Exercise Articles

326. Who Else Wants To Get In Shape in 35 Minutes? By Herb Daly Jr
     Most of the physical fitness trainers, and coaches agree that doing some sort of resistance training, and cardio training, sets up a good foundation for all around fitness. What most people like to do is alternate days. M-W-F do resistance training and on Tues-thurs-sat do aerobic training or some other variation.Now this is not a bad thing but it can be very time consuming and for people who have real busy lives it might be hard to make this kind of commitment.I say why not do both in one tra…



327. Avoid These Top 5 Workout Myths By Jim O'Connor
     Do you know the health and fitness industry is plagued by an over abundance of workout myths? A myth is a fiction or half truth, especially one that forms part of an ideology. Rob tells Jen about a new fitness program that is suppose to deliver amazing results; Jen tells Ted, and Ted then tells Pam, but only half of what Rob said. Confused? Just image how confusing Rob's "cutting edge" theory has become. And the funny thing is, Rob made this up by telling people they will lose 3 inches from th…



328. Planning An Exercise Program By Scott Haywood
     When designing an aerobic or strength training exercise program, fitness professionals, such as personal trainers and gym instructors, invariably use the F.I.T.T. principle as their starting point. The good news is that with a little bit of knowledge anyone can use this principle in designing an exercise program that will help them to become progressively fitter and stronger, and help them lose or control their weight.If you want to start an exercise program or take your current routine to the…



329. Exercise Program By Peter Kudlacz
     The exercise program you choose depends entirely on your fitness goals. The exercises you will be doing and the approach you take in performing these exercises will depend on whether you wish to gain muscle and strength, tone and lose weight or just stay in shape and be healthy. I will briefly describe a sample exercise program that can be adapted for all people regardless of their age or fitness objectives.If you are looking to build muscle or strength via a bodybuilding routine, stick to 4-5…



330. Great Exercises To Tone & Tighten Your Butt By Kris Bierek
     A question I am frequently asked by females is, "What is the best exercise I can do for my butt?" In my opinion, there is nothing better you can do for your butt than lunges. They target your glutes, hamstrings and quads, and can easily be modified for beginners to advanced exercisers.If lunges are new for you, begin with a reverse lunge. Start with your feet together. Step back with your left leg. Bend both knees. The right shin should remain a straight line with the right ankle. The left kne…



331. 7 Ways To Guarantee You Stick To Your Workout Program By Chris Guerriero
     1. Begin Looking at Exercise Differently. Think of exercise as a way of life. Do not look as exercise as a chore or task that hurts you. Exercise is probably the most inexpensive and fun thing you can do for your life. Find something in exercise that you enjoy doing such as meeting new people, getting out of work, or your means of stress relief. It will be like brushing your teeth or eating breakfast. The sooner you view exercise as a activity of health and way of life, the sooner your results…



332. Double Calories Burned With Five Minutes Of Exercise Each Morning! By Tim Webb
     Recent studies have shown that if you perform just five minutes of reasonably intense exercise in the morning you can potentially burn up to twice as many calories you normally would during the day!What this means is that for those people who often claim “I don’t have time!” there really is no excuse now for not doing five to ten minutes of physical training each day.This is in reach of everyone!There is no need for people to run five miles before breakfast. A healthier more focused you is wit…



333. Stretching Exercises By John Gibb
     Stretching exercises are important before you begin your workout. Always remember to stretch before and after your workout. Stretching exercises also give you health and fitness by making you more flexible.This helps you in all sorts of exercises, even running, you will find stretching the leg muscles daily will give you better performance at fitness exercises such as running.Remember for optimal health and fitness always perform stretches, as we mature we become more and more less flexible, t…



334. See How Trampolines Can Be Part Of Any Exercise Program By Paul Article
     When the trampoline was invented by a young boy intrigued by the ability of aerialists to bounce in a net and perform artistic maneuvers while they did so, it literally became the "springboard" for a whole new sport.George Nissen, who was a tumbler and gymnast himself, took the sports to a whole new height by putting them on canvas strung in a metal frame. Over the years, the canvas has been replaced by nylon weave, and the frames are made lighter and more stable. And the sport has evolved t…



