Exercise Articles

151. The New Lover Approach to Starting an Exercise Program By Kathryn Martyn, M.NLP
     Approach a New Exercise Program Like a New LoverHow many times have you decided to get back to some type of exercise program? You've bought gear, new shoes, new clothes, whatever is needed. You've set aside some time, and off you go. A nice heart pounding workout or two and wham, you're right back to the couch, watching TV and thinking about starting an exercise program. What went wrong?Nine times out of 10 what happened was you simply tried to do too much too soon. It's just like dating. If y…



152. 10 Workout Mistakes Cheaters Make By Richard Moore
     "When I'm lifting free weights, I tend to go pretty fast on the downward motion when I'm supposed to be using more control," says Beth Pekol, who works in banking in Chicago."I lean on the StairMaster when I'm on it," says Shaun Stewart, a new bride who lives in Memphis. "I know I don't have good form, but when I feel the pressure on my knees, I just feel like I'm still doing something if I'm at least staying on the machine.""I know I'm cheating myself when I double the amount of work I have t…



153. Exercise Intensity By Don Stuart
     "Physical Fitness"Some physical activities (exercise) are not intense enough to help you meet the FDA recommendations for being physically fit. Although you are moving, these activities do not increase your heart rate, so you should not count these towards the 30 or more minutes a day that you should strive for.The FDA recommends light physical activities (exercise) last 60 minutes per day for weight loss and maintenance. These include walking at a casual pace, such as while grocery shopping, …



154. Tummy Tightening and Weight Loss By Holly Pateman
     With all the diet fads and quick weight loss claims out there, how do you know who and what to trust for a successful weight loss plan?The truth is, there are so many different voices of reason out there that no one weight loss solution is suitable for everyone. If you are serious about wanting to lose weight successfully without falling victim to yo-yo dieting, a reliable rule of thumb is: when in doubt, go organic. This means no miracle pills, no secret formulas, no magical weight loss belts…



155. Weight Loss & Low Body Fat – High Calorie Burning Techniques During Workouts! 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 continually make progress and keep my body fat below normal. I accredit this to being able to work smarter than most not harder.No matter what your goals are, or how old you may be the objective is to lower your body fat levels. Here are some workout tips to maintain high intensity during your workouts.1. Maintain a co…



156. Movement Fixes Everything - (2002) By John Izzo
     Functional training has been gaining in popularity the last 3-5 years as many gym-goers are turning to swiss balls, medicine balls, and other tools in an effort to find the latest technique to perfect their bodies. Fitness enthusiasts are using swiss balls for ab crunches, medicine ball throws, and tubing for a variety of exercise ”spice-ups”. Many trainers are teaching new functional modalities to their “not-so-ready” clients and late-night info-commercials are advertising BOSU’s and stabilit…



157. How To Exercise: Choosing the Right Type of Exercise for You By Ray Kelly
     So you have to start an exercise program. What are you going to do? How are you going to exercise?Well the type of exercise you do largely depends on you. What do you like doing? What do you hate doing? Do you have to pay membership fees? Do you need a training partner? Do you need to buy equipment?These are all questions you need to answer.If you choose something that you don’t like doing, you’re not going to keep doing it for long. Think about it, if you don’t like jogging you’re hardly goin…



158. Which Are You Pro-Active or Reactive? By Bonnie Murphy
     Pro-active is doing everything possible to establish and maintain good health (preventive maintenance). Re-active is waiting until the body falls apart, then taking massive desperate action through Toxic Drugs, etc. to try to reverse or cover up the problem.Which way makes more sense to you?The answer is obvious. I am surmising that the people I am talking to are pro-active and want to work on preventive maintenance. I have been talking this talk and walking this walk for several years now …



159. Coaching Can Get The