17 Nov
Blog

2022 Hyundai Kona Electric Review: Everyday EV

Front view of the Hyundai Kona Electric 2022.

Hyundai Kona Electric

RRP $ 43,685.00

"With a range of 258 miles and a lot of technology, the Kona Electric is a great entry point for electric vehicles."

advantages

  • Impressive range

  • Functional interior

  • Intuitive infotainment system

  • Available digital key

disadvantage

  • Charging with low power consumption

  • Poor driving experience

Electric cars based on existing gasoline models can feel half-baked, but the Hyundai Kona Electric 2022 appears to be the exception to that rule. The gasoline Kona was already a good subcompact crossover SUV, and the Kona Electric adds an impressive range of 258 miles. To find out if this electric vehicle was as good in real life as it seems on paper, we spent a week driving one.

The Kona Electric was launched as the 2019 model and is receiving some notable updates for the 2022 model year. Highlights include wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Digital Key functionality, and the same new touchscreens found in other Hyundai models be used. Hyundai also made some changes to the exterior, but made no changes to the powertrain, so the range stays the same.

Hyundai offers the Kona Electric in the base SEL and our test model Limited, which start at $ 35,185 and $ 43,685, respectively (all prices include a mandatory target fee of $ 1,185). The Kona Electric is also eligible for the full federal tax credit of $ 7,500 and may receive state and local incentives based on where you live.

Close-up view of the headlights and charging port on the 2022 Hyundai Kona Electric.

Design and interior

Hyundai has promised a line of electric cars based on a dedicated platform, but right now the Kona Electric shares its basics with gasoline models. That means it has largely the same exterior design as gasoline Kona models, with stacked headlights and daytime running lights, a plastic trim, and a shape that's somewhere between an SUV and a traditional hatchback. Whether gasoline or electric, the Kona looks like nothing else on the road.

Electric models are characterized by a dimmed grille (which also houses the charging port) and model-specific wheels that, according to Hyundai, optimize aerodynamic efficiency. The styling optimizations for the 2022 model year include functional ventilation openings on the front bumper, revised lighting and a new rear bumper. The changes are pretty subtle, however.

The interior is practically identical to that of the gasoline Kona. The main difference is a series of buttons that replace the shift lever on the gasoline model. The interior design is clean and functional, with a convenient storage compartment under the center console. The only drawback was the quality of the material. Almost everything was plain black plastic, and while that would be fine for the price of a simple gasoline Kona, it didn't seem appropriate given our test car's MSRP of roughly $ 43,000.

Whether gasoline or electric, the Kona looks like nothing else on the road.

The Kona Electric has a little less head and legroom in the rear than the already cramped gasoline Kona. The small size and relatively low seating position of this vehicle doesn't feel particularly SUV-like, but the passenger compartment is similar to that of competing electric vehicles. The Kia Niro EV and Chevrolet Bolt EV / EUV offer similar headroom, although the Chevys offer more legroom in both rows. The Volkswagen ID.4 offers more headroom in the front and rear, as well as more legroom in the rear seats, but long-legged drivers won't notice much of a difference.

At 19.2 cubic feet with the rear seats inserted and 45.8 cubic feet with the rear seats folded, the cargo space is identical to the gasoline Kona models. With the rear seats folded up, the Hyundai offers more cargo space than the Kia Niro EV and Chevy Bolt EV / EUV, but loses that advantage when you fold the rear seats. Conversely, the Nissan Leaf has more cargo space when the rear seats are folded up, but less when the rear seats are folded down. Only the VW ID.4 offers more cargo space in both cases.

The interior of the Hyundai Kona Electric 2022.

Technology, infotainment and driver assistance

The standard 8.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system includes wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Higher equipment variants receive a 10.25-inch touchscreen with coupling of several devices, but only wired CarPlay and Android Auto.

Our test car had the larger touchscreen that was carried over from other Hyundai models. This is not a problem as we have had positive experiences with the same device in the past. The reasonable layout of the screen, well-designed graphics (including old-fashioned vacuum tubes for the radio menu), and responsiveness have made it one of the best from a mainstream automaker. That's still the case here.

The Kona Electric does an exceptionally good job of displaying charging information. A tab on the right side of the screen shows the battery level, an estimated range, and locations of nearby charging stations. You can also set up the charging station search by station type and even by large networks such as ChargePoint or Electrify America. It's an intuitive setup that first-time EV drivers should put at ease, while also offering the functionality that more experienced drivers are likely to appreciate.

The reasonable layout of the screen, well-designed graphics, and responsiveness make it one of the best from a mainstream automaker.

