Adam Shuty
Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist
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Co-authored Articles (21)
How to Train for Front and Middle Splits Quickly: Stretches, Form & More
Master the splits safely whether you’re a total beginner or a flexible phenom Your New Year’s Resolution this year was to finally learn how to do a split, but now NYE is only a week away and you haven’t even starte...
How to
Lose Weight in 3 Days
Maintaining a healthy weight is an ongoing, life-long pursuit. But sometimes you want to shed a few pounds quickly, whether it's to meet a weight requirement, feel better in a bikini, or fit into your dream wedding dress...
How to Do the Splits Fast: A Beginner’s Guide
The best stretches and techniques for fast flexibilityTrying to nail your splits, but can’t quite seem to get them down? Doing the splits is the ultimate measure of flexibility, and it’s sure to impress your friends ...
A Beginner’s Guide to Get the Splits in One Day
Supercharge your flexibility with these pain-free stretches Doing the splits requires flexible hips, and luckily, there are tons of stretches that can improve your flexibility! In this article, we’ll walk you through d...
How to
Fix Unbalanced Arms
Working out your arms is an important part of any exercise routine. However, if you’ve noticed an uneven muscle tone or a difference in the strength of your arms, you may need to make a few changes to your routine. For...
How to
Do Center Splits
The center splits is one of most impressive ways to showcase your flexibility. It involves extending the legs in opposite directions until they form a 180 degree angle, which is useful in array of physical activities, in...
How to
Get Slim Naturally
Deciding to try and get slim can sometimes feel a little overwhelming because there are so many options, opinions, and plans out there. Thankfully, you can naturally trim down by making small, manageable changes to your ...
How to Do a Split (with Exercises for Building Flexibility)
Easy steps for doing the front or side splits Have you ever been completely awed by the flexibility of a graceful ballet dancer or gymnast and thought to yourself, "I can't do that?" Have you tried to do a split casually...
How to
Do Toe Raises
The term "toe raises" is used to refer to two different exercises. In the first, you're only moving your toes. This exercise strengthens your feet and improves your balance. "Toe raises" can also refer to an exercise in ...
How to
Do a Wall Push Up
Exercising is very important if you want to have and maintain a healthy body. Push ups are an excellent way to strengthen the muscles in your arms, shoulders, and chest, but conventional push ups off the floor are too ...
How to
Use an Exercise Ball for Beginners
Exercise balls are a useful workout tool for strengthening your core and assisting with balance exercises, such as pelvic thrusts. The ball can be difficult for beginners because it creates an unstable surface, but with ...
How to
Do Forward Splits
Being able to do a front split can be an impressive skill to have. However, doing a successful front split will require a high level of flexibility in the legs and hips. Developing this flexibility can take a lot of pr...
The Best Stretching Routine to Learn to Do the Splits
With these tips and tricks, anyone can do a split safelyThe splits are a fun and rewarding way for people of all ages and fitness levels to show off their flexibility. You don’t have to be a gymnast, yogi, or fitness e...
How to
Stretch Your Lower Back While Lying Down
If you've ever experienced stiffness, tightness, or pain in your lower back, you're definitely not alone. Lower back pain is relatively common, even among people who are otherwise in pretty good shape. Stretching your lo...
How to
Gain Flexibility in Your Hips
Hip flexibility is extremely important for many types of sports and dance, such as ballet or gymnastics. You can increase flexibility in your hips by learning a few simple, easy stretches and practicing them at least on...
How to
Do Your First Pull Up
Work your way from easier forms of the exercise to a full pull up with this easy guidePull-ups are a great exercise to incorporate into your routine because they don’t require special equipment and they work your shoul...
How to
Be Accepted Into a Cheerleading Squad With No Tumbling Experience
Becoming a cheerleader is dream for many little girls. Being a role model for the school, having fun at a sport, and having the time of your life is what lots of people want. Cheerleaders have all that. So you want to be...
How to
Stretch Your Lower Back with a Pull Up Bar
The muscles in your lower back can be tough to target with ordinary stretches. Luckily, one common yet invaluable piece of fitness equipment can take the difficulty out of your stretching routine—a pull up bar. Simply ...
How to
Do a Straddle Split
Straddle splits are also known as the middle splits and can be very difficult to achieve. It requires a lot of flexibility in your legs which can only be achieved with practice. Remember to always warm up your body and t...
How to
Become a Cheerleader in Middle School
If you have ever wanted to become a cheerleader for any reason, now is the time to start, at least three months before tryouts. In middle school, becoming a cheerleader is a lot easier than in high school. If you want to...
