<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[ShimsFitness]]></title><description><![CDATA[Transform Your Fitness Journey Today]]></description><link>https://www.shimsfitness.com/resource-centre</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2026 22:11:01 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.shimsfitness.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Bodyweight Exercise VS Weight Training - Which Is Better?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Comparing bodyweight training and weight lifting across muscle growth, cardiovascular endurance, and athletic performance. Which should you choose?]]></description><link>https://www.shimsfitness.com/post/bodyweight-exercise-vs-weight-training-which-is-better</link><guid isPermaLink="false">77c1b924-ab6d-498f-98de-45d7aacb3894</guid><pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 09:21:47 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5588a5_d596f5df1dfc445d97b0fc8bbd2e7255~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ryan Chan</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can Bodyweight Workout Replace Weight Training?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bodyweight workouts can effectively support fat loss, muscular endurance, and initial muscle gains, but cannot match free weights for maximizing Type II muscle fiber hypertrophy and peak absolute strength.]]></description><link>https://www.shimsfitness.com/post/can-bodyweight-workout-replace-weight-training</link><guid isPermaLink="false">dae48b75-526c-45d1-87cb-d4982f434b76</guid><pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 09:17:11 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5588a5_c82c50e3605c459fad96eed6ec42209e~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_653,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ryan Chan</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can Children Lift Weights?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Under qualified supervision and with controlled loads focusing on motor control, youth resistance training is safe from age 7 onwards and supports bone mineral density, athletic coordination, and injury resilience.]]></description><link>https://www.shimsfitness.com/post/can-children-lift-weights</link><guid isPermaLink="false">b75fee71-c98a-40e5-8cda-df13a01d8d5a</guid><pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 09:13:05 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5588a5_300c6d7efaac42e38f6747d5c2270b3e~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_667,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ryan Chan</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Intermittent Fasting - Are You Doing It Right?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Intermittent fasting simplifies caloric restriction by limiting daily eating windows, but fails if individuals consume hyper-caloric processed foods, skimp on protein, or dehydrate during fasts.]]></description><link>https://www.shimsfitness.com/post/intermittent-fasting-doing-it-right</link><guid isPermaLink="false">c310c4d2-19d1-441d-bb08-98d922fc6754</guid><pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 09:11:45 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5588a5_d654f087acc64ce5a6632cb7c1438d32~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_774,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ryan Chan</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Does Rice Makes You Fat?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rice does not cause fat gain by itself; fat accumulation is driven strictly by an ongoing caloric surplus. Consumed within a balanced caloric budget, rice serves as a primary glycogen-restoring energy source.]]></description><link>https://www.shimsfitness.com/post/does-rice-makes-you-fat</link><guid isPermaLink="false">af65045f-907c-4723-920c-eada8c098cdf</guid><pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 09:06:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5588a5_34631bf12fa145ccb2ae55abd22da6ab~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ryan Chan</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Should You Continue Exercising When Sick?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Under the clinical 'Neck Rule', symptoms localized above the neck (mild sniffles) permit light exercise, while systemic symptoms below the neck (fever, body aches, chest coughs) require complete rest.]]></description><link>https://www.shimsfitness.com/post/continue-exercising-when-sick</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5f197c0f-88e4-4be5-a787-ce4f622f33c3</guid><pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 09:01:59 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5588a5_5b8afe043a2a49309e3911cce425411e~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_930,h_558,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ryan Chan</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can You Prevent Muscle Loss When Injured?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Preventing muscle atrophy during injury involves maintaining adequate daily protein intake, training uninjured contralateral limbs to induce the cross-education neural effect, and utilizing isometric contractions where cleared.]]></description><link>https://www.shimsfitness.com/post/prevent-muscle-loss-when-injured</link><guid isPermaLink="false">b48e5e1e-ed7b-4170-9fe6-c9e65951b3d6</guid><pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 08:58:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5588a5_e86f3b36cb5941aa9ca2262c22246e01~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_667,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ryan Chan</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gaining Weight As You Age? Why?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Age-related weight gain is primarily caused by sarcopenia (gradual muscle mass loss of 3–5% per decade after age 30), which lowers basal metabolic rate and increases body fat unless countered by regular resistance training.]]></description><link>https://www.shimsfitness.com/post/gaining-weight-age</link><guid isPermaLink="false">422940fc-f0eb-40ec-a7ca-f0fedcb0cb97</guid><pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 08:54:25 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5588a5_c123917abf0446d4bbdc84a536f2d82a~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ryan Chan</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Localized Muscle Pain]]></title><description><![CDATA[Localized muscle pain originates from acute strains, repetitive mechanical overuse, or localized trigger points; initial treatment hinges on the R.I.C.E. protocol and targeted soft tissue release.]]></description><link>https://www.shimsfitness.com/post/localized-muscle-pain</link><guid isPermaLink="false">d3bf8f3f-f17b-4fc8-a4c4-2ee9e62a0fde</guid><pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 23:37:17 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5588a5_c103aca0e8124c0fbfe992dbabfef9c4~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_734,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ryan Chan</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[No Pain No Gain - Is It Really True?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The adage 'No pain, no gain' is counter-productive; while muscular challenge and metabolic fatigue are required for adaptation, sharp joint pain and excessive strain indicate biomechanical breakdown and injury risk.]]