All Kona Electric models also get a standard 10.25-inch digital instrument with EV-specific gauges for things like state of charge and regenerative braking. Everything was easy to read and the information was well organized, but we found the default white on black a little too bright (there is a night mode too).

The Kona Electric can also be equipped with Hyundai's Digital Key function, which allows the driver to use a smartphone instead of a conventional key fob. Drivers can lock or unlock the doors, start the car and drive with just a connected phone. However, this feature only works with Android phones.

The standard driver assistance technology includes blind spot monitoring, rear cross traffic warning, rear parking sensors, forward collision warning, lane departure warning, lane following assistant, safe exit assistant and a driver attention monitor. The Kona Electric Limited adds adaptive cruise control and automatic high beam. That's a pretty good range of features, but the Kona Electric doesn't have the clever camera-based blind spot surveillance system available in other Hyundai models that shows a camera view in the instrument cluster when a turn signal is activated.

The 10.25-inch touchscreen of the 2022 Hyundai Kona Electric Limited.

Experience at the wheel

The Kona Electric's single engine produces 201 horsepower and 291 pound-feet of torque. That's roughly the same horsepower you get in a base VW ID.4 or Chevy Bolt EV, but the Hyundai has a lot more torque.

While the gasoline versions of the Kona are available with all-wheel drive, the Kona Electric is only front-wheel drive. That's not ideal for a vehicle billed as an SUV, but most of the Kona Electric's competitors don't offer all-wheel drive either. You can buy a four-wheel drive VW ID.4 or spend more money on a Ford Mustang Mach-E, Tesla Model Y, or Volvo XC40 Recharge.

The lush torque provides more kick off the line than the Kona's petrol sibling.

That luscious torque gives you more kick off the line than the Kona's gasoline siblings, or leads to pointless wheelspin if you're not careful. Robust acceleration, however, is a feature of every electric car as electric motors provide instant torque delivery. The driver can choose between different levels of regenerative braking using paddle shifters. The lowest setting allows the car to roll at highway speeds. The highest setting provides a significant delay in lifting the accelerator, but falls a little short of the single-pedal driving that most EVs aim for.

The Kona Electric couldn't differ from other EVs in terms of handling, as it lacked the solidity of the VW ID.4 and the maneuverability of the Chevy Bolt EV and EUV. The sloppy handling of the electric model also felt like a devaluation compared to the last gasoline Kona we tested. The cabin at least kept road noise out (all Kona models get more sound-deadening acoustic glass for 2022) and the ride was pretty comfortable most of the time. However, the suspension couldn't absorb even small bumps and transmit a harsh jolt into the cabin every time.

The instrument cluster of the Hyundai Kona Electric 2022.

Range, charging and security

At 258 miles, the Kona Electric offers significantly more range than most other equally priced electric vehicles, beating the Kia Niro EV, Ford Mustang Mach-E, and Nissan Leaf. The Chevy Bolt EV offers 259 miles of range, but that drops to 247 miles for its Bolt EUV sibling. The Volkswagen ID.4 is rated with a range of 260 miles in the basic rear-wheel drive Pro configuration and achieves this with more SUV-like amounts of passenger and cargo space.

However, when it's time to recharge, you may have to wait a long time. According to Hyundai, it takes the 7.2-kilowatt onboard charger nine hours to fully charge the 64.0-kilowatt-hour battery from a level 2 240-volt AC source. The Kona Electric is also equipped for DC fast charging with 70 kW, with which, according to Hyundai, a charge of 10 to 80% can be achieved in 47 minutes. However, it took us a little over an hour to go from a 25% charge to 80%, and we only got a peak charge of 39 kW. While a single charging session does not allow for a scientific conclusion, that is not encouraging.

Full crash test ratings for the Kona Electric are not available. The gasoline Kona performed well on the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) tests, but these results may not apply directly to the electric version. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) also didn't publish any crash test ratings for the Kona Electric, but again, the gasoline Kona did well in the federal agency's tests.

The Kona Electric comes with the same 5-year, 60,000-mile new vehicle warranty and 10-year, 100,000-mile powertrain warranty as gasoline Hyundai models, which are some of the best warranty terms in the business. The electric model also comes with a 10-year battery guarantee for 100,000 miles, which is competitive with other guarantees for EV batteries.

Three quarter rear view of the Hyundai Kona Electric 2022.

How DT would configure this car

As mentioned above, when it comes to tech, you have to make a choice with Hyundai infotainment systems. The basic Kona Electric SEL gets wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, but the Kona Electric Limited gets a bigger touchscreen with better graphics. We'd go for the Limited model with a larger screen, which we think will be more appreciated in everyday use. The Limited also adds other technical features.

