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« Previous EntriesDumbbells, Resistance Using Body Weight, or Weight Machines: What Will Best Sculpt My Body?
Sunday, September 27th, 2009It is challenging enough to get me to convince people to add resistance training into their exercise programs, let alone convince them of the merits of switching up their resistance workouts for maximum effect. The truth is we are all creatures of habit, but being creatures of habit in fitness is one of the surefire [...]
Five Ways To Prevent Fitness Related Injuries
Wednesday, September 23rd, 2009I know we are all getting older, but since 40 is the new 20, none of us are that old to be experiencing the sheer volume of fitness related injuries that exercisers share with me daily. You would think I was working in a home for the elderly and infirmed by the way that people [...]
Exercise Benefits Your Brain As Well As Your Body
Wednesday, September 2nd, 2009When you think about exercising your brain, you think of mental activities that challenge the brain like sudoko or crossword puzzles. New studies show that physical exercise can be just as effective in helping enhance memory, focus, and decision making skills. There are specific ways to tailor your workouts to get your brain synapses firing [...]
Terrific Triceps Will Make Your Arms Look Amazing
Wednesday, August 26th, 2009Triceps are underrated and often neglected by men and women new to resistance training. Biceps often take center stage when it is really triceps that are equally important in adding definition and tone to your arms. That is why biceps and triceps are called opposing muscles. You need to strengthen both of them.
Visualization Makes Exercise More Successful
Wednesday, August 19th, 2009Some people are foodies and wake up in the morning thinking about what they are going to eat for dinner. Some people may even fall asleep dreaming about food and what their next meal will be. I am not one of those people when it comes to food, but I am when it comes to [...]
Seeing The Glass Half Full Gives You Healthier, Longer Life
Tuesday, August 11th, 2009A new study just came out that showed that optimistic people are not only happier, but healthier as well. Participants in the research study that fell in the highest category of optimism lowered their chances of developing heart disease by 9%. Even more astounding, they lowered their chance of dying of any cause by 14%.
You Are Not As Strong As You Think You Are If Parts of Your Body Are Weaker Than Others
Wednesday, August 5th, 2009If you have successfully incorporated resistance training into your workout program, then hats off to you. The next step is to make sure that you are training your body properly to become leaner or larger and stronger. A big mistake most people make when resistance training is to overtrain one part of your body at the [...]
Is Training On A Treadmill Sufficient For Running a Marathon?
Saturday, July 25th, 2009The argument over whether it is better to run on a treadmill or run outdoors is almost as common as whether it is better to do cardiovascular or resistance training. The answer is simple. It is important to incorporate both treadmill and outdoor running into your training program.
Replacing Your Running Shoes Regularly is Cheaper Than Physical Therapy
Sunday, July 19th, 2009I haven’t replaced my running shoes since January. I feel like I am at an AA meeting and I am confessing my transgressions to a very large audience. This isn’t a case of vanity or frugality. It is an example of fitness stupidity. Running in worn out shoes not only hinders your athletic performance, but [...]
Mental Toughness: The Difference Between an Ordinary Athlete and a Champion
Sunday, July 19th, 2009Two days ago, riders succeeded in getting the temporary ban on earpieces lifted in the Tour De France. Riders rely on earpieces to communicate with their teammates, but the earpieces were suddenly banned in order “to spice up the Tour” according to race officials. Riders like Lance Armstrong, who up until then was making a [...]
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