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- 7 Lower Abdominal Workout Tips - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2008 from Charles InnissThere is some debate in the fitness industry about how to work the lower abdominal muscles. The truth is that the 6 pack (rectus abdominus) is one muscle that has distinct sections. And although you cannot only contract the lower portion of the rectus abdominus, you can emphasize it a little ...
Views: 1200 - Classic Workout Program for Muscle Building - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2008 from Tony SchwartzThe 5 sets of 5 reps program is one of the classic muscle building workout programs. It was popularized by the legendary strength coach Bill Starr in the 1970s, but still enjoys popularity in many gyms around the world. You may think that a program as simple as 5x5 needs no explanation. That ...
Views: 852 - The Importance of Back Exercises - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2008 from Brooks DonnerPeople who workout often focuses on arms, abs, and legs but forget about the importance of a strong back. The back muscles are extremely important, used for things we do on a daily basis from lifting to sneezing. For this reason, it is imperative that you use back exercises to strength the ...
Views: 1127 - How To Fit Fitness In - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2008 from James Hampton- 24-7 Total FitnessFat. Your body can store it or burn it. Fit fitness in and your body will burn fat; lead a sedentary lifestyle and you trigger your body to store it. That fat fact should be enough incentive to get you to a gym (24/7 Total Fitness) and fit fitness in; If it isn’t then paste these two fun ...
Views: 519 - Athlete Vs. Exerciser Part 2 - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2008 from Charles StaleyLast article I differentiated between the "exerciser" mindset and the athletic paradigm. I equated exercisers with an amateur approach, and athletes with a professional attitude toward fitness. Most importantly, I demonstrated how the fundamental distinction between these two divergent ...
Views: 1212 - Athlete Vs. Exerciser Part 1 - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2008 from Charles StaleyProbably 90 percent of all American adults are sedentary, fat, and/or just generally soft and out of shape. The fact that you're reading this probably means you're in the remaining 10 percent, which is to your credit. When I look at the active minority however, it's clear that 90 percent of ...
Views: 1567 - Don't Limit Yourself To A Single Strength Discipline - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2008 from Charles StaleyFor decades there's been a happy union between throwing and weightlifting. Each discipline promoted success in the other discipline, and when throwers are "in season," they simply throttle back on the lifting a bit to accommodate the demands of track season. Then, when track season's over, many ...
Views: 1171 - Muscle Buiding and Chiropractic - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2008 from Tony SchwartzIf you’ve been lifting weights for any significant amount of time then you undoubtedly have a few aches and pains. You should know that a lot of these are avoidable with a well-designed training program and proper exercise technique. But some wear-and-tear on your joints from lifting ...
Views: 735 - Tips for Using Ball Exercises - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2008 from Brooks DonnerOver the past several years, a new piece of equipment was added to the gym - a ball. Not just any ball, but a large ball that can be used for building stronger and healthier bodies. With ball exercises, you would choose the size that fits your body best, as well as the types of exercises that ...
Views: 565 - Exercise Intensity, Fat Burning, and the "Afterburn" Effect - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2008 from Yuri ElkaimTraditionally, it was thought that low intensity exercise was more beneficial for fat loss than high intensity exercise. And for good reason since physiologically the body burns a greater percentage of fat calories is at a lower intensity. It was therefore thought that this equated to more ...
Views: 4756 - How to Build Muscle as a Hardgainer - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2008 from Tony SchwartzI have seen books, DVDs, supplements, and even equipment all geared towards the hardgainer. The strange thing is, I don’t think I’ve ever seen a hardgainer. I’ve worked with thousands of athletes of all levels, and while some have a harder time adding muscle than others, ...
Views: 1049 - AbExtensions - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2008 from John Ireland?Fat accumulates in areas not exercised properly. So,lets earn the right to eat again through proper exercise routines. Kinesiology principles concerning conventional sit-ups and crunches state that 90% of these routines involve the back muscles and only 10% of the stomach / rectus abdominis. ...
