The Hybrid Workout Blog

WHY SHOULD I TRAIN MY GRIP STRENGTH? Grip strength is often overlooked, thus undertrained. There is a tremendous amount of upside when it comes to improving grip strength. Our bodies are designed to hang, hold, and move stuff around. Your grip is usually the first thing that gives out due to fatigue. You are literally as strong as your grip. Improved grip strength will without a doubt help you in athletic endeavors as well. Grip training strengthens your hands which make is p

Q: What is “fasted” training? What are the benefits? A: “Fasted” training refers to exercising on an empty stomach. It is best to do this type of training in the morning, after you have fasted throughout the night. Surprisingly, there are a lot of impressive benefits that are unique to “fasted” training. Scientifically speaking, your body enters a “fasted” state anywhere from 3-6 hours after your last meal. During a “fasted” state your insulin levels are at a low baseline lev

Q: Should I stretch before I workout? A: Yes! Everyone should stretch before any workout, especially if you have a desk job or sit all day. But the key is knowing what kind of stretching to perform. There are two forms of stretching: Dynamic and Static. Dynamic stretching is active stretching, meaning an end position is not held.  Instead it involves working through a range of motion using momentum as the driving force. Some good examples of dynamic stretches are leg swings,