Exercise Articles

301. Exercising - Ways of staying motivated! By Greg Ryan
     The number one reason people say they do not exercise is lack of time. Not long ago, a twenty-year study was completed centering on the theory that, “There is not as much time in the day as there used to be.” The study concluded that just the opposite was true. It showed that with all the technology today, we have 1.5 more hours in a day than we did twenty years ago. In other words, with all the gadgets out there to help us communicate and manage our time, we should have an hour and a half mo…



302. The Benefit of Back Exercises By James Watts
     Back exercises are often prescribed effectively as an alternative to surgery. Doing daily back exercises can significantly reduce back pain related to a variety of common ailments. However, not every exercise is appropriate for some conditions and certain back exercises may even make the problem worse. This is why it’s important to check with your doctor about which exercises will help or hinder you.One of the simpler back exercises that you can do is a pelvic tilt. Lie on your back with y…



303. Amount of Exercise Is More Important Than Its Intensity By Valerian D.
     Sedentary people gain 3 to 4 pounds a year, so exercise is really important for weight and health maintenance. You should be surprised to learn that amount of exercise may be more important than its intensity, but the truth is moderate exercise regimen, such as 12 miles of brisk walking each week, can provide significant improvements in fitness levels. May be you will not lose weight, but you will gain other important benefits by exercising: improvement of your fitness level, diminution of …



304. The Degradation of Fitness Science By Brian Johnston
     The world and our selves evolve and exist in a cyclic fashion; good times and bad… ups and downs… we experience changes that seem to repeat, including everyday cycles of sleep-wake and cell regeneration. History is a broad example of cycles, whereby we enter the "dark ages" followed by an "age of enlightenment." We now are in an irrational dark age of fitness. Irrational is an ideal term to describe a method of exercise considered dangerous, impractical, unproved (yet implemented wh…



305. An Introduction to Tennis By Gavin Dye
     Is tennis good for you?Absolutely - tennis is a gentle way of exercising for beginners, and for more advanced players is a very thorough workout. Physical activity increases energy and also helps you to stay healthy, fending off germs and infections. Playing one set of tennis would give you thirty minutes moderate physical activity, not to mention plenty of fresh air!How old do I have to be to start?Obviously you have to be able to hold a tennis racket, but there are plenty of opportunities…



306. A Great Way To Spice Up Your Workouts -- Interval Training By Lynn Bode
     There’s been a lot of buzz recently about Interval Training. So, you may be wondering what it really is and, more importantly, why you should incorporate it in your fitness workouts. Well, if you want a workout that can help propel you to the next fitness level, burn more calories, increase your speed, improve your power and more, then it’s time to learn more about this effective technique.A simple definition of Interval Training is: short, high-intensity exercise periods alternated with perio…



307. Walking for Health By Sharon Kirby
     When you think of exercise and how you should be doing more of it do you automatically imagine things like running, aerobics, going for a swim or to the gym? Not to mention the latest fitness gadgets and gimmicks. There is however, another, simpler, perhaps underrated way of getting huge health benefits from exercise, and all you need is your own two legs.General fitness and weight lossRegular brisk walking is a good way to improve your general physical health, as it reduces the risk of corona…



308. 4 Steps To More Effective Aerobic, Streching, and Weight Training Exercise By Ian Mason
     We all know that well-balanced diets include the different nutrients we need to maintain health and well-being. But did you know that your exercise program needs to be well-balanced, too? There’s three types of exercise to include in your work-out diet.Aerobic ExerciseAerobic exercise burns energy and oxygen, through continuous movement of the largest muscles in your body (your thigh muscles). Aerobic activities include bicycling, swimming, jogging, and (a great one for beginners or those who …



309. Programming Brief: Exercise Order By Chad Anderson
     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 doesn’t 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…



310. Monitor Your Body Fat Levels For Results By Kris Bierek
     A very important aspect in really finding out if you're on the right track or not, is to monitor your body fat levels. Go to your local sports store and buy some body fat calipers to test your fat levels. Record these levels along with your body weight each week and start to monitor these changes. You want to make sure you're building quality muscle mass and burning that extra body fat.By monitoring the changes of your lean body weight, you will be able to tell whether or not you are replacing…



311. Burn Calories, Dump Stress, Boost Immune Function - Without Sweating? By Bill Douglas
     Time Magazine wrote, ". . . Tai Chi is the perfect exercise . . ." While serving as the Tai Chi Expert at DrWeil.com, I learned that best selling author and acclaimed naturopathic physician, Andrew Weil, suggested that poor breathing habits are at the root of many of our health problems. This was exciting news to me, confirming what I'd spent a lifetime learning in my Qigong (Chi Kung) and Tai Chi education. Yet, Dr. Weil's insights helped me describe to people just why Tai Chi is the perfe…



312. 2-Minute Fitness By Sanjib Ahmad
     Why would I want to write about yet another fitness program? There are so many out there. There is no escape from fitness programs whether you watch TV or read a magazine or newspaper.The reality is that most of us are not happy with our physical state and we are looking for solutions. We are not only looking for solutions, we are actually paying for them. This creates the natural demand for physical fitness programs.The variety of physical fitness programs does not indicate that one method is…



313. Weight Training For Life By Bonnie Murphy
     My life has been devoted to fitness. In all my research, I have found that it’s very important not only to exercise your body, but your mind as well. After all, we are total beings, and the body, mind, and spirit are all housed in one mass.Like most people, perhaps you associate fitness and exercise with physical acts of moving your body. Perhaps negative thoughts or lethargy sometimes causes you to resist moving or doing physical things that are good for you. If so, you might care to re-t…