Views: 617 - Bodybuilding For Tean Age Students - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2008 from different manAs with adults, when teens first start a bodybuilding workout program, it's best to work with a trained professional who can help construct a safe and effective routine that will produce results quickly. Once involved in the sport of bodybuilding, many teen athletes will develop the dedication ...
Views: 736 - 7 Easy Ways To Make Exercise A Habit - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2008 from Dinneen DietteMany of us have made resolutions to make positive changes in our lives, only to find a few months (or weeks!) later we have either given up or not really followed through. I thought it would be a good idea to expand on a favorite resolution for many people, and that is to exercise. The only ...
Views: 1050 - Interval Training Workout - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2008 from Yuri ElkaimAfter an embarrassing 2-0 loss last week to a team that we totally outplayed, I decided to take action and get the members of my soccer team (university of toronto alumni - also known as Toronto Blues FC) in better running shape. See the problem with playing men's soccer is that, unlike ...
Views: 3951 - Machines Or Free Weights: Which Is Better? - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2008 from Tony SchwartzOne of the debates that continues to rage-on in gyms around the globe is whether free weights or machines are more effective at building muscle. The strange thing is, the only people still debating this are those who are relatively new to lifting weights. Those who have lifted weights for ...
Views: 702 - Treadmill Training for Your Dog: The Fitness Secrets Every Dog Owner Should Know - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2008 from brian spilnerTreadmill training is on the rise. More and more people are teaching their pooches the ins and outs of indoor exercise. There are videos all over YouTube of dogs walking and running on treadmills. The funny thing is that they seem happy and are not being forced by the owners. The reasons why ...
Views: 5402 - Pedal Power: Sports Massage & Cycling - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2008 from Jamie SchabCycling is a demanding and exciting sport that results in a unique set of aches and pains for the cyclist. This sets cycling apart due to the specific aerodynamic body positioning that allows the cyclist to be more efficient, trying to cheat physics whenever they can. Here’s what the rider may ...
Views: 1817 - Fast Muscle Building With The 4 Secrets - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2008 from Tony Schwartz1. Believe only the facts So much of the information that is available to the mainstream public is based solely on tradition. Things are done a certain way because that’s how it’s been done for decades. Why do we do 3 sets of 10? Because that’s what we learned somewhere along the way. Too bad ...
Views: 691 - Ab Exercises That Get Results - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2008 from Brooks DonnerPeople are taking exercise very seriously. With obesity hitting epidemic proportions in the United States causing a long list of health risks, we see a growing number of individuals joining gyms, eating better, or working out at home. While most people want an all-around firmer body, it seems ...
Views: 553 - Ab Workouts And Core Exercises: A Circuit For Fat Loss And Strength - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2008 from Nathan LongThere are plenty of myths in the fitness industry that ab workouts will not generate fat loss. If you are just training abdominals with hundreds of crunches and other core exercises, chances are you won't generate any significant fat loss during your ab workouts. If done correctly, however, ...
Views: 1005 - Corporate Fitness Combats Culture Of Abundance - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2008 from Pat BaroneToday, we are fortunate to live in an amazing culture of abundance and wealth. Think about the possibilities around us: a Starbucks on every corner, yoga of every imaginable type, a free-flowing stream of information on the internet, and an endless variety of food. While some of the ...
Views: 885 - No Time to Exercise? Seven Easy Tips For Fitting A Workout into Your Busy Schedule - by “I know I need to exercise, but I just don’t have the time.”
Sound familiar?
This is the number one reason given for not exercising: a lack of time. But like so many "reasons" for not doing the things you know you should be doing to better your life and your health, it's ...
Views: 789 - Is Your Workout A Waste Of Time? - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2008 from Gina ClarkWhen you exercise, make the most out of your time. Follow these tips to make your workout more effective, to burn more calories, to lose more weight and to build even bigger muscles. If you begin your exercise regimen with a purpose, knowing exactly what you want to work on and accomplish, you ...
Views: 845 - Lower Back Pain And Strong Lower Back Muscles - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2008 from Charles InnissI have been a physical therapist and personal trainer for more than 10 years, and so many people come into the gym and tell me that they need to strengthen their abdominal muscles to take pressure off their lower back. Now it is true that the abdominal muscles help to support the lower back, ...
