3 fat-burning dumbbell circuits

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Here’s what we’ve got for you today:

• 3 fat-burning dumbbell complexes

• Understanding natural pre-workout ingredients

• Why the snatch is great for all strength athletes

Workouts

Standalone Complex

If your gym lacks fancy equipment or you just want to train hard without a lot of fuss, the three dumbbell complexes below may be your jam.

With the ability to load your body unilaterally and bilaterally, dumbbells are just about the most sophisticated (yet brain-dead simple) training tool on the planet. Utilizing a series of dumbbell snatches, lunges, presses, and squats, you can knock out a full-body workout in under 20 minutes. 

Though these workouts sound demanding, you can actually complete them with a single dumbbell and tweak the difficulty by adding weight, shortening your rest periods, or increasing your sets and reps. Simplify your training by embracing the beauty of these dumbbell complexes.

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Supplements

Get a Jolt

Pre-workouts are, far and away, the best-selling supplements in the fitness world. The idea of taking a magical powder to sustain great physical prowess is something we all want, but there is no need to depend solely on supplements for your gains.

The world is full of foods that aid in workouts, and we’ve compiled a list of nine all-natural ingredients you can use for some extra oomph.

Your main stimulation will likely come from a caffeine source, and green tea extract tops our list of high-quality pre-workout ingredients. Beetroot and turmeric have made the rounds for several years as hot topics, and whether they wax or wane in the mainstream, they always have a place in the pre-workout aisle of our hearts. Then there’s watermelon juice, which can increase blood flow and get your body in that sweet, sweet gym zone.

If you stick to these basics, you can’t go wrong with your magical draught on your quest for a better workout.

Exercise Tips

Get Explosive

There are full-body exercises, and then there’s the snatch. It’s a phenomenally difficult exercise that can require years to master. The journey to learn and refine the move is worth it, though. When performed correctly, the benefits of the snatch rival pretty much any other single exercise. 

Most folks know that weightlifting makes you strong, but the snatch proves that there’s more to it than that. Yes, performing heavy snatches will help make you a powerhouse of strength — but this move will also improve your speed, agility, posture, and so much more. 

Want to learn more benefits and get a complete tutorial on how to snatch the right way? We lay it all out for you in the article below.

Everything Else

Too Much of a Good Thing?

• While protein may be the most decorated of all the macronutrients, is it dangerous to overdo it? This article covers the body’s response to excess dietary protein infusions.

• Peloton isn’t done yet. The recently released Peloton Power Rower lets you join in on the fun of the popular online classes. Read our review for more.

• In your quest for a grueling cardio workout, you may have passed over the deceptively difficult task of walking on an incline. These treadmill-based workouts aim to absolve you of that mistake and get your heart and lungs in shape.