Precision Abdominal Training
It's almost impossible to turn on the television or open a magazine without being barraged by advertisements for washboard abs, the best abdominal training machine ever designed or a 'magic' pill specifically designed to remove fat from problem areas. In my previous articles I alluded to the fact that most... Read More
The Truth About Lactate and Exercise
For years exercise scientists and physiologists have preached that lactate/lactic acid build-up in the muscle is the direct cause of muscle fatigue and a decrease in performance. It is proposed that lactate builds up in the muscle cells during intense exercise and literally "poisons" them, essentially shutting down activity biochemically... Read More
How Exercise and Beta-Glucan Help the Immune System
It is thought that moderate exercise, such as speed walking, jogging, and aerobics may enhance your body's natural resistance to infection. This is due to that fact that this kind of physical activity activates the release of immunostimulatory factors, such as growth hormones, cytokines, and prolactin, which in turn activates... Read More
The Right Exercise Intensity
We've all heard the exercise guidelines that recommend we participate in 30 minutes of moderate intensity physical activity 3-5 times per week. That seems easy enough to implement. Or, does it? The duration and frequency guidelines are very straight-forward and easily defined. But, "moderate" intensity is often left to interpretation.... Read More
Sport
In our modern day society we have moved away from walking anywhere and think nothing of jumping into the car for a quick trip to the corner shop. We live life at such a fast pace that we feel we dont have time to walk anywhere and as a result... Read More
Exercise Program
The exercise program you choose depends entirely on your fitness goals. The exercises you will be doing and the approach you take in performing these exercises will depend on whether you wish to gain muscle and strength, tone and lose weight or just stay in shape and be healthy. I... Read More
Exercise and Heart Health: A Life Giving Marriage
Most people get their health out of a bottle these days, be it a bottle of vitamins or pharmaceuticals. However, with a little effort and dedication you really can get a hold on your life, turn it round and live it to the full!If you've been diagnosed with heart disease... Read More
6 Things A Norwegian Fable Teaches Us About Healthy Perseverance Part 1
Author, H. Besser, in his book, "Perseverance: How To Develop It," shares a Norwegian fable about a man who left his hometown to rejoin his fiancée. They were to get married when he arrived.On the way he chose to take a different route because the direct route to his fiancée... Read More
After Exercise Headache - More Serious Than You Think?
It's surprisingly common - you're exercising, everything's fine, and then POW - a headache strikes! Or, sometimes, a headache hits while you're exercising. Is it just a minor annoyance? Or could it be a signal that something serious is going on? Should you go to the doctor, or just shrug... Read More
Exercising In Heat
Summer is officially here. Finally you can pack away your jackets and get outside. Summer offers extras hours of daylight and with it the opportunity to spend even more time enjoying outdoor activities. For many, this means more time doing physical activities and playing sports. So, it's important to remember... Read More
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A Great Way To Spice Up Your Workouts -- Interval Training
There's been a lot of buzz recently about Interval Training.... Read More
Exercise - Anxiety & Panic
Yes, all I'm afraid this does play a part in... Read More
Lower Back Extension Exercise
This is an excellent exercise for the lower back that... Read More
10 Workout Mistakes Cheaters Make
"When I'm lifting free weights, I tend to go pretty... Read More
Exercise Tips
Exercise TipsThe most effective exercise regimen includes both strength training... Read More
Sweating Vacation
It seems like everyone is concerned about putting on the... Read More
The Truth About Lactate and Exercise
For years exercise scientists and physiologists have preached that lactate/lactic... Read More
Exercise: Why YOU Should Do It
Hundreds of Thousands of Americans spend millions of dollars each... Read More
Integrating Core Stabilization into Your Workouts
Stabilization is a hot topic in the fitness industry over... Read More
VO2 Max- Exposing the Myth
VO2 max is defined as the maximal amount of oxygen... Read More
How to Supercharge Your Energy Levels through Exercise
Your energy levels will depend on several factors, including genetics,... Read More
Tone Up While at Work
I know better than anybody that sitting at a desk... Read More
The Many Benefits of Exercise
Health experts encourage us to include exercise as a necessary... Read More
Your Guide To Exercise
Even light exercise is good for you, so don't get... Read More
Strategies for Alleviating the Boredom Associated with Exercise
Just about every expert in the ADD field will tell... Read More
When Exercising Right Looks Wrong
For most of us we live in a black and... Read More
Want a Flat Stomach? - Heres the Best Exercise
The best exercise for the stomach is probably not the... Read More
How to Get Better Exercise Results By Improving Hydration
Water and ExerciseYour body excretes water in a number of... Read More
No Pain, No Gain Isnt True For Arthritis, But Exercise Is Still Important
Recent studies have shown that exercise may acually help people... Read More
Bodybuilding Sins That Cause Back Pain and Missed Workouts: Part 4
Welcome to article number 4 in our series "Bodybuilding Sins... Read More
A 30-minute, Or Less, Full Body Workout
Most people do not have the time to do biceps... Read More
Weight Loss and Exercise in Tough Environmental Conditions
Working out is working out, right?Wrong.Depending on the environmental conditions... Read More
Reviewing Weider Home Gyms
For most of us non-professional body builders the Weider Home... Read More
Top 10 Mistakes To Avoid When Exercising the Abdominals
The abdominal muscles are essential for maintaining good posture and... Read More
15 Quick Tips for People Who Dont Like to Exercise
We've all had days when we don't have the energy... Read More
Banish Your Lower Back Pain Permanently Without Drugs or Surgery
It is estimated that about 80 percent of the population... Read More
3 Exercises for Good Posture and a Six-Pack
These days many people spend a significant part of their... Read More
Success Versus Failure in the Exercise Department
Success is what you are prepared to make of yourself... Read More
Core-Principles: The Function of Functional Training
Okay?okay?okay! Enough already!!! It seems like with every new term,... Read More
Complete Physical Transformation Using The Purposefully Primitive Fitness Methodology
The Purposeful Primitive approach to the art and science of... Read More
3 Great Weight Loss Exercises
It's a given that effective weight loss is much more... Read More
Top 10 Tips For Finding Time For Exercise
If you're like most people, finding time for exercise... Read More
Weight Loss & Low Body Fat ? High Calorie Burning Techniques During Workouts!
