Exercise Articles

276. Exercise & Motivation, Part 2: Overcoming Inertia & Getting Started By Tanja Gardner
     In the first article in this series (http://tinyurl.com/8ztbo), we gave you an overview of the stages of change in Prochaska’s Transtheoretical model. The first three of these stages are all about getting started. They apply to anyone who’s not actually regularly exercising at the moment. If you were active in the past, but don’t now (i.e. you’re in the “Relapse” stage), then, motivationally speaking, you’re in one of these stages. Just as a reminder, the stages are:- Pre-Contemplation: When…



277. Your Guide to Joining the Right Gym By Simon Gould
     Whether you want to look good on the beach this summer or lose the pounds the thanksgiving turkey puts on, a gym membership could be just the ticket.The facilitiesThe beauty of a gym is that everything you need is there. You can run, cycle, row, cross country ski, swim or take an exercise class. If you want to tone or build your body there are weight machines and free weights.When the workout is done, relax in the spa and jacuzzi. Then have a massage and beauty treatment or a luxury body showe…



278. Great Exercise for Arthritis By Karri Koivula
     Squat, if it can be done without discomfort, is a great exercise for people suffering from hip, knee and back arthritis.It doesn’t do anything to the actual arthritis, but will help to maintain physical fitness and functionality.Proper function of hip area is very important for pain free backs and knees; the stiffness caused by arthritis hinders this function and creates a situation, where you can end up having even more pain, than what would be caused by just inflammation or joint degeneratio…



279. How to Supercharge Your Energy Levels through Exercise By Paul Reeve
     Your energy levels will depend on several factors, including genetics, nutrition, sleep habits, and emotional stress. Some of these you have no control over But there is one VERY important factor that you do have control over and that is your ability to take part in physical exercise.Need a source of vast power and energy?Look no further than your gym.The link between physical fitness and energy is so strong, that doctors have lately been prescribing exercise as treatment for chronic fatigue, …



280. Integrating Core Stabilization into Your Workouts By David Radin
     Stabilization is a hot topic in the fitness industry over the past few years. But what is stabilization? Stabilization can be defined as the body’s muscular systems ability to support (stabilize) the body during movement.For most fitness enthusiasts, core training is a foreign topic. Exercises designed to build strength in the chest, back, shoulders, legs and arms are typically chosen over exercises designed to improve the strength of the core. The “core” is defined as the muscles surroundin…



281. How to Become a Bodybuilding Champion – The Art of Recuperation! By Greg Ryan
     What? Less is more! Yes, less is more! For the first three bodybuilding competitions I over trained. I thought the more weight, the more sets and the more the fat that was cut out of my diet the better the finished product would look. This mind set ended up costing me championships.In 1987 after training in Florida with Mr. Universe Brian Silk, I learned a valuable lesson. Brian was doing half the weight, half the sets in half the time I was known to do. He taught me the importance of allowing…



282. Exercise and Kids: The Difference between Training Children and Adults! By Ray Kelly
     The greatest mistake a person can make when exercising with children is to treat them like little adults. Children are growing and developing rapidly. This means that certain physiological issues must be considered when they are exercising.Bone Injuries That Affect GrowthWhen most parents think of children and weight training their first concern is the possibility of it affecting their growth. Contrary to popular belief, weight training will actually improve the bone and muscular systems. It i…



283. Salsa Dancing for Fitness is Hot By David Demetre
     Salsa dancing is emerging as a refreshing replacement for conventional aerobic exercises. Classes based on the fiery music and movements of Salsa, Mambo, Cumbia, Merengue and more are starting to get people interested in Salsa dancing, while at the same time giving them a pounding workout.Salsa music first appeared in the 1960s as a rhythmic fusion, birthed in the cultural melting pot of New York City. Combining Cuban Son with Guaracha, Montuno and Guaguanco, it also has a strong Puerto Rican …



