Exercise Articles

26. Get More Mitochondria... Get More Energy By Kevin Gianni
    (Part 3 of a 5 Part Series on Body Awareness)It kind of defies logic that you could get MORE energy from exercising.Doesn't walking a couple of miles wear you out, not raise your concentration and get you moving?For most people this is the case. They walk, run or exercise only to find themselves whipped, sore and bruised.It doesn't have to be this way. You don't have to go through your life with little energy--just enough to make it through the day and then crash on the couch.I've spoken to ma…



27. The Cool Down - Recover Faster & Avoid Injury! By Brad Walker
    Many people dismiss the cool down as a waste of time, or simply unimportant. In reality the cool down is just as important as the warm up, and if you want to stay injury free, it's vital.Although the warm up and cool down are just as important as each other, they are important for different reasons. While the main purpose of warming up is to prepare the body and mind for strenuous activity, cooling down plays a different role. Why Cool Down?The main aim of the cool down is to promote recovery …



28. Arthritis Exercise – One Way to Relieve Pain & Stiffness in Your Joints (part 3) By Shelley Hitz
    There are three main types of exercises to include in a basic exercise program:Range-of-motion exercises - These lessen stiffness and help with improving flexibility. "Range of motion" refers to the area within which the joints move naturally or on a daily basis. Although these range-of-motion exercises can be performed every day, it is recommended that they be done at least every other day.Strengthening exercises – There are two types of strengthening exercises; isometric or tightening the mu…



29. 8 Top Reasons To Walk By John Higgins
    Firstly, You'll get fitter. Walking one of the most common cardiovascular exercises, requiring only thirty minutes three times a week to obtain a good level of cardiovascular fitness. Numerous studies have shown that walking regularly can result in a significant reduction of the so-called "heart risk factors", such as high blood pressure and high cholesterol. Surely you have an hour and a half or so a week to spare? Your heart will definitely thank you for it.You'll lose weight. It has been co…



30. Exercise Smarter Not Harder – 10 Ways to Make Consistent Progress in Your Exercise Plan! By Greg Ryan
    My name is Greg Ryan. I am a fitness expert, professional bodybuilder personal trainer to movie stars, and former employee of Kathy Smith. For twenty years I have been able to keep my body fat levels lower than most, and consistently exercise five days a week, and having fun in the mean time. Not because I am anything special, but because I have learned a few tricks along the way, that I would like to share with you. Start incorporating them into your plan today and notice the difference tomor…



31. Exercise And Stress By Raymond Burton
    "Stress is when you wake up screaming and you realize you haven't fallen asleep yet."Kim rolled over and reached for alarm that rang much too early. It was a restless night's sleep as usual and the pain in her neck reminds her that today is going to be another long day at a job that used to give her joy.She reaches for her favorite black skirt but sighs and throws it back in the closet.It doesn't fit like it used to. Depressed, she doesn't know what to wear anymore. She feels bloated and fat. …



32. 3 Great Weight Loss Exercises By David Olsen
    It’s a given that effective weight loss is much more then simply going on a “diet”. To really lose weight and (hopefully) keep that weight off, you need to add exercise to the equation. For Most people, weight loss exercise means aerobics – running, jogging, kickboxing or some other type of routine where you get your heart racing for 30 to 45 minutes.It’s true, that one hour of aerobic exercise probably burns more calories than one hour of weight training. However, the calories burned during e…



33. Treadmill Walking Tips By Kathryn ONeill
    Treadmill walking is one of the easiest ways to get in shape and burn fat. In fact, mile for mile, you can burn as many calories walking as you would jogging. Walking is also one of the best stress relieving exercises and anyone can do it, regardless of fitness level.Want to start a treadmill walking program? Here are 5 tips to help you get the most walking bang for your buck:1) Get your arms pumping.Bring your upper body into your workout by pumping your arms. This is an easy way to burn more…