My name is Greg Ryan. I am a fitness expert,... Read More
Are You A One-Dimensional Trainer?
Most people are classically biased toward one of the three... Read More
Doing vs. Performing: The Difference Between Exercising and Getting Results
Back when I was young and living on my parents'... Read More
Finding Time to Exercise
Exercising During Commercials I'm getting up an hour earlier these... Read More
Workout Without a Gym
You may also have no access to a commercial gym,... Read More
Speed Training With Intensity - Bound To Get Faster
Bounding can be a great addition to your high intensity... Read More
Attention, Ladies!
Building those impressively sleek shoulders takes a great deal of... Read More
5 Essential Walking Exercise Tips
Walking exercise is one of the easiest ways to get... Read More
Physical Activity Versus Exercise: Is there a Difference?
Quite often a client will come into the gym discouraged... Read More
Top 10 Reasons To Exercise In The Morning
If I had to pick a single factor that I... Read More
The History of Pilates ? It All Began With One Sickly Child
A look into the history of Pilates helps you understand... Read More
How to Supercharge Your Energy Levels through Exercise
Your energy levels will depend on several factors, including genetics,... Read More
Exercise Motivation: 7 Sure-fire Tips
So you've begun an exercise program to get in shape... Read More
10 Workout Mistakes Cheaters Make
"When I'm lifting free weights, I tend to go pretty... Read More
Elements of Exercise
Warm upWarming up before exercising has physiological and psychological benefits.... Read More
Great Exercises To Tone & Tighten Your Butt
A question I am frequently asked by females is, "What... Read More
Have a Detailed Exercise Plan Before Training
You would never build a house without a site plan,... Read More
5 Ways to Fit Fitness In
Five points to consider when you want to fit fitness... Read More
The Top 10 Reasons Why Your Dog is a Great Workout Partner
1) He or she is never late for a workout... Read More
5 Little Known Benefits of Warming Up & Cooling Down After Exercising
While working out in the gym, I have noticed that... Read More
Top 10 Mistakes To Avoid When Exercising the Abdominals
The abdominal muscles are essential for maintaining good posture and... Read More
Arthritis Exercise ? One Way to Relieve Pain & Stiffness in Your Joints (part 2)
Even when you cannot make it out to walk or... Read More
Top 10 Most Outrageous Exercises I?ve Ever Seen
In the course of my experience working and training in... Read More
Great Summer Workouts: Just Add Water
With warm weather season now in full gear, exercisers want... Read More
The Abs... More Important Than You Think
What comes to your mind when I say the word... Read More
Fitness the Goddess Way: Movement vs. Exercise
I was excited to hear the esteemed speakers at the... Read More
Calf Cramps - How To Get More Gain For Less Pain!
I cannot imagine that there is anyone past the age... Read More
Incorporating Physical Activity into Your Daily Routine Not as Hard as You Think
You already know that getting at least 30 minutes of... Read More
Reviewing Weider Home Gyms
For most of us non-professional body builders the Weider Home... Read More
Forget Exercise - Go Play
Can't seem to get the energy or motivation to exercise?... Read More
Exercise and Diet ? For Your Waistline
Caring for your body is the most important thing you... Read More
Exercise Nutrition: How To Keep That Energy Up!
How many times has this happened to you?>> You psych... Read More
Interval Training
Are you in an exercise rut? Do you want to... Read More
Try Different Forms of Exercise for Success
If you have always used free weights, then switch it... Read More
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