284. Strength Training FAQ's By Lynn VanDyke
     Do you need some beginner's strength training 'how to' information? I know you must have tons of questions. I will try my best to cover most of the beginner questions with this article. Just remember, above all else have fun and train safe!How many reps and sets should I do?How many reps and sets you do is completely dependent upon your goals and strength training method of choice. For example- if your goal is to lose weight and tone up your muscles, then you should consider doing 3 sets of …



285. Slimming the Waist: Article 1 of 3 - The Abs Routine By Ben Greenfield
     Let's face it...there's a million different abdominal exercises and routines out there, and each one promises to have the right stuff to give you a six-pack, get you toned, remove those love handles, and fulfill any other elaborate plans you may have for your midsection. With so many choices, it can be difficult to decide which is best, or perhaps more importantly, which achieves your goals with the least amount of effort.To simplify things a bit, I'm going to break abdominal training down int…



286. Recognize Your Motivation to Exercise By David Radin
     The positive effects of exercise have been documented and reported through every media outlet available. You can probably walk up to anyone on the street and ask them the positive benefits of exercise and they can most likely list them. If everyone knows why we need to exercise, why aren’t we? The answers are most likely more complex than we think.This article will take a look at the five stages of behavioral change as created by a psychotherapist named Prochaska. Prochaska’s model, known as …



287. Rotator Cuff: Exercises and Strategies to Prevent Injury By Brian Schiff
     Have you ever experienced a dull ache or sharp pain in your shoulder or upper arm? Maybe you are unable to sleep on one side because your shoulder wakes you up at night. Perhaps, you have discomfort reaching behind your back to tuck in your shirt or grab your wallet. If so, you may be suffering from a rotator cuff injury.Rotator cuff injuries, such as tendonitis, bursitis and tears plague several people in our population. The rotator cuff consists of four small muscles, which form a sleeve…



288. Underwater Treadmill Exercise to Strengthen Muscles, Hip-abduction Strength and Gait Strength By Atanu Ghosh
     Underwater treadmill is a treadmill which is submerged in water and provides exercise to people who have undergone total hip replacement. Underwater treadmill is a key component in rehabilitation centers to increase muscle strength and motion of hip. It is also used in Veterinaries to improve the motion of animals like dogs, horses, etc, increase their resistance and make their movements more swift and smooth.Underwater treadmill consists of a treadmill submerged in water pool. The water pool …



289. Tone Up While at Work By Jody Branch
     I know better than anybody that sitting at a desk all day can take a toll on your body. You don't get much movement and you can get what I like to call "spread butt"Here is how you can Tone at your Desk1.Seated ScissorsScoot forward in your chair and sit straight. Extend legs in front of you about shoulder-width apart. Point your toes and rotate legs out slightly. Keeping legs straight, cross left ankle over right, then right over left. Alternate legs quickly 40 times or do for as may as you c…



290. What Are The 3 Critical Exercise Routine Success Factors? By Jeremy Markum
     The 'Rule Of 3' Meets Pareto's '80/20'--And You Get Fit Faster As A Result!Everybody likes simple lists.Everybody likes Rules Of Thumb.And as far as I can tell, everyone wants tighter abs and more energy.So, naturally, we all look for the “best” diets and the “best” training routines to bring us closer to that six-pack...ideally, in the least amount of time possible…...Oh yeah--and we don’t want to think too hard either!The Old Way:Counting calories? Fuh-ged-a-bow-dit!Getting a bodyfat measure…



291. How to Become a Bodybuilding Champion – The Art of Momentum! By Greg Ryan
     Have you ever had a day when things just seem to go your way? Have you ever been boating or canoeing and the current just took you away? Everything just seemed to flow together didn’t it? There is nothing better than to have a workout where your momentum builds and builds and you walk out feeling really energized. I call this; “The Art of Flow.”Here are some tips in keeping the flow into your workout.Workout Visualization:Go over your workout program in your head before you enter the club. The…



