This means that your energy expenditure must be greater than the amount of calories consumed. Knowing what 0-calorie foods are can help you better control your calorie intake. What is a 0 calorie food? Are there really any 0-calorie foods?
I propose you today to discover a gym considered as the Mecca of bodybuilding: Gold's Gym Venice in Los Angeles. Located a few meters from the famous Venice Beach, this gym has hosted the greatest bodybuilders in history, starting with Arnold Schwarzenegger....
When starting out, weight trainers tend to focus on loads, execution tempo or number of reps. But to build muscle at the gym, it is also essential to take into account another parameter: recovery time. Often neglected, the time of rest in the...
You want to avoid the yo-yo effect after a low-calorie diet? You are in a weight loss phase, but can no longer eliminate the excess fat? If you are in one of these two situations, reverse dieting can help you achieve your goals. But is it really possible to lose...
Sore joints are a real handicap, both for weight training and for activities of daily living. They can be the result of a lack of warm-up, overtraining, a past trauma or a bad diet. However, these pathologies are not inevitable. So, how to relieve joint pain...
The French gyms never cease to surprise me! After the wonderful Hoist Fitness machines from Training Go in Montpellier, I discovered a new fitness machine during a workout at the Fitness Park in Antibes: the StairMaster HIITMill X. This revolutionary treadmill is ideal for doing some serious workouts...
Gaining dry muscle is the main goal of many bodybuilding enthusiasts. But is it really possible to gain muscle volume without gaining fat? Unfortunately, no. Talking about dry muscle is actually a misnomer. In fact, gaining mass necessarily involves gaining fat. However, we are going to...
Very often, gyms in France suffer from the comparison with those in the United States. Many of you have already pointed out to me that the machines I use during my sessions at Elev8tion Fitness Miami are not available in France. Today, with Training Go Montpellier, I am going to prove to you that there is no such thing as...
Supposed to reproduce the benefits of physical activity at altitude, the training mask is a fitness accessory increasingly used by runners and combat sports enthusiasts. It is also starting to appear in gyms. But then, what is it really? Is the training mask a...
Collagen is a protein widely present in the human body. It is a component that is widely used in cosmetics, particularly in the design of anti-wrinkle creams. But collagen has many other unknown virtues and can play an important role in muscle development. What is collagen? Collagen alone represents a major part of the body's...
Pull-ups are one of the most popular callisthenic exercises. Very popular with bodybuilding, fitness, crossfit and street workout enthusiasts, pull-ups have several variations. This is notably the case of Australian pull-ups, a bodyweight exercise ideal for building back muscles. Let's discover...
