Despite the funny name, and perhaps not being as well-known as pushups or squats, burpees are a challenging exercise that work many of the major muscle groups in your body. A burpee is essentially a two-part exercise: a pushup followed by a leap in the air. Doing several burpees in a row can be tiring, […]
Standing 14,115ft (4032m) tall, Pikes Peak is one of the most iconic mountains in Colorado – and in all the USA. Indeed, in 1893, a teacher named Katharine Lee Bates was so moved by the panoramic views from the summit that she penned a poem that later became “America the Beautiful.” Today, “America’s Mountain” continues to wow […]
Share on Pinterest Strength training, or resistance training, is the activity of using your muscles against resistance, which makes them bigger and stronger. It’s a key part of any fitness regimen. Commonly, strength training is associated with lifting weights, but there are many ways to do it. You can also do calisthenics, which uses your […]
Share on Pinterest The decline pushup is a variation of the basic pushup. It’s done with your feet on an elevated surface, which puts your body at a downward angle and works your shoulders and pecs. When you do pushups in this position, you work more of your upper pectoral muscles and front shoulders.
Whether you’re looking to immerse yourself in local culture, watch wildlife, explore magnificent natural landscapes, or simple relax on a beach, be inspired by some of the world’s most interesting and unspoiled islands. With help from The Islands Book, Lonely Planet’s compilation of the world’s most amazing 150 islands, we’ve pulled together this list of […]