This high-end Kona Electric has standard wireless device charging, Hyundai's digital key, and battery heating system. These three features are available as part of a paid convenience package for the Kona Electric SEL, but that adds $ 3,500, bridging the gap on the base price of the Limited. The limited trim also gets adaptive cruise control. With the SEL, that is not possible at any price.

Our opinion

The Kona Electric is bucking the trend of mediocre electric vehicles based on gasoline cars. It offers impressive range for the price while maintaining the well-designed interior and funky styling of the gasoline Kona. However, it is let down by low power charging and a lackluster driving experience.

The Hyundai's cramped interior and cargo area would be a drag compared to traditional crossover SUVs, but it's a similar story with the Nissan Leaf and Chevy Bolt EV / EUV (which are currently undergoing a major recall). Only the recently launched Volkswagen ID.4 offers a true SUV-like experience with more cargo space and an all-wheel drive version on the way.

Marketing categories aside, the Kona Electric stands out as a budget electric vehicle. It offers a lot of tech for the price and sufficient range not to interfere with most drivers, although uneven charging infrastructure deployment could still be inconvenient for some people. The upcoming Hyundai Ioniq 5 will be the automaker's true future tech statement, but anyone ready to venture into EV now won't be disappointed with the Kona Electric.

Should you get one?

Yes sir. The Kona Electric doesn't feel like the car of the future, but it is a great electric vehicle for today.

Editor's recommendations



12 Nov
Blog

2022 Hyundai Kona Electric Review: Everyday EV

Front view of the Hyundai Kona Electric 2022.

Hyundai Kona Electric

RRP $ 43,685.00

"With a range of 258 miles and a lot of technology, the Kona Electric is a great entry point for electric vehicles."

advantages

  • Impressive range

  • Functional interior

  • Intuitive infotainment system

  • Available digital key

disadvantage

  • Charging with low power consumption

  • Poor driving experience

Electric cars based on existing gasoline models can feel half-baked, but the Hyundai Kona Electric 2022 appears to be the exception to that rule. The gasoline Kona was already a good subcompact crossover SUV, and the Kona Electric adds an impressive range of 258 miles. To find out if this electric vehicle was as good in real life as it seems on paper, we spent a week driving one.

The Kona Electric was launched as the 2019 model and is receiving some notable updates for the 2022 model year. Highlights include wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Digital Key functionality, and the same new touchscreens found in other Hyundai models be used. Hyundai also made some changes to the exterior but made no changes to the powertrain so the range stays the same.

Hyundai offers the Kona Electric in the base SEL and our test model Limited, which start at $ 35,185 and $ 43,685, respectively (all prices include a mandatory target fee of $ 1,185). The Kona Electric is also eligible for the full federal tax credit of $ 7,500 and may receive state and local incentives based on where you live.

Close-up view of the headlights and charging port on the 2022 Hyundai Kona Electric.

Design and interior

Hyundai has promised a line of electric cars based on a dedicated platform, but right now the Kona Electric shares its basics with gasoline models. That means it has largely the same exterior design as gasoline Kona models, with stacked headlights and daytime running lights, a plastic trim, and a shape that's somewhere between an SUV and a traditional hatchback. Whether gasoline or electric, the Kona looks like nothing else on the road.

Electric models are characterized by a dimmed grille (which also houses the charging port) and model-specific wheels that, according to Hyundai, optimize aerodynamic efficiency. The styling optimizations for the 2022 model year include functional ventilation openings on the front bumper, revised lighting and a new rear bumper. The changes are pretty subtle, however.

The interior is practically identical to that of the gasoline Kona. The main difference is a series of buttons that replace the shift lever on the gasoline model. The interior design is clean and functional, with a convenient storage compartment under the center console. The only drawback was the quality of the material. Almost everything was plain black plastic, and while that would be fine for the price of a simple gasoline Kona, it didn't seem appropriate given our test car's MSRP of roughly $ 43,000.

Whether gasoline or electric, the Kona looks like nothing else on the road.

The Kona Electric has a little less head and legroom in the rear than the already cramped gasoline Kona. The small size and relatively low seating position of this vehicle doesn't feel particularly SUV-like, but the passenger compartment is similar to that of competing electric vehicles. The Kia Niro EV and Chevrolet Bolt EV / EUV offer similar headroom, although the Chevys offer more legroom in both rows. The Volkswagen ID.4 offers more headroom in the front and rear, as well as more legroom in the rear seats, but long-legged drivers won't notice much of a difference.

