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One of the key principles to experiencing continual growth in your workouts is, as you know, to change things up. Never get stuck in the same routine, or you’ll fall into a plateau. Yes, the best way to keep your body guessing is by introducing different exercises. However, providing it with different techniques in which you do these exercises is also a sure-fire way to keep your body in adaptation mode. Below, we’ll illustrate some of the most effective methods for continual growth.Single set. The most common method. This is an exercise, performed by itself.            Example: A set of bicep curls. Super set. This is 2 exercises performed back-to-back, without rest.            Example: A set of bicep curls, followed by a set of hammer curls. Giant set. This is 3–4 exercises performed back-to-back without rest.            Example: A set of bicep curls, followed by a set of hammer curls, followed by a set of reverse curls. Drop set. This is an exercise performed to a desired number of reps, and then immediately followed up with the same exercise, at a lighter weight. There are variations to this…

Omega-3 fatty acids are one of the most unsung heroes of any mainstream nutrition advice. They’re incredibly beneficial to the human body, and are absolutely necessary for certain functions (that’s why they’re called “essential”). What’s funny is, though, is that the body is unable to create this important fat itself. That’s why it’s important to include foods with omega-3s in your diet. There are plenty of foods containing omega-3s (most commonly fish). However, there are some foods, like certain pastas and breads, that have been enhanced with the benefits of omega-3s too.Why would you want to include this polyunsaturated fatty acid in your diet? Well, they’re essential for a ton of bodily functions, but also are full of health benefits as well. These include: improved artery health, cholesterol, and lung health. support for mental, joint, and bone health. decreased chance of cancer (colon, breast and prostate). enhanced mood, promote weight loss, and help to protect vision. For those of you who are looking to build muscle, it’s been suggested that fish oils support protein synthesis in muscles, and help reduce muscle breakdown! Don’t sweat it too much if you’re having trouble fitting in foods teeming with omega-3s. These days it’s…