Views: 2104 - Details Of Exercise Tips - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2008 from different manWe all unconsciously know that exercise is good for us. It is fair to say that everyone wants to be healthy. At the same time, it is probably equally fair to say that most of us are not exercising enough. On the internet, you can find a number of tips, tricks and hacks on how to get motivation ...
Views: 745 - Achieving Optimal Workout Recovery - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2008 from Yuri ElkaimThe human body operates most efficiently when it is in balance, or has achieved a state known as homeostasis. As such, optimal recovery means that all body systems have returned to the state they were in before exercise (homeostasis). However, for most avid exercisers, recovery is a limiting ...
Views: 1766 - Top 10 Reasons To Use Interval Training Cardio Workouts - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2008 from Yuri ElkaimInterval training (HIT) involves a combination of high and low-intensity training within a single workout session. In this session, the individual alternates between a bout of higher intensity exercise followed by a lower intensity or “active recovery” bout. This type of training is in ...
Views: 1557 - Very Safe Exercise - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2008 from different manExercise tests are safe for young patients with a heart condition, even those awaiting a heart transplant, according to recent research at The Children’s Hospital in Denver, Colorado. Exercise tests give doctors different information about the heart’s functioning than tests done with ...
Views: 680 - Whole Body Health Training - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2008 from different manWhole Body Health Training wellness machines attracted the attention of sports medicine professionals. The focus of study on whole body vibration exercise expanded into athletic performance. Athletes training with whole body vibration became stronger faster, with better balance, speed, and ...
Views: 875 - Fitness In A Hurry - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2008 from Gina ClarkMost of us are so busy that we don’t have time to workout the recommended 30-45 minutes for optimum physical fitness. (Thirty minutes of exercise 5 days a week significantly reduces the risk for most cancers. Forty-five minutes of exercise 5 times a week significantly reduces the risk ...
Views: 889 - Interval Training For 5k Runners - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2008 from Yuri ElkaimIn a previous article we talked about the best type of interval training for burning fat. Today we're going to discuss the best type of interval training to improve your running performance. Specificity, specificity, specificity! The key to achieving the best running results from your interval ...
Views: 2024 - Best Exercise For Strength - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2008 from different manThe arm consists of the biceps, triceps and the forearm. Bicep consists of muscles on the front of the upper arm. Triceps, similarly, consists of muscles at the back of the upper arm. Forearm is that part of the arm between the wrist and the elbow. There is separate arm exercise for all three. ...
Views: 761 - About Meditation - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2008 from different manMeditation is great for stress management. Remember stress occurs in your mind, that doesn't make it less real. It means your mind is the key to remove stress from your life. You will experience, relaxation, increased awareness, mental focus, clarity and a sense of peace if meditation is ...
Views: 716 - Office Chair Back Support: A Long Term Relief For Your Back - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2008 from Matt HudsonWorking hours take a toll on the delicate back muscles. On our own however, we are responsible for the kind of lifestyles we lead and the pain is repeated throughout the years. Posture problems today constitute most of our back troubles which is often the result of a wrong sitting style. The ...
Views: 951 - What Are You Eating Prior To Exercise? Maximize Your Results. - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2008 from kim millerPeople will often ask me what they should eat before they train. It's a good question because what and how much you eat prior to working out should depend on which fitness component you will be working on. For example, say that your emphasis on a particular day is going to be muscular strength, ...
Views: 1166 - Sun Salutation - Complete Workout For Your Mind And Body In Just Ten Minutes - by Submitted on Jun 27, 2008 from Constantine GeorgeSun Salutation (Surya Namaskar) is part of Hatha Yoga (the “physical” part of Yoga).Sun Salutation has multiple mental and physical benefits. In only ten minutes you can achieve a low impact workout that combines both Resistance Training (e.g. weight lifting) and Cardiovascular ...
Views: 2027 - Workouts That Set You Free - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2008 from Wendie PettJust as your eyes open to the new day, it happens. Thoughts of everything you’d like to do flood your mind. Exercise? You begin to rationalize. Skipping one day won’t matter. I don’t have time anyway. Stop! You won’t believe how easy it is to fit exercise into your day. Turn those ...