></description><link>https://www.shimsfitness.com/post/no-pain-no-gain-true</link><guid isPermaLink="false">16afacf1-2705-4a61-b41c-6ed0a632eef9</guid><pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 23:30:44 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5588a5_76ae04cdfcff4bda97d7e0fd4abb50bc~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_800,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ryan Chan</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Low Body Fat - Can It Be Harmful?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dropping below essential body fat percentages (below 5% for men, 12% for women) disrupts endocrine signalling, depresses testosterone and leptin, compromises bone health, and impairs immunity.]]></description><link>https://www.shimsfitness.com/post/low-body-fat-harmful</link><guid isPermaLink="false">ff3db139-8067-42f5-a1e9-84f74ba542c6</guid><pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 23:25:25 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5588a5_804e2f63d480404f90f31a837a2a5121~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_750,h_500,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ryan Chan</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cardio Before Or After Strength Training]]></title><description><![CDATA[For muscle retention and strength gains, perform resistance training before cardio so glycogen stores fuel maximal lifts; perform cardio first only if aerobic endurance is your primary training target.]]></description><link>https://www.shimsfitness.com/post/cardio-before-or-after-strength-training</link><guid isPermaLink="false">75e37235-848b-4be1-a115-f467648a4e53</guid><pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 23:20:24 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5588a5_f0a19b23d3214354918eb888e7d0c35f~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ryan Chan</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[8 Ways To Reduce Bloating]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stomach bloating stems from excess gas production, swallowed air, or poorly digested carbohydrates (FODMAPs); relief comes from meal pacing, hydration, and identifying specific food intolerances.]]></description><link>https://www.shimsfitness.com/post/8-ways-reduce-bloating</link><guid isPermaLink="false">1e65e5f4-23e8-467e-8d37-da4f3e8f5dd3</guid><pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 23:14:14 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5588a5_2c1d5b7340034d379f823359b8bc0f49~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_734,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ryan Chan</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Muscular Tension Due To Desk-Bound Work]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prolonged seated computer work shortens neck extensors, pectorals, and hip flexors while weakening upper back stabilizers; targeted deep tissue release and postural corrective drills reverse this tension.]]></description><link>https://www.shimsfitness.com/post/muscular-tension-desk-bound-work</link><guid isPermaLink="false">831a8279-c6b3-4368-857c-27b093f1d2da</guid><pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 23:07:16 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5588a5_cfd1c179b2474a07914cfde78a599281~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ryan Chan</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How To Plan Your Own Gym Workout Program]]></title><description><![CDATA[Designing an effective workout program requires identifying your primary objective, scheduling multi-joint compound movements first, managing weekly set volume, and tracking progressive overload.   ]]></description><link>https://www.shimsfitness.com/post/plan-your-gym-workout-program</link><guid isPermaLink="false">05c6ec02-0a9b-4f1c-90c9-d65d3dfb901e</guid><pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 09:50:41 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5588a5_3e55454f2fb84850b270ba8e661d557f~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_940,h_540,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ryan Chan</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diet Or Exercise - Which Should Come First?]]></title><description><![CDATA[While a caloric deficit drives fat loss, starting with exercise builds muscle mass, elevates resting metabolic rate, and fosters the discipline needed to maintain healthier dietary adjustments sustainably.]]></description><link>https://www.shimsfitness.com/post/diet-or-exercise-which-come-first</link><guid isPermaLink="false">fa31b707-65e6-4eb8-bc4f-61a0ed4a5900</guid><pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 09:42:30 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5588a5_0d9cdf0deb4c4eda8af5520f66b4393c~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ryan Chan</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Cheat Sheet For Exercise Motivation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Relying strictly on workout motivation leads to inconsistency; building automatic fitness habits requires lower friction, actionable scheduling, social accountability, and the 1-Minute Rule.]]></description><link>https://www.shimsfitness.com/post/cheat-sheet-exercise-motivation</link><guid isPermaLink="false">7b9572f6-6cbb-4ee8-b015-7d985fb7f3dc</guid><pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 09:36:40 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5588a5_6d46dbc1e7c1437582cc240b374afa74~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ryan Chan</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fasted Workout - Good Or Bad?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Working out in a fasted state may acutely elevate fat oxidation during low-intensity aerobic training, but often impairs performance in high-intensity lifting and increases muscle breakdown if prolonged.]]></description><link>https://www.shimsfitness.com/post/fasted-workout-good-or-bad</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6235cc0b-21b0-4b49-9cbf-0a59038b8072</guid><pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 09:28:54 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5588a5_a2eb504fe578444abb444a7e97d5df0b~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_790,h_527,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ryan Chan</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[8 Ways To Prevent Workout Injuries]]></title><description><![CDATA[Preventing resistance training injuries requires structured dynamic warmups, gradual loading progressions, periodized cross-training, proper footwear, and respecting central fatigue signals.]]></description><link>https://www.shimsfitness.com/post/8-ways-prevent-workout-injuries</link><guid isPermaLink="false">06ebfe4a-e132-4eb5-90e3-a1da434c3def</guid><pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 09:00:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5588a5_0340664a56f942cc9f2e6a3f2e4c2c78~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ryan Chan</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[All You Need To Know About Hydration]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fluid deficits of just 1–2% body weight degrade athletic strength and cognitive focus; aim for 0.5 to 1.0 ounce of water per pound of body weight daily, supplemented with sodium and potassium during heavy training.]]></description><link>https://www.shimsfitness.com/post/all-you-need-to-know-about-hydration</link><guid isPermaLink="false">d0b53ed9-9a0a-47d6-832f-2972dd74391d</guid><pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 08:54:56 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5588a5_9df09cd968f6402baf5c84ba72aa21c4~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_620,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ryan Chan</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>