At 19.2 cubic feet with the rear seats in place and 45.8 cubic feet with the rear seats folded down, the cargo space is identical to the gasoline Kona models. With the rear seats folded up, the Hyundai offers more cargo space than the Kia Niro EV and Chevy Bolt EV / EUV, but loses that advantage when you fold the rear seats. Conversely, the Nissan Leaf has more cargo space when the rear seats are folded up, but less when the rear seats are folded down. Only the VW ID.4 offers more cargo space in both cases.

The interior of the Hyundai Kona Electric 2022.

Technology, infotainment and driver assistance

The standard 8.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system includes wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Higher equipment variants receive a 10.25-inch touchscreen with coupling of several devices, but only wired CarPlay and Android Auto.

Our test car had the larger touchscreen that was carried over from other Hyundai models. This is not a problem as we have had positive experiences with the same device in the past. The reasonable layout of the screen, well-designed graphics (including old-fashioned vacuum tubes for the radio menu), and responsiveness have made it one of the best from a mainstream automaker. That's still the case here.

The Kona Electric does an exceptionally good job of displaying charging information. A tab on the right side of the screen shows the battery level, an estimated range, and locations of nearby charging stations. You can also set up the charging station search by station type and even by large networks such as ChargePoint or Electrify America. It's an intuitive setup that should put first-time EV drivers at ease, while also offering the functionality that more experienced drivers are likely to appreciate.

The reasonable layout of the screen, well-designed graphics, and responsiveness make it one of the best from a mainstream automaker.

All Kona Electric models also get a standard 10.25-inch digital instrument with EV-specific gauges for things like state of charge and regenerative braking. Everything was easy to read and the information was well organized, but we found the default white on black to be a little too bright (there is a night mode too).

The Kona Electric can also be equipped with Hyundai's Digital Key function, which allows the driver to use a smartphone instead of a traditional key fob. Drivers can lock or unlock the doors, start the car and drive with just a connected phone. However, this feature only works with Android phones.

The standard driver assistance technology includes blind spot monitoring, rear cross traffic warning, rear parking sensors, forward collision warning, lane departure warning, lane following assistant, safe exit assistant and a driver attention monitor. The Kona Electric Limited adds adaptive cruise control and automatic high beam. That's a pretty good range of features, but the Kona Electric doesn't have the clever camera-based blind spot monitoring system available in other Hyundai models that shows a camera view in the instrument cluster when a turn signal is activated.

The 10.25-inch touchscreen of the 2022 Hyundai Kona Electric Limited.

Experience at the wheel

The Kona Electric's single engine produces 201 horsepower and 291 pound-feet of torque. That's roughly the same horsepower you get in a base VW ID.4 or Chevy Bolt EV, but the Hyundai has a lot more torque.

While the gasoline versions of the Kona are available with all-wheel drive, the Kona Electric is only front-wheel drive. That's not ideal for a vehicle billed as an SUV, but most of the Kona Electric's competitors don't offer all-wheel drive either. You can buy a four-wheel drive VW ID.4 or spend more money on a Ford Mustang Mach-E, Tesla Model Y, or Volvo XC40 Recharge.

The lush torque provides more kick off the line than the Kona's petrol sibling.

That luscious torque gives you more kick off the line than the Kona's gasoline siblings, or leads to pointless wheelspin if you're not careful. Robust acceleration, however, is a feature of every electric car as electric motors provide instant torque delivery. The driver can choose between different levels of regenerative braking using paddle shifters. The lowest setting allows the car to roll at highway speeds. The highest setting provides a significant delay in lifting the accelerator, but falls a little short of the single-pedal driving that most EVs aim for.

The Kona Electric couldn't differ from other EVs in handling, as it lacked the solidity of the VW ID.4 and the maneuverability of the Chevy Bolt EV and EUV. The sloppy handling of the electric model also felt like a devaluation compared to the last gasoline Kona we tested. The cab at least kept road noise out (all Kona models get more sound-deadening acoustic glass for 2022) and the ride was pretty comfortable most of the time. However, the suspension couldn't absorb even small bumps and transmit a harsh jolt into the cabin every time.

The instrument cluster of the Hyundai Kona Electric 2022.

Range, charging and security

At 258 miles, the Kona Electric offers significantly more range than most other equally priced electric vehicles, beating the Kia Niro EV, Ford Mustang Mach-E, and Nissan Leaf. The Chevy Bolt EV offers 259 miles of range, but that drops to 247 miles for its Bolt EUV sibling. The Volkswagen ID.4 is rated with a range of 260 miles in the basic configuration with rear-wheel drive Pro and achieves this with more SUV-like amounts of passenger and cargo space.

