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  • Seniors – Reduce Your Risk for Falls
    Source:  Centers for Disease Control and Prevention   Did you know research has shown that strengthening exercises are both safe and effective for women and men of all ages, including those who are not in perfect health?  In fact, people with health concerns—including heart disease or arthritis—often benefit the most from an exercise program that […]
  • Is Your Workout Program Working Out?
    Author:  C. Small Effective cardiovascular and strength training are crucial factors in many fitness related goals including athletic goals, weigh/fat loss and overall good health. As I’ve mentioned in previous articles, overall fitness requires you to combine cardio and strengthening exercises with a well-balanced diet.  (To see why, click here.) But even a […]
  • SLEEP AND WEIGHT LOSS – IS THERE A CONNECTION?
    Author:  C. Small Are you one of those people who catch a few short hours of sleep each night and spend 18 to 20 hours each day running from here to there with your job, business, family, community work and so forth? If you are, you may be doing more damage to your physical and […]

Archive for the ‘Fitness’ Category

How Does P90X Work?

Friday, April 16th, 2010

Author: Kevin Trentp90xdvd

P90X is a high-intensity workout program that was developed by fitness guru Tony Horton to reshape your body in only 90 days. The program makes a lot of claims about losing weight and toning your entire body. So, just how can P90X and Tony Horton make these claims and stand behind them? Here are the specifics on how the P90X workout exactly works.

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Exercise-and-Nutrition

Friday, April 9th, 2010

Author: C. Small

Want to Eliminate that Tired…Worn Out…Unhealthy Feeling?  Want to look good in clothes that actually fit?  You can do these things and a whole lot more by achieving a healthy lifestyle.  Don’t wait another day!  Learn how to get fit inside and out through good nutrition and exercising the safe way using the right equipment; and get lasting results.

Eating right, using the right supplements and exercising can help you manage your weight, whether you’re over or under weight.  And, getting and staying in shape will help prevent potentially life threatening diseases.

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The Importance of Strength Training and Speed

Wednesday, March 31st, 2010

Author: David Hornestrength_training2

Strength training is required to help develop a “base” from which an athlete can build upon and become faster. Strength is required before power training and it helps to lay the foundation for overall body conditioning. I have found that strength is the single most dominant factor in predicting and also improving speed. It is not the only factor but it is definitely the main one that can bring about the most significant results.

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Let’s Get Started towards a Better You, Part 1

Saturday, January 30th, 2010

Author:  C. Smallat home

Isn’t it time you did something about the way you look and feel?  Want to Eliminate that Tired…Worn Out…Unhealthy Feeling?  Have you ever thought about doing something to boost your energy-level, mental acuity and self-esteem?  Want to look good in clothes that actually fit?  You can do these things and a whole lot more by achieving a healthy lifestyle.  Don’t wait another day!  Learn how to get fit inside and out through good nutrition and exercising the safe way with the right equipment, for lasting results.  Learn how eating right, using the right supplements and exercising can help you manage your weight, whether you’re over or under weight; and how getting and staying in shape will help prevent potentially life threatening diseases.

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Low-impact Exercises are Fun and Healthy

Thursday, January 21st, 2010

Author: Raymond Leepilates

Not everyone is made for high-level exercising. But you can become fit without bouncing around in a leotard, battering your joints. Forget all the huffing, puffing, lugging, lifting, and straining. Movement therapy is a gentle – yet effective – group of sports that include yoga, tai chi, and Pilates. Just don’t be fooled by their mild manner. These activities can whip you into shape without breaking a sweat.

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A 3day Workout Routine for the Beginner

Tuesday, January 19th, 2010

Author: Jeff Andersonworkout-routine_1000189

Most people put off making their first visit to the gym thinking that a  workout routine  is a commitment that would be too difficult to squeeze into their already busy—or lazy—schedule. One thing that many of those people don’t realize is that an exercise routine need not eat up one’s schedule. In fact, a 3day workout routine is all that is needed for one to maintain a healthy lifestyle. And if that still sounds too much, let me ease your troubled mind by saying that ” 3day workout routine ” means only an hour and a half at most per day.

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Determining Your Fitness Level

Monday, January 18th, 2010

Author: Steven Stratton1492fitness

You made your resolution to get in shape, you have even found an exercise program that you like, but where exactly do you start? One of the first things that you should do is to find out what your current fitness level is. This is important, because you want to make sure that you increase at a healthy rate to prevent injury. There are several ways to test your fitness level.

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The Insanity Workout With Shaun T

Monday, January 18th, 2010

Author: Steven Strattonextreme workout

Shaun T’s new workout has been highly anticipated for quite some time now, and it has finally arrived! Insanity with Shaun T will definitely be the workout that will change people’s lives. The Insanity workout will help you conquer the battle in your mind, so you can maximize your results and push your body to reach fitness levels you never thought possible for yourself.

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Why Riding A Bike Shouldn’T Be Painful

Thursday, January 14th, 2010

Author: John Philipjake-gyllenhaal-austin-nicholas-biking

Often times middle-age people avoid riding a bicycle because they claim that it hurts to ride. While this may be the case for some people because of health issues, for healthy individuals, riding a bike should not be painful. If you find cycling painful, it’s quite likely that you are riding a bicycle that is the wrong size for you.

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How Cycling Can Improve Fitness

Thursday, January 14th, 2010

Author: John Philipcycling x 2

With so many different machines out there in the gyms across the country, many people tend to forget about the easiest, cheapest, and the best way to get into shape. A cycle exercise, such as riding your bike, is a great fitness routine to get into. Health should be the number one priority for people because there is nothing more important. The healthier you are the more you will get out of life in the end.

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