335. Fitness: A State of Being By Frederic Madore
     Today's technological advancement often raises a lot of questions. While we find that we have a lot more convenience at our disposal, there are many issues surrounding our present fast life. Most people often find that easy is not necessarily good, and that convenient does not always equal to rewarding, when it comes to our long-term goals. We ask ourselves if our lifestyles will actually allow us to age gracefully, or end up wondering why we feel so old when we are barely in our forties.For m…



336. Reviewing Weider Home Gyms By Rolf Rasmusson
     For most of us non-professional body builders the Weider Home Gyms can be a great addition to our exercising needs. Driving times, busy and active schedules makes this product a must have tool in the convenience of your own home. The Weider Home Gyms are not cheap but still priced much more aggressively than many of its counterparts. It may not be the best (not sure what that would require) but for most of us it provides all the features we need. Never has a exercise routine and regime been ea…



337. Bodybuilding Sins That Cause Back Pain and Missed Workouts: Part 4 By Jesse Cannone
     Welcome to article number 4 in our series “Bodybuilding Sins That Cause Back Pain and Missed Workouts”. In this article we are going to talk about how bodybuilders tend to create massive muscle imbalances and what you can do to not be one of them. If you missed the first article, you can read it by clicking on the link below. Here’s a breakdown of the articles to look for: 1. Article:1 - Choosing The WRONG Exercises 2. Article:2 - Training Variations for Pain Relief and Maximum Results 3.…



338. Foward Drive By Audrey Scott
     Did you ever wonder why some people seem to gravitate to success with their eyes closed and one hand tied behind their backs, while others struggle and fight to even come close? It's like the guy who bought his first lottery ticket and won or the girl that got that top job before she even graduated from college.These people have something in common, and no, it's not just good fortune or luck. It's an incredible sense of drive. Some people call it heart and yes, it does comes from within. …



339. How to Avoid Using Your Home Gym as a Clothes Rack By John Phung
     So here’s the situation…You have a home gym, treadmill, elliptical trainer, or some other piece of home fitness equipment. But it’s sitting in the corner of the room being used as a clothes rack. You haven’t gotten any use out of it for months, and you might be thinking of selling it off.There’s a reason why you initially bought this piece of equipment, and I can bet that it wasn’t meant to hang your clothes on (there are much cheaper alternatives than that).It was probably along the lines o…



340. Exercise - Anxiety & Panic By Joanne King
     Yes, all I’m afraid this does play a part in reducing anxiety and depression. As much as you may not like doing it (I’ve never been a huge fan of it myself) but once you get into it, you certainly feel better for it afterwards.Exercise is also helps increase your lung capacity, makes your heart stronger, helps your circulation, helps you sleep better, makes your muscles stronger, gives you more energy etc.. etc..Now there are four main types of exercise, these are;Endurance Exercise – This wil…



341. Starting a Workout: Getting Your Body to Move By Kevin Gianni
     (Part 5 of a 5 Part Series on Body Awareness)I want to tell you how easy it is to workout every day.But before I begin, I want you to do one thing. I want you to grab your car keys and go out to your garage, carport, or driveway and get into your car.Put the keys in the ignition and turn. If your car normally works, there should be no surprises here. Your car will start.Now here's the important part.While the car is running, I want you to think about all the possible places you could go to at …



342. Swimming and Sports Specific Exercise By Roy Palmer
     Whether a competitive swimmer or you just swim for fitness, you may have been advised to do exercises designed for your sport. Sports specific training is currently very popular. You may have seen movements that claim to be a swimming exercise. But if it is not an exercise you do in the water, beware! You may be wasting your time. Bicep curls, bench presses and reverse fly's may appear to work the muscles you use for swimming, but not in the same way you will use them in the water. Even some m…