However, when it's time to recharge, you may have to wait a long time. According to Hyundai, it takes the 7.2-kilowatt onboard charger nine hours to fully charge the 64.0-kilowatt-hour battery from a level 2 240-volt AC power source. The Kona Electric is also equipped for DC fast charging with 70 kW, with which, according to Hyundai, a charge of 10 to 80% can be achieved in 47 minutes. However, it took us a little over an hour to go from a 25% charge to 80% charge, and we only got a peak charge of 39 kW. While a single charging session does not allow for a scientific conclusion, that is not encouraging.

Full crash test ratings for the Kona Electric are not available. The gasoline Kona performed well on the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) tests, but these results may not apply directly to the electric version. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) hasn't released any crash test ratings for the Kona Electric either, but again, the gasoline Kona did well in the federal agency's tests.

The Kona Electric comes with the same 5-year, 60,000-mile new vehicle warranty and 10-year, 100,000-mile powertrain warranty as gasoline Hyundai models, which are some of the best warranty terms in the business. The electric model also comes with a 10-year battery guarantee for 100,000 miles, which is competitive with other guarantees for EV batteries.

Rear three quarter view of the Hyundai Kona Electric 2022.

How DT would configure this car

As mentioned above, when it comes to tech, you have to make a choice with Hyundai's infotainment systems. The basic Kona Electric SEL gets wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, but the Kona Electric Limited gets a bigger touchscreen with better graphics. We'd go for the Limited model with a larger screen, which we think will be more appreciated in everyday use. The Limited also adds other technical features.

This high-end Kona Electric has standard wireless device charging, Hyundai's digital key, and battery heating system. These three features are available as part of a paid convenience package for the Kona Electric SEL, but that adds $ 3,500, bridging the gap on the base price of the Limited. The limited trim also gets adaptive cruise control. There is no such thing with the SEL at any price.

Our opinion

The Kona Electric is bucking the trend of mediocre electric vehicles based on gasoline cars. It offers impressive range for the price while maintaining the well-designed interior and funky styling of the gasoline Kona. However, it is let down by low power charging and a lackluster driving experience.

The Hyundai's cramped interior and cargo area would be a drag compared to traditional crossover SUVs, but it's a similar story with the Nissan Leaf and Chevy Bolt EV / EUV (which are currently undergoing a major recall). Only the recently launched Volkswagen ID.4 offers a true SUV-like experience with more cargo space and an all-wheel drive version on the way.

Marketing categories aside, the Kona Electric stands out as a budget electric vehicle. It offers a lot of tech for the price and sufficient range not to interfere with most drivers, although uneven charging infrastructure deployment might still be inconvenient for some people. The upcoming Hyundai Ioniq 5 will be the automaker's true future tech statement, but anyone ready to venture into EV now won't be disappointed with the Kona Electric.

Should you get one?

Yes sir. The Kona Electric doesn't feel like the car of the future, but it's an excellent electric vehicle for today.

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01 Jan
Blog

Is Squat everyday a healthy approach to fitness? Let us find out

Many people who indulge in squats tend to think that if they are practiced regularly, they are not a healthy approach to fitness. To be honest, it's half a truth. Lowering it deep can really work out your bum and help it get in shape. Working with heavy weights can have serious side effects. In this case, you need to be careful when crouching in every move you make.

While there is no exaggeration in a squat exercise, you need to be careful how you perform it. Then you will start to watch the difference in your butt. If you are interested to know more about it squat every dayBrowse this article with us to find out more.

Should you squat every day?

Let's start with the most common question people ask: you should squat every day? In all honesty, it doesn't matter how much you crouch. Yes, you can do it any day if you want. What you need to be aware of is how to do the exercise regularly.

Squatting down with no weight is sure to give you useful results. However, once you incorporate heavy weight training into your daily squat, the game changes. Then you can believe that this squat exercise is going to do more harm than good to your body. If you're wondering why that is, let me give you the picture. Of course, squatting heavy weights subject you to severe bodily harm, which can range you from exercising to straightening in bed. So if you're still wondering you should squat every day, then reread this paragraph from above.

How can you incorporate squats into your everyday life?

The everyday squat routine is a useful way to benefit from your squat exercise. Once you get used to this program, you will see the results soon. The focus should be on the numbers, the weight, and the steps you take. Once you've done that, you're good to go.