292. Fitness Focus: Overcoming Obstacles By Laura Turner
     If you’re like me, the quest to be in shape, manage weight and overall well-being, at times, feels overwhelming. And, as if the quest to be fit isn’t hard enough, there’s often other obstacles to overcome: health issues, time management, mustering up courage or energy. Even if you’ve been exercising for a long time, there’s always new barriers to be broken. So, how to put all of this into perspective? According to Tom Turner, executive liaison for the Spina Bifida Association that’s exactly it…



293. Working Out - It's Good For You By Mia LeCron
     When we think about the life in the country, there is always something rosy about it. What is it that the people in the country have that we do not? When you ponder about it you find that those lucky souls eat good food, they work really hard, by work I mean real physical work and they have good night’s sleep. Of course they do not have all the amenities and facilities that the city life has to offer.But the city life comes with a lot of strings attached. People in the cities are generally les…



294. How To Gain An Avalanche Of Energy! By Tim Webb
     For many people out there trying to become more energised and active they are terrified of committing to daily activity. It is so engrained in their minds that they might over train that they literally shy away from daily physical training and instead follow the herd and train two or three times per week.If you really want to create energy, enthusiasm, and positive forward momentum in your life then start to move your body and breathe deeply each day with focus and you will begin to discover t…



295. Exercise Routine Made Simple By Jason Katzenback
     How is it possible to enjoy a life full of pleasure without healthy living? With this in mind, often people are in search for an effective exercise routine that will get them in shape and keep them there. Unusual training methods, fad diets and overly extensive exercise routines are being pursued, with the hopes of achieving a healthy body. Sadly more emphasis is placed upon fad diets instead of regular exercise which has been proven, over and over again, to be the most efficient path to healt…



296. The Amazing Health Benefits of Walking for Exercise By Chileshe Mwape
     Walking for exercise is a purposeful, brisk walk specifically designed for the purpose of improving health. It is one of the best and cheapest forms of exercise. If you want to improve your general health and keep fit, or if you want to reduce your weight, walking is a good place to start.Walking keeps you fit and helps you take off extra weight and keep it off. It's cheap, it's simple and almost anybody can do it. Walking has a multitude of health benefits for everyone. Here are some of its m…



297. The #1 Factor In Your Fitness Success By Shawn LeBrun
     Just the other day, someone asked me what I thought was the #1 "Most Important Factor" in determining how fit and muscular you became.They wanted to know if it was Cardio, Weight Training, or Proper Nutrition. I think my answer may have puzzled him a bit because I said it was none of those.After I thought about the question for a few minutes, I told him that there was a more important factor that preceded any of those he mentioned.I told him it was your attitude that determined your fitness le…



298. The Abs... More Important Than You Think By Shelley Hitz
     What comes to your mind when I say the word “abs”? Do you think of the infomercials advertising “6 second abs” or the latest Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue? Most people focus on training their abs to look thinner or sexier. But, do you realize the importance of your abs in everyday activities? Most yoga instructors do. And that’s why one of the focuses of yoga is to build your core abdominal strength.Important for postureYour abs attach to your spine and pelvis, helping balance your ba…



299. Easy Steps To Avoiding Gym Rage By Gary Matthews
     Have you heard about this recently? Many of us go through this at our local gym or fitness centre on a regular basis and are become increasingly frustrated. It usually starts as a group of trainees chat away their experiences of the day on a bench or at a piece of equipment for fifteen minutes while you are waiting to use it.Or someone is standing directly in front of the barbell rack doing tiny lateral raises when you want to get at the really big weights. Or casuals using equipment favoured …



300. Healthy Body - Healthy Mind! By Gary Ryan Blair
     More than two thousand years ago, Hippocrates, the Greek physician and father of medicine, said, "A wise man ought to realize that health is the most valuable possession."We are obliged to Hippocrates' and others from the past for reminding us that fitness and health is not just a new and passing phenomenon and neither are the ways to achieve and maintain good health.The fundamentals of good health, known and proven for so long, are available to anyone who decides they want to fully enjoy the …



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