Vidur Saini

Southern Asia

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The Secret to a Bigger Bench and Shoulders

6 days ago | fitnessvolt.com | Vidur Saini

The bench press has been considered the ultimate test of upper-body strength since time immemorial. It is also one of the first exercises you learn upon starting your training journey. It is no secret that some people are better at this exercise than others. While most believe that the superior performance is the result of favorable genetics and biomechanics (bigger chest and shorter arms), the real difference actually comes down to training technique.
10,000 Steps or Japanese Walking? Experts Reveal Which is Better

1 week ago | fitnessvolt.com | Vidur Saini

Walking 10,000 steps daily is arguably the most popular fitness trend right now. You’ll see people strap on a fitness tracker and hit the pavement, hoping to shed excess fat and achieve their weight loss objectives. However, most hit a plateau within a few weeks of starting this challenge. On the other hand, the Japanese walking practice offers a much more manageable solution. It involves alternating between three minutes of fast walking and three minutes of slow strolling, typically for 30 minutes.
30-Minute Kettlebell Routine Shreds Fat and Builds Real-World Strength

1 week ago | fitnessvolt.com | Vidur Saini

Fancy gyms and new equipment can sound great, but as a personal trainer with almost two decades in the trenches, I can attest that the gym grind can wear people down. Training in a commercial gym during rush hours, costly fees, and long commutes can steal your time and motivation to achieve your dream physique. The good news is that you can ditch the gym and still torch fat while building real-world strength with nothing more than a kettlebell.
Forget the Gym - These 3 Kettlebell Moves Will Transform Your Entire Body

1 week ago | fitnessvolt.com | Vidur Saini

Kettlebells are one of the most versatile training equipment. Since the center of gravity is placed under the handle, it requires a lot more core muscle engagement compared to dumbbell or barbell exercises. As a personal trainer who specializes in working with home trainers, I have helped several people transform their physiques using nothing but kettlebells. The best thing about kettlebell (KB) training is that you do not need a whole host of exercises to carve your dream physique.
Eat This Carb/Protein Combo Post-Workout

1 week ago | fitnessvolt.com | Vidur Saini

Maximising your fitness and transformation potential requires mastering every aspect of your lifestyle, from training to diet and recovery. With time, most lifters start experimenting with different meal plans and try to time their nutrient intake for optimal anabolic response. This is known as nutrient timing and mainly involves consuming carbs and protein at strategic times around your workouts.
Short Sand Workouts for Extreme Summer Conditioning

2 weeks ago | fitnessvolt.com | Vidur Saini

Beaches are undoubtedly among the most pristine places on earth. The shoreline has a unique energy that is both soothing and deeply inspiring. Let’s be honest, most of us join the gym so we can look dapper on the beach. The mildly hot and humid environment of the beach makes it perfect for training. It can temporarily increase your metabolic and heart rate as your body has to work harder to cool itself down, helping you burn more calories.
The Single Best Exercise for Each Muscle (If You Had to Choose ONE)

2 weeks ago | fitnessvolt.com | Vidur Saini

Most of us have very limited time and want to make the most of each second of training. As a personal trainer, I’m constantly asked about the best exercises for each muscle group to help maximize gains. We see a ton of new machines and equipment each year that promise to target the muscles from unique angles and unlock new growth. Over time, lifters end up cluttering their workouts with ineffective exercises, leading them to a rut.
Get Big Without Changing Weights

2 weeks ago | fitnessvolt.com | Vidur Saini

Lifting weights consistently can kickstart your muscle gains, but sticking to the same routine for an extended period can lead to plateaus. Advanced training techniques like drop sets are an excellent way to break through the rut and ignite new muscle growth. Drop sets involve performing a set until hitting mechanical failure, then immediately reducing the weight and continuing the exercise without rest until failure again. This process can be repeated multiple times.
The Key to Fixing a "Broken" Metabolism

3 weeks ago | fitnessvolt.com | Vidur Saini

A tight waist and crisp muscle conditioning are a common goal shared by millions around the world. As more people become aware of the secrets of dieting and achieve peak muscle conditioning, we are witnessing a huge shift toward calorie-restrictive diets. While overly rigid meal plans might help you shed excess kilos quickly, sticking to them long-term can slow down your metabolism, leaving you feeling stuck and unmotivated.
I Slowed Down My Reps for 4 Weeks

3 weeks ago | fitnessvolt.com | Vidur Saini

Most new exercisers think training consistently is a sure-shot path to more gains. This idea is generally fueled by newbie gains, where a lifter makes exponential progress in the initial weeks. However, the road to pro-level gains isn’t always linear. As a personal trainer with almost two decades in the trenches, I can attest that most athletes hit a plateau within 12-24 weeks of starting training. No matter how hard they try (more reps, heavier weights, new routines), they are stuck in a rut.