1. The first thing to start with is getting 50% of your weight. Try to analyze which weight is best for you to keep balance. For most people, 405 pounds for 8-10 repetitions will work properly.

2. Now select two body weights to achieve this weight. At 225 you can choose from 135 pounds and 185 pounds. For 135 pounds, you can choose 95 pounds and 115 pounds. For £ 315 it would be £ 135 and £ 225.

3. Now this will be the case for six different sentences.

4. You will do a total of six sets. For example:

  • Set 1: 135 x 8
  • Set 2 135 x 8
  • Set 3: 185 x 5
  • Set 4: 185 x 5
  • Set 5: 225 x 3
  • Set 6: 225 x 3

Your training should look like this:

Day 1: legs

Everyday squat routine

  • Straight Leg Deadlift – 4 sets of 6 to 12 repetitions pyramidal up in weight and down in reps
  • Leg Curls – 4 sets of 8-15 repetitions that are pyramidal in weight and pyramids in reps per set
  • Standing Calf Raises – 4 sets of 6-12 reps, pyramidal up in weight and down in reps

Day 2: chest

Everyday squat routine

  • Barbell Bench Press – 4 sets of 6 to 12 repetitions pyramidal up in weight and down in reps
  • Machine Chest Press – 4 sets of 8-15 reps, moving up and down in your set
  • Dumbbell Fly – 4 sets of 8-15 repetitions moving up and down in your weight

Day 3: weapons

Everyday squat routine

  • Triceps Down – 4 sets of 8-15 reps, pyramidal up in weight and down in reps
  • Skull Crusher – 4 sets of 6 to 12 reps, pyramidal up in weight and down in reps
  • Barbell Curl – 4 sets of 6-12 reps that rise in weight and pyramids in a pyramid shape in reps per set
  • Cable Rope Curl – 4 sets of 8-15 repetitions moving up and down in your weight

Day 4: Deadlift

Everyday squat routine

  • Deadlifts – 8 sets of 3-12 reps that pyramidal increasing in weight and pyramidal in reps per set
  • Seated Calf Raises – 4 sets of 6 to 12 reps, pyramidal up in weight and down in reps

Day 5: shoulders

Everyday squat routine

  • Standing Barbell Shoulder Press – 4 sets of 6-12 reps pyramids in weight and pyramids in reps per set
  • Side raises – 4 sets of 8-15 reps moving up and down in your set
  • Scarecrow – 4 sets of 12-15 repetitions moving up and down in your weight

Day 6: Back

Everyday squat routine

  • Lat Pulldowns – 4 sets of 6-12 repetitions moving up and down in your weight
  • Rows of Dumbbells with One Arm – 4 sets of 8-15 reps, pyramidal in weight up and down in reps
  • T-Bar or Barbell Rows – 4 sets of 6 to 12 reps that pyramid up in weight and down in reps

Day 7: Off

Day 8: repeat

Are the Squat everyday results useful?

If you follow the steps correctly, there is no doubt that they will work for you. Not only do they increase your strength, but they also affect your bum and legs. You will notice a change in the mobility of your ankles and hips. Strengthening the core is also a primary one Squats everyday result.

FAQ

1. Does squat improve posture every day?

Yes, it improves posture.

2. Are one-legged squats helpful?

Yes, single leg squats work well for many people.

3. Can I get slim legs by squatting?

Yes you can.

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30 Oct
Blog

Making Healthy Juices for Everyday Workout

Health is wealth! We must all have heard about it. Taking care of your body and eating a balanced diet are essential keys to getting on with everyday life. We should eat healthily since childhood. Good food, filled with food, is fuel for your mind and organs. Today's hectic lifestyle often prevents us from leading a healthy lifestyle.

Whenever we hear about a healthy diet, raw and whole vegetables and fruits come to mind. But sometimes it doesn't taste good to eat raw vegetables and fruits, so we make juice out of them. Juice is also a hassle-free food for everyday exercise. Nutritionists emphasize the importance of juices in our daily work. It gives you the right nutrients and makes you fresh along with delicious taste.

The benefit of juice is that it gives you a calculated diet and taste that might not have been possible if we had taken fruits or vegetables whole. Now the only problem is finding a suitable juicer that will provide a solution to your problems. Worry less because this article is all about the juicersplusblenders.com recommended juicers. Go through it quickly for a stress-free lifestyle and workout.

What is a juicer?

A question in general, it is an electronic device that extracts juice from vegetables, fruits and coffee beans. The juicer can be used at home and in the office. It's the most convenient and timeless way to extract on a busy day. It comes with motor and different types of blades for extracting and collecting juices.