314. Different Exercises Schedule to Combat Hypertension, Obesity, and Asthma! By Jasdeep Singh
     Different Health Problems generally do not allow us to do traditional exercises. Above all, one type of exercise cant be effective to each group facing different challenges. But despite all these different challenges, the general rule applies to all: Extra Effort and Persistence.Exercise Tips to fight Obesity:. Light cardiovascular exercises like swimming, cycling, biking, yoga, treadmill, walking. Low resistance weight training.. Eat less, burn moreTip: High intensity workouts are no-no (as t…



315. Lower Back Extension Exercise By Peter Kudlacz
     This is an excellent exercise for the lower back that is very simple to perform. This exercise requires no equipment and it can be performed almost anywhere, even at your office. Many people neglect to do exercises that focus on your lower back. Your lower back, Erector Spinae, supports your upper body and affects almost every sport and every day activity that you do. It is important that you exercise this part of the body. The lower back extension is probably the best exercise for strengtheni…



316. 10 User Friendly Habits for Successful Home Gym Training By Kyle Battis
     Are you dissatisfied with your current training program? Are you not achieving the results you had hoped for when you started training? If you are you stuck on a fitness plateau and are in need of some tips on how to start seeing progress then keep reading.I am sure you want to see results from your training program (why would you do it if you didn’t want to see results, right?). You can start seeing measurable results again and break through those training plateaus by incorporating one or …



317. Top 10 Reasons To Exercise In The Morning By Greg Landry, M.S.
     If I had to pick a single factor that I thought was most important in a successful exercise or weight loss program, it would be to exercise first thing in the morning - every morning! Some mornings, you may just be able to fit in a 10 minute walk, but it's important to try to do something every morning. So why mornings?... 1. Over 90% of people who exercise *consistently*, exercisein the morning. If you want to exercise consistently, odds are in your favor if you exercise …



318. Weight Training: The Real Weight Loss Exercise By David Olsen
     So you want to lose weight? Chances are, you’ll spend the next few days “pigging out” while in the back of your mind you resolve that ...Starting Monday, no more fried foods, no more between meal snacking, no more whatever it is you think is causing you to pack on those ugly pounds. So Monday rolls around and sure, you start out strong, eat right all day. Next day same thing, maybe you’ll make it a week. Unfortunately, after a few days, you’ll probably find yourself scoffing down a double whop…



319. Back Extensions Exercise By John Gibb
     If you’re looking for a way to strengthen your lower back, back extensions may be the exercise for you. If you’ve recently injured your back you’ll want to consult your physician before attempting such an exercise. If you find this exercise is a bit too challenging for you at first, you can start out in an incline positioned until you are more comfortable with the exercise. Or, if you find this exercise too easy for you, you can do it in a declined position or use platted weights in front of t…



320. Different Exercises Schedule to Combat Diabetes, Arthritis, and Obesity! By Jasdeep Singh
     Different Health Problems generally do not allow us to do traditional exercises. Above all, one type of exercise cant be effective to each group facing different challenges. But despite all these different challenges, the general rule applies to all: Extra Effort and Persistence.Exercise Tips to fight Arthritis: . Water Exercises: They are most important. They are gentle on the joints, allow full range of motion and increase strength, thus relieving overall muscle stress.. Moderate strength tr…



321. I'm Ready to Lift Weights - How Do I Get Started? By Phyllis Rogers
     You’ve read over and over that strength training—lifting weights—is a fountain of youth and helps keep your body strong as you age. And you’ve decided you’d like to buy some dumbbells and set up an exercise program in your home.The first thing to do is to make an appointment with your health care provider. Since strength training is good for almost any physical problem, you will probably be given the green light. But if your doctor gives you any warning—listen and do what he or she say…



322. Finding Time to Exercise By Kathryn Martyn, M.NLP
     Exercising During Commercials I'm getting up an hour earlier these days. At first I said I'd never be able to do it: I was already sleep deprived rising at 6 AM how would I ever get up at 5 AM? I'd never be able to get to sleep earlier (this is still true), and a hundred other reasons why it wouldn't work. And then I tried it, and it does work. I'm still sleep deprived, but that extra hour in the morning is a Godsend. I love it. How do you Present Ideas to Yourself? So why did it take me s…



323. Exercising In Heat By Lynn Bode
     Summer is officially here. Finally you can pack away your jackets and get outside. Summer offers extras hours of daylight and with it the opportunity to spend even more time enjoying outdoor activities. For many, this means more time doing physical activities and playing sports. So, it’s important to remember the potential dangers that also come with exercising in hot conditions. As long as you know the dos and don’ts of working out in the heat, then you can fully take advantage of all the fun…



324. Should You Train Before Bedtime? By Tim Webb
     A Japanese study found that if you exercise at night you will be less tired the next day. Apparently it increases testosterone levels.Whether this is the case or not I'm not sure. However, I do know that in my own (and other peoples) experiences it depends on what type of exercise you do.For those of you who have trained physically hard in the couple of hours before bed and then ingested the necessary food afterwards you may well have found it hard to drop off for a good nights sleep.I …



325. The Science of Carbohydrate Loading By David Petersen
     A valid connection between hypoglycemia, fatigue and premature termination of exercise been firmly established and therefore carbohydrate loading is a proven form of boosting running endurance in prolonged events lasting more than two hours in duration. While there are various methods of carbo-loading, the process basically involves consuming large quantities of carbohydrate-rich food in order to saturate the body’s carbohydrate stores. It is proposed that with these increased energy stores, t…



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