Posted on: 11 March, 2005
Author: Sue DeFiore
One of the biggest misconceptions people have today is what constitutes a healthy lifestyle. Just because you exercise does not mean you are healthy. I hear much too often, oh, I can eat this because then I will work 30 or 40 minutes on the treadmill, jogging, walking, (fill in the blank with the exercise of choice). NO, NO, NO! Once in a while transgressions are one things, however, if you want to be healthy you need to eat healthy and exercise, the two go hand in hand. Now, think about this, if you think this way as an adult,...
Continue ReadingPosted on: 10 March, 2005
Author: Kathryn O'Neill, H.BSc. NWS
Here are the top 5 ways home treadmill workouts can help you lose weight and get into great shape! #1: A Treadmill Helps You Burn MORE Calories by Battling Exercise Boredom We all know that in order... Here are the top 5 ways home treadmill workouts can help you lose weight and get into great shape! #1: A Treadmill Helps You Burn MORE Calories by Battling Exercise Boredom We all know that in order to lose weight, get firm and fight gravity's pull, exercise is a must! But what do you do if you don't LIKE working out? What if...
Continue ReadingPosted on: 07 March, 2005
Author: Ingela Berger
There are ... and ... of training ... fitness ... and experts that tell you how to gain fitness and what the best ways are to train your body. It's easy to feel confused and There are thousands and thousands of training techniques, fitness equipments and experts that tell you how to gain fitness and what the best ways are to train your body. It's easy to feel confused and to spend large amounts of money on things that later turn out to be disappointments. And then you might never want to try again. You don't have to follow other...
Continue ReadingPosted on: 19 February, 2005
Author: Kathryn O'Neill
If you're buying a treadmill, chances are you've done lots of research already. You probably know exactly what makes up a high quality treadmill and have an idea of which features you want in your unit. But even with this knowledge many people still fall prey to slick treadmill deals that end up costing them in the long run. In order to keep that from happening to you, here are 3 essential buying tips to make sure you choose the very best treadmill for you. #1) Not All Treadmill Brands Are Created EqualI recently had a gentleman e-mail me asking...
Continue ReadingPosted on: 17 February, 2005
Author: Sylvie Charrier
It is extremely important to select an exercise program that will be well-suited to your lifestyle. If you have to drive 25 miles in rush hour traffic to the nearest pool, a swimming routine might not be your first pick. Find an exercise program that you like - shop around, try out various sports and programs. Only you can really determine if a given exercise plan is right for your tastes. In the end, the key to any exercise plan is obvious: For it to "work", you have to stick to it. And, to stick to it, most people need...
Continue ReadingPosted on: 07 February, 2005
Author: Chad Anderson, CSCS
One of the fundamental principles of exercise prescription, specifically resistance training, is the principle of exercise order. Which exercises do I do first? Which do I do last? Does exercise order really matter? From personal observations in the weight room, it would seem to many it doesnt matter. However, if you want an effective exercise program you must consider the order of the exercises. Multi-joint ExercisesAs a general rule you should perform complex multi-joint exercises first in your exercise routine while you are fresh. Typically, multi-joint movements require more skill and energy to perform. Such exercises include squats, deadlifts, bench...
Continue ReadingPosted on: 07 February, 2005
Author: Lee Smith
Food ... isn't the problem. ... like you can't live without eating however, IS the problem. If you're stranded on a desert island without food, what would you do? Your body can survive we Food addiction isn't the problem. Pretending like you can't live without eating however, IS the problem. If you're stranded on a desert island without food, what would you do? Your body can survive well over 24 hours without food if you're drinking water. How about if someone offered you 50 million dollars to not eat? How addicted would you be then? Personally, I'll be upfront and...
Continue ReadingPosted on: 02 February, 2005
Author: Kevin Doberstein CFT
TitlePersonal fitness goals and keeping them.KeywordsPersonal fitness goalsDescriptionAn article discussing keeping the bodybuilding diet and fat loss New Year resolutions that you promised at the beg... TitlePersonal fitness goals and keeping them.KeywordsPersonal fitness goalsDescriptionAn article discussing keeping the bodybuilding diet and fat loss New Year resolutions that you promised at the beginning of the year.Feel free to use this article for your web site or e-zine as long you include the author bio and make sure all links are live and working. Please dont change anything in the article. You do not have to notify me if you use the...
Continue ReadingPosted on: 31 January, 2005
Author: Kevin Doberstein
Feel free to use this article for your web site or e-zine as long you include the author bio and make sure all links are live and working. Please dont change anything in the article. If you use the a Feel free to use this article for your web site or e-zine as long you include the author bio and make sure all links are live and working. Please dont change anything in the article. If you use the article, let me know where. 25 years of blood, sweat and tears literally go into my articles, please be courteous back....
Continue ReadingPosted on: 31 January, 2005
Author: Anthony Ellis
Weight training involves the use of ... that enables variable ... This ... can come in the form of "free weights" like barbells and ... machines that use cables or pulleys Weight training involves the use of equipment that enables variable resistance. This resistance can come in the form of "free weights" like barbells and dumbbells, machines that use cables or pulleys to help you lift the weight and bodyweight exercises like pull-ups or dips.Free Weights vs. Machines vs. Bodyweight ExercisesFor maximum muscle gain, the focus of your workouts should consist of free weight exercises. Not machines or bodyweight exercises....
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