Who should buy a juicer?

Anyone can buy a juicer to make a juice. Those who don't like vegetables as they are can make their juice with the help of a juicer and add something good that might taste better. The people who have less time to consume all of the nutrients can get a juicer.

What types of juicers are there on the market?

There are many juicers available, depending on the type of engine. There is:

Centrifugal juicer

The main feature of such a juicer is its high speed. The units are 1000-15000 RPM. It also has different speed levels. One thing that makes it dominant is that the juice preparation can be done in no time. Such juicers have different price ranges, so they are affordable for everyone.

Chew the juicer

A low speed juicer that does not operate at higher speeds (no more than 150 RPM). It's a type of juicer that chops the fruits and vegetables to deliver the juice. The special thing about it is that the juices can be stored for days.

Two gear juicer (trituration)

It has two blades which makes it beneficial by increasing yield, versatility, and keeping all nutrient levels exceptionally high.

Electric citrus press

They specialize in processing citrus fruits such as oranges, lemons, limes, grapefruits and others. These can be both manual and electric.

Manual juicer

Manual juicers do not have a motor and juice is extracted by the hands and approaches various techniques. Apply force and squeeze the juice out of fruit or vegetables They are very convenient and easy to use.

How much time does a juicer take?

A timeless extraction of juices can only be done using juicers. It takes barely two minutes to prepare a juice that has the properties of an entire food. Eating and then digesting can take a few minutes. One benefit that we see medically is that juices digest quickly. And that can only be done with the help of juicer.

Conclusion

In the end, it is concluded that the description above talks about the best juicers available on the market and their characteristics.

26 Apr
Blog

Garmin Venu Review: A Great Balance of Sport and Everyday

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"The Garmin Venu is a solid fitness tracker, but its beautiful AMOLED display is the killer feature."

  • AMOLED display

  • Activity tracking

  • Training animations

  • Many sensors

  • Lack of detailed fitness indicators

  • Lack of space

The line between a smartwatch and a fitness watch continues to dissolve every day.

It used to be that if you are interested in fitness, you get a dedicated, nondescript fitness tracker with a super simple dot matrix display (I'm looking at you, Nike FuelBand). Then Apple came out with her watch and I remember how silly it sounded. I mean, I already had a smartphone – wasn't a smartwatch a little superfluous?

Oh, how times are changing, and there is no better example of watch development than the Venu from Garmin.

display

The Venu is basically the same as the Vivoactive 4 – a multisport smartwatch that still has all the Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connections required for Android and Apple notifications. However, the Venu has a significant difference in its display.

The AMOLED display of the Venu with 390 x 390 pixels blows the 260 x 260 MIP display of the Vivoactive out of the water. While their physical sizes are similar at 1.2 inches and 1.3 inches, respectively, the Venu's screen shows a much sharper picture with darker blacks and a range of colors that are surprisingly vivid.

The newly discovered vibrancy of the Venu is underlined by its active graphics and dials, which are far better than most Garmin wearables. The Venu heart rate chart alone is a rainbow of colors that made me do a workout just to make my metrics more fun.

Battery life

The only downside to the AMOLED display is its battery drain, and you will most likely be frustrated if you don't immediately change the dial setting to "always on".

I tried to live with the Venu in its default setting, which turns the display off automatically to see if the battery life information is correct. Garmin claims 5 days of battery life in smartwatch mode and 6 days in GPS mode, or up to 20 days when both modes are turned off.

Still, it only took me two days to get angry at shaking my wrist like a crazy person to make the display glow. As a result, I've set the display to stay on.

The penalty for switching is a longer drain on battery life, but I've still seen a little over 3 days of life with workouts a day, so this seemed like a worthwhile trade to keep my mental health.

design

The Venu doesn't want to weigh things down and has only 43 grams and a body of 43.2 x 43.2 x 12.4 mm. The size took a few days to get used to big clocks. This may be a deal breaker for some, but with the Venu's sharp display, I don't feel like I'm missing anything.

One of the best things about the Venu is that it has a touchscreen display. This makes for a more intuitive experience when scrolling through activities and daily statistics. With two physical buttons on the side, the Venu offers a satisfactory medium of universal usability and familiarity for existing Garmin users.

Venu's usability is enhanced by adding Garmin Pay for contactless payments and storing up to 500 songs. That number seems a bit low compared to Venu's competitors, but since you can stream Spotify, Amazon Music, or Deezer, that's not a big deal.

In addition to these features, the Venu has a calendar, weather, music controls for your smartphone and all the notifications you can ever request. While the usual "smart" features are covered, fitness tracking is where the Venu shines (and all of Garmin's previous experiences come into play).