Views: 836 - You've Reached Your Fitness Goal - Now What? - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2008 from Wendie PettWhether you have a goal to lose 20, 30, 50 or plus pounds what happens once you reach that goal? Are you done? Can you go back to living the way you did in the past, eating anything that crosses your path? Can you plop on the coach and go back to “coach potato” mode? Absolutely not. Obviously, ...
Views: 857 - Power By The Hour - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2008 from Wendie PettNo time to be strong and healthy? Can’t find an hour a day to be fit? Really? Time management is crucial to an effective fitness program. We all start the week with the same 168 hours. A key element to being mentally, physically, and spiritually fit is to maximize the hours we are given each ...
Views: 847 - Chronic Fatigue Syndrome | Adrenal Fatigue | Adrenal Exhaustion | Low Energy - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2008 from shawn phillipsMy struggle with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome has been an ongoing experience my entire life. It has to be one of the most frustrating and debilitating health issues that most doctors will not diagnose correctly. I have tried the traditional medical route and have seen countless doctors none of ...
Views: 1020 - Strength Training Benefits Women Over 40 - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2008 from Chuck SmalleyStrength training builds healthy lean muscle and creates an increase in metabolic rate that persists throughout the day. Muscle tissue is naturally active, while stored body fat contributes little to your metabolic rate. Furthermore, when you exercise your muscles with strength training or ...
Views: 769 - Strength Training Benefits Women Over 40 - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2008 from Chuck SmalleyStrength training builds healthy lean muscle and creates an increase in metabolic rate that persists throughout the day. Muscle tissue is naturally active, while stored body fat contributes little to your metabolic rate. Furthermore, when you exercise your muscles with strength training or ...
Views: 457 - Tips for Using Ball Exercises - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2008 from Brooks DonnerOver the past several years, a new piece of equipment was added to the gym – a ball. Not just any ball, but a large ball that can be used for building stronger and healthier bodies. With ball exercises, you would choose the size that fits your body best, as well as the types of exercises ...
Views: 549 - Health And Wellness In Our Hands - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2008 from Mary SandraFitness is something, which doesn’t come overnight. A lot of things go along the way to achieve the sculpted fit body. You got to become lean to burn more fat because the more lean your muscle tissues are the more your body burns the calories at rest. The BMR or the basal metabolic ...
Views: 491 - Can You Build Muscle Using Resistance Bands? - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2008 from Yuri ElkaimRecently I was asked if resistance bands could be used to build strength and muscle size similarly to dumbbells. Here is what was asked… “Hi Yuri, I’ve watched all of your YouTube videos on different types of exercises. I would like to ask you if it’s possible to ...
Views: 15481 - Reduce Your Risk For Cancer With What's In Your Fridge - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2008 from Gina ClarkFresh fruit juices are full of vitamins and antioxidants. They help strengthen the immune system and the body’s organs, keeping the body healthy and promoting wellness. It’s recommended that these juices be included regularly in one’s diet. Lemon juice has many healthy ...
Views: 812 - Mind / Body Fitness - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2008 from Carolyn CooperMind-body exercise is a form of movement that increases fitness in some way—muscular strength, aerobic levels, flexibility, balance—but also enables you to engage your mind in a non-judgmental way and with an inward-directed focus that may become contemplative. What does that mean? In short, ...
Views: 899 - Is Interval Training Best On The Treadmill Or Outside? - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2008 from Yuri ElkaimRecently I was asked the following question by someone who was watching one of my YouTube videos on cardio interval training.... "I saw your video and it encouraged me to try this system out because I am pressed for time a lot. I have heard that the treadmill is not the best thing to use ...
Views: 4481 - A Healthy Weight Loss Plan 2 Step Methods - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2008 from Shane WilsonIn today's world there is a problem that the human people have never really had to face before. What we face is the epidemic of obesity, something which is growing at an alarming rate. There are a few reasons why this issue is on the rise. One big reason is that we lead busy lives stripping ...
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