343. Exercise For Any Size By Simon Edwards
     Do you feel that you can barely do any activity at all?That you cannot exercise, play sports, or become more fit?If you are a very large person, you can still be physically active. Very large people face special challenges in trying to be active. You may not be able to bend or move in the same way that other people can. It may be hard to find clothes and equipment for exercising. You may feel self-conscious being physically active around other people.Facing these challenges is hard—but it can …



344. Top 5 Exercise Plateau Breakers By Gillian Hood-Gabrielson
     Plateau. That dreaded word that you do not want to hear, let alone experience. Especially if you have been diligently exercising in an attempt to get fit or lose weight. We have all experienced a plateau at some time all of a sudden you stop losing weight or you just cant seem to run any faster. When you hit a plateau, dont panic. It doesnt necessarily mean you need to work harder or spend more days at the gym.Here are five ideas that may help you break through in record time.Take an Active Re…



345. How to Maximize Your Fitness Results By Craig LePage
     What I am about to reveal to you can make a drastic change in the out come of your fitness results. Many of us are willing to dedicate a decent number of hours each and every week to our workout plan. But quite often we do not always see the results we had hoped for. Looking at the big picture, the average fitness enthusiast only has about 3 to 6 hour per week to dedicate to their workouts. In a 168 hour week 3 to 6 hours is not really a large number of hours. We can drastically increase the n…



346. Weight Loss, Bodybuilding, and Exercise Tips – Keeping Your Body-fat Low; Part 1 of 10 By Greg Ryan
     Ever go to a party and wish you were the guy/girl that was considered the life of the party? They just seem to work every part of the room effortlessly. One minute you see them by the coffee table, then seconds later they are talking to someone by the refrigerator.My name is Greg Ryan. I am a fitness expert, professional bodybuilder, personal, trainer to movie stars, former employee of Kathy Smith and over 50,000 hours of paid personal training sessions under my belt. For the last twenty yea…



347. 6 Things A Norwegian Fable Teaches Us About Healthy Perseverance Part 1 By Robin Kegler
     Author, H. Besser, in his book, "Perseverance: How To Develop It," shares a Norwegian fable about a man who left his hometown to rejoin his fiancée. They were to get married when he arrived.On the way he chose to take a different route because the direct route to his fiancée was boring and lacked adventure. Eventually, the man forgot about his original objective of meeting his fiancée and spent years on a journey to "no where." More years passed before he realized how far he was off of…



348. Bodybuilding Training Tips – To be a Champion! By Greg Ryan
     Twenty two years ago I fell into the world of bodybuilding by accident. I had absolutely no discipline, determination or confidence in myself. After many championships, television shows, movie star clients and successful businesses here are a few training tips that I have learned along the way.1. MORE THAN JUST LOOKS: Realize exercise is more than just having a great physique. It is about strengthening the mind and heart and soul.2. KEEP THE BIG PICTURE IN MIND: You will have good days and ba…



349. Strategies for Alleviating the Boredom Associated with Exercise By Jennifer Koretsky
     Just about every expert in the ADD field will tell you that exercise is one of the best ADD management strategies there is. According to the book Delivered from Distraction:"When a person exercises, she sets in motion a cascade of events that her brain loves. She sends more blood to her brain. With more blood comes more oxygen. Exercise also stimulates the release of a plethora of nutrients, hormones, chemical precursors of neurotransmitters, growth factors and cleansing agents that bathe …



350. Listen to Your Heart By Johnn Parker
     Terry Hershey Park is a great park like area which runs for miles and miles along Houston’s Buffalo Bayou. It’s a great place to walk, run, take your dog, mountain bike and just generally enjoy the outdoors and we’re fortunate to have such a large open space within the city limits of Houston for exercise and fresh air.As I was finishing up a run this morning in this park and passing a group of walkers, one called out to me asking what time it was. I called back that I was sorry but I didn’t …



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