Fitness tracking

Garmin loaded the Venu with sensors. On board are a GPS, a heart rate monitor, a barometric altimeter, a compass, a gyroscope, an accelerometer and a pulse oximeter. This is almost the same sensor array as the high-end Fenix ​​6 Pro, which also includes a thermometer.

All this sensitivity enables automated goals. The Venu learns your activity levels and begins setting daily goals based on your current activity. It can also record calories burned, climbed floors, minutes of intensity, VO2 max and estimates of energy and stress levels.

With all of these follow-ups, the Venu creates a fairly well-rounded view of your overall health and fitness. This is the metric ecosystem that die-hard Garmin fans have come to know and love over the years. With every firmware update they become more and more precise.

The core competencies of Venu are in the usual suspects when running, swimming and cycling. Running has pace and cadence tracking. While swimming, stroke, Swolf score, time and distance alarms are displayed. Cycling has triggers for distance, time, and calories burned, as well as the ability to connect to Garmin's Varia radar and lights.

I had no problems keeping track of runs or rides I did. However, when it came to connecting the Venu to my indoor cycling trainer, it made a connection, but never realized that I was pedaling. This wasn't necessary since the Venu still had my heart rate data and I was tracking the distance with Zwift. But there were some strange training logs that showed 0.00 miles.

Guided workouts

Venu is not just about tracking what you do. It can also guide you through training.

The most interesting are the animations available for yoga, pilates, strength and cardio. There are several training routines available, but you can also create your own workouts.

These animations are helpful because you are asked to try something different. It felt a bit awkward at first when I tried to keep an eye on the watch for the next yoga pose. Over time, however, I learned when to look at the watch and focus on my shape.

Once you have completed an activity, the Venu estimates your sweat loss based on the measurement data it has collected. I am a little doubtful of how accurate this value is, but after a little effort I thought about my hydration.

After a three kilometer walk, the Venu estimated that I had lost 201 ml. It's not much, but the memory that I could have a drink was a welcome piece of mindfulness.

Stat tracking

For the stat junkies, the Venu has the all-important VO2 maximum score. Your VO2 max is essentially a measure of how well your body uses oxygen and a relatively accurate way to measure your basic aerobic fitness.

Real VO2 max tests are done by putting maximum effort into it while monitoring your oxygen uptake and carbon dioxide emissions with lots of tubes and expensive looking medical devices. I am highly doubtful whether the Venu can keep up with the validity of a real VO2 max test, but most people will never do the utmost to do a real test, so the Venu estimate must be enough.

HR zones are what most people will look out for, but I've missed having more advanced metrics.

Unfortunately, the Venu lacks other key figures that will interest real fitness junkies. Are you interested in your current training or training status, whether you are doing basic or threshold training or monitoring your weekly training load? Then move on, because the Venu has none of it.

The Venu has heart rate zones to control effort during exercise. HR zones are what most people will look out for, but I've missed having more advanced metrics.

I also missed the route finding. Navigating the Garmin Fenix ​​6 Pro is one of the most powerful features. The Venu, on the other hand, only keeps track of where you went and has no idea how to say where to go. The only exception is golf, as the Venu has access to 41,000 courses that can be downloaded via the Garmin Connect app.

While the lack of navigation is kind of a mess, the Venu continues its list of features with elements like a sleep monitor to track your REM and deep sleep, and event detection that automatically sends your location to certain contacts when it detects a crash during a bike ride.

guarantee

Standard 1 year product guarantee.

Our opinion

The Venu has a solid list of features that are suitable for the vast majority of people who are fitness aficionados but not fanatical. While you may miss out on some navigation and detailed training metrics, the Venu's streamlined design and beautiful touchscreen is worth the $ 350 price tag, and if you find it for sale, it's all the more worth it.

Is there a better alternative?

The obvious alternative is the Apple Watch Series 5 for $ 400. When the App Store is available, the Apple Watch is extremely hard to beat if you're already an iPhone user. However, Garmin's experience with fitness and Venu's touchscreen makes it a viable option for anyone who isn't yet fully immersed in the Apple ecosystem.

How long it will take?

Garmin is robust as nail products, but the Venu doesn't have a raised bezel, so scratches on the Gorilla Glass Screen are more likely than usual. That means the Venu should last for at least several years.

Should you buy it

Yes, if you use an Android phone. If you already have an iPhone, you can raise the extra money for the Apple Watch Series 5 as it is a better choice by integrating it into the iPhone.

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