Archive for the ‘Strength Training’ Category
Friday, January 8th, 2010
Author: Eddie Lomax
Push ups are one of the classic bodyweight exercises. Every bodyweight training program I know of uses push ups in one form or another. As a result, the ability to perform a proper push up, for high repetitions is a fitness milestone in bodyweight training.
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Tags: endurance, exercise, push ups, strength, training, weight
Posted in Fitness, Strength Training | 24 Comments »
Sunday, December 20th, 2009
Author: Tk Healey
Ever heard of rebounding? Rebounding is a fun way to get great exercise using small controlled movements on a mini trampoline. By using a small trampoline and following a rebounding video, people of all ages can exercise on a rebounder. Rebounding is safe because your feet barely leave the surface and a stabilizing bar can be added which will help if you feel unsteady.
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Tags: abdominal, exercise, healthy, rebounding, strength, stretch
Posted in Fit and Trim, Fitness, Low Impact Workouts, Strength Training, Weight Management | 11 Comments »
Sunday, December 20th, 2009
Author: Varun Pratap
At fifty, many of us take stock of our lives.
We can look back on careers, friends, and family that we are proud of, but what do we want to do with our middle years?
How can we make the most of our lives? Perhaps the most overlooked aspect of our later years, as well as the one that may have the greatest impact on our overall well-being, is our health and fitness.
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Tags: cardio, energy, exercise, health, health benefits, jogging, joints, muscle strength, over 50, stretches, swimming, walking, weight gain, weight loss, well-being, workouts
Posted in Fitness, Health Management, Low Impact Workouts, Nutrition and Health, Strength Training, Weight Management | 10 Comments »
Sunday, December 20th, 2009
Author: Eidorian
The most effective treatment for fibromyalgia is exercise. Which seems totally weird, because most people with fibromyalgia hurt worse and are more fatigued after exercise, and they may feel that way for days. The key is the right amount of the right kinds of exercise.
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Tags: aerobic exercise, exercise, fibromyalgia, lifestyle, low impact, pilates, qi gong, resistance bands, symptoms, tai chi, your body
Posted in Fitness, health conditions, Health Management, Healthy Living, Low Impact Workouts, Strength Training, Weight Management | No Comments »
Thursday, December 10th, 2009
Author: MIKE SELVON
Are you looking for an immensely popular way to get yourself into great shape and have some fun along the way? If so, kickboxing is an activity that is very fun and that is sometimes overlooked.
As in boxing, it boasts many health benefits such as greater stamina, improved flexibility and enhancing core strength — all while working out to your favorite music.
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Tags: aerobic, cardio, cardiovascular, exercises, kickboxing, martial arts, muscles, workouts
Posted in Fit and Trim, Fitness, Sports Safety, Strength Training | 6 Comments »
Wednesday, December 9th, 2009
Author: Marjorie Saladawater
Water aerobics routines are something that can offer a complete physical workout. A complete workout consists of aerobic, resistance and stretching exercises and all these can be incorporated into a water aerobics routine. The best part about water aerobics is that water exercises will work for groups of people that cannot do other types of exercises, such as; individuals that are morbidly obese and persons that have problems with arthritis.
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Tags: exercises, heart rate, muscle strength, stretching, walking, warm-ups, water aerobics, workout
Posted in Fit and Trim, Fitness, Over and Under Weight, Strength Training, Weight Management | 189 Comments »
Tuesday, December 8th, 2009
Author: Emile A. Jarreau
One of the most effective activities for getting your body into shape and losing weight is something that many women are scared to try. Weightlifting can be a daunting activity for a beginner especially in a crowded gym environment. Seeing the scores of overly muscled men as they throw about ridiculously heavy amounts of weight can scare many from the weight room and keep them happy and comfortable hovering over their exercise bikes or treadmills. This is not always the best place for someone who is trying to lose weight and get in shape however and building true muscle should be part of anyone’s exercise and fat loss regimen. Muscle helps to burn fat and muscle also helps shape the body… so choosing a weightlifting program for women can be extremely helpful for them in achieving their goals.
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Tags: build muscles, burn fat, exercise bikes, get in shape, losing weight, weightlifting
Posted in Fit and Trim, Fitness, Strength Training, Weight Management | 3 Comments »
Monday, December 7th, 2009
Author: Nitin Chhoda
For someone who just started exercising, the right guidance is critical. If you are a newcomer, the first thing you want to do is exercise in a safe and effective fashion. Many individuals avoid the gym due to the fear of making a mistake in public. For the weight room rookie, there is nothing more demoralizing than the disheartening smirks of veteran trainees. Mistakes start to happen, and these prevent you from getting optimal results. In fact, it increases the chances of injury!
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Tags: abs, breathing, energy, flab, gear, gym, lifting techniques, methods, mistakes, pattern, shape muscles, spotter, water, weights
Posted in Fit and Trim, Fitness, Sports Safety, Strength Training, Weight Management | 5 Comments »
Wednesday, December 2nd, 2009
Author: Joey Atlas
The best lower body exercises are the ones that can be done anywhere with little or no equipment. Being single with no kids may allow for wasted time in the gym doing twelve sets per lower body part, but once in the real world of spouse, kids and job, those two hour gym visits are history. The good news is this should be a welcome change because the old-school bodybuilder, weights and machine type workout routines can do more damage in the long run as compared to a smart, properly structured lower body exercise routine.
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Tags: anabolic steroids, exercise routine, exercise schedules, fitness center, leg exercises, weight training, workout routines
Posted in Fit and Trim, Fitness, Strength Training | 1 Comment »
Wednesday, December 2nd, 2009
Author: Sandra Prior
Classic Push Ups are the Perfect Exercise for anyone wanting a Rock Hard Upper body
Sometimes it’s just not worth re-inventing the wheel. True classics are often underestimated, in fashion and music, as well as in workouts. Starting with the push up, we’ll give you the perfect form for each exercise, training tips, as well as variations to spice up your workout.
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Tags: back muscles, chest muscles, exercise, pushups, shoulder exercise, triceps, workouts
Posted in Fit and Trim, Fitness, Strength Training | 2 Comments »