Hatha is a general term for any type of yoga in which physical postures are practiced. Most of the types of yoga taught in yoga studios actually come from hatha yoga. Studios often use the term to describe their beginner classes, which are slower paced and focused on teaching the basics. Hatha yoga poses for beginners are often aimed at developing flexibility, working with breathing, and maintaining balance. (more…)

Myth #1. Strength training will make you muscular and masculine.

No wonder this is the most popular myth among ladies. Regular strength training will not make you muscular. Why? The explanation is simple. Women cannot synthesize enough testosterone (one of the main anabolic hormones) naturally like men. In this regard, it is impossible for women to gain significant muscle mass simply by lifting heavy objects.

When you think of strength training, the image of a female bodybuilder probably comes to mind. Most of these women use anabolic steroids (synthetic testosterone) as well as other supplements to develop a similar physique. Plus, you’ll need to spend hours in the gym lifting weights to achieve these results, and let’s not forget that most female bodybuilders are genetically predisposed to bulking up!

Female bodybuilders don’t look like this by chance. It takes a huge amount of effort, backed up by synthetic testosterone and the right genetics. If you are just training without steroids, you have nothing to worry about. Moreover, this way you will get rid of cellulite and get a toned figure, like fitness models from magazines. (more…)

Interesting exercises of your choice. Here are a few suggestions that can safely be called “the first league of home exercises.” They require a minimum amount of equipment and you will make any of them, both in the beginner and advanced versions of yourself. (more…)