34. The Great Forgotten Exercise -- Parallel Bar Dips By Marty Gallagher
    When it comes to building lower pectorals, triceps and frontal deltoids, dips are without doubt one the best exercises I’ve ever used. They are seldom used nowadays and the reasons are plain to see: you have to be able to handle your own bodyweight for reps – unless you have access to one of those fancy-dan machines that allow you to dip (or chin) with less than body weight.A correctly done dip has two distinct rep-stroke lengths, two levels: drop down until upper arms are parallel to the floo…



35. Is It Safe To Start An Exercise Program? By Raymond Burton
    I think the real question is “How safe is it for you not to exercise?” Did you know that obesity has just replaced smoking as the number one cause of health related problems? That’s incredible! Sorry to say, but that means we are a bunch of fat, inactive people! Back in the day when people milked cows and planted their own food for exercise, you would never hear of something like this. Think about that the next time you can’t exercise because of a hard day at the office! O.k. before I tea…



36. Gym Or Yoga - Take Your Pick By Pradeep Chadha
    Going to gym is a fad. The whole world is catching up with it. By 2020, at least a fourth of the population in the western world will be obese. So what can we do?Join a gym- as some friends will say. Yoga is good for health too. So is Tai-chi. That can make anyone confused. What is the best option?Let us have a quick look at what each of these exercises have to offer.Doing anaerobic exercises in a gym involves a lot muscular activity. The body’s metabolic activities are increased. This result…



37. How Cross Training Will Whip You In Top Shape - 5 Ways By Mike Singh
    Exercise is one of the best gifts you can give your body. You can tone and strengthen muscles, lose body fat, lower your blood pressure and strengthen your heart. To gain the maximum amount of benefit to your body, it's important to vary your exercise routine, as no one exercise can do everything. One popular way to get a total body workout is cross training - a method that includes alternating cardiovascular exercise with strength training.Some people like to do aerobic exercise on different…



38. Precision Abdominal Training By Bryan Fass
    It’s almost impossible to turn on the television or open a magazine without being barraged by advertisements for washboard abs, the best abdominal training machine ever designed or a ‘magic’ pill specifically designed to remove fat from problem areas. In my previous articles I alluded to the fact that most machines do not work, in fact they actually can increase the risk of injury. Many of the most common machines and devices that are designed to ‘scientifically’ target the abs actually plac…



39. Top 10 Exercise "Mistakes" and How To Fix Them By David Petersen
    This is a list of ten common mistakes made during exercise. Quite often the exerciser and even the personal trainer or coach is unaware of these mistakes, decreasing the effectiveness of the exercise and even risking injury. This list describes each “mistake” but follows with a suggested “correction”. You may find this list helpful in grading yourself or even your personal trainer.Ineffective warm up prior to a workoutThe purpose of a warm-up is to gently prepare the body for the increased…



40. Sweating Vacation By Brian Kohlmeier
    It seems like everyone is concerned about putting on the pounds over the annual holiday season, but what about summer vacations? We spend the greater part of the new year trying to shed the weight gained from an over-indulgence of turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, pies and various other sweets in order to slip into that new bikini or eliminate the gut before shedding the shirt at the beach. What happens when you reach your destination of summer frolicking? Toss your diet out the window and re…



41. I Was Just Diagnosed With Arthritis and I Want to Keep Exercising By Nathan Wei
    A proper exercise program should consist of stretching, strengthening, and non-impact or low impact aerobic exercises. Neglecting one of these components not only makes your program incomplete, it also may lead to unnecessary injury.Patients should start out slow depending on their level of conditioning. People who are used to exercising can probably maintain and improve upon what they already have been doing while people who aren’t used to exercise may want to start out with 5 minutes a day…



42. Complete Physical Transformation Using The Purposefully Primitive Fitness Methodology By Marty Gallagher
    The Purposeful Primitive approach to the art and science of physical renovation is deceptively simplistic. By using a few basic tools and food purchased from the grocery store, you can radically alter the way you look while simultaneously improving health, vitality and energy levels. The Primitive approach has two irreducible goals: tone, strengthen and increase muscle mass and function, and the systematic reduction of body fat. This methodology has been used by the athletic elite for decades …



43. 10 Best Workout Tips By Jody Branch
    Top Trainers share their secrets to getting slim, toned and strong in record time. It guarantees that you will see results in no time.1. Tone up on the Treadmill.Save time at the gym or even at home, with this 10 minute cardio/sculpt session. Hop on a treadmill holding a three to five pound treadmill in each hand, and set the speed to a brisk walk. It's a great upper body workout and gets your rear going. do this two or 3 times a week. As you improve work up to four-minute sets.2. Power up y…



44. Core Strength Limits Arm and Leg Power By David Petersen
    Core training has become such a hot topic in the exercise field recently and rightly so. Ask just about anyone what they understand about the body’s core and you’re likely to get an answer as it being the abdominal muscles. While this is not an entirely false statement, the word “core” signifies a collection of muscles that act to stabilize the body and allow functional and powerful movements. This article aims to give a very brief explanation of the core and its significance in human movem…



45. Less Pain Same Gain By Constance Weygandt
    Good news for those of us that lead hectic lives with busy, busy schedules. New studies have shown that smaller doses of exercise done throughout the day can actually be more beneficial. The key appears to be to elevate our heart rate at each session.Our maximum heart rate can be calculated by multiplying our age by .7 and subtracting it from 208. A rate of sixty percent of the maximum heart rate will produce the beneficial effects of exercising while reducing the risk of injury. Always make …



46. After WLS: Walking for Wellness By Kaye Bailey
    Step for step, mile for mile, walking is the best cardiovascular activity you can include as part of your weight loss surgery success story. Walking is easy, accessible, inexpensive, individual and effective. It is the gold-star sport for real people with real lives. Formerly stigmatized as cheap transportation and a senior citizens’ sport it is now a credible and fashionable form of exercise. And it’s been around for a long time – anthropoids stood upright and put one foot in front of the oth…



47. Easy and Effective Home Workouts By Lynn Bode
    Many people think that creating a home workout gym is either too intimidating or too costly. So, often they instead invest their money in a health club membership not realizing that for the same amount of money (or even less) they can create a very effective gym right in their own home.For an effective home gym, all that is required is a little bit of planning. Don’t fall into the trap of purchasing random fitness equipment because of fancy advertising for the latest infomercial fad or the gre…



48. How NOT to Return from an Exercise Break By Marc David
    Several sites, including this one, recommend that you take a break every 8 weeks after working out with weights. But how do you come back from that break and get back into your routine?Does anyone suggest you just jump back in and do the same intensity as when you last left off? Definitely not.This article will share a personal insight that I’m positive many people have faced when returning from a break or an injury. It will answer the question: how should I return to my workout after a week’s…



49. Do You Make These Mistakes When Using A Rowing Machine? By John Phung
    Just like working out with any other exercise equipment, the rowing machine technique involves some skill, and learning how to row will take some time to master. If you’re new to indoor rowing, the rowing motion may seem unnatural and difficult to learn, and you’ll probably make mistakes as you row. It’s important to learn how to use a rowing machine properly, because you’ll experience immediate benefits from the exercise, reduce your chances of unnecessary injuries, and you’re bound to enjo…



50. Exercise Tips: Move Your Body - Boost Your Productivity By Neen James
    Do you find yourself setting a New Year’s Resolution (every year) to get fit/go to the gym/lose weight/drink more water? If you could answer yes to any of those. I totally understand. I did that too for many years. But I also discovered two weeks into January I had blown my resolution and then would feel guilty for “not achieving my goals”. What I discovered was it was more about making movement part of my everyday routine (notice I used the word movement not exercise)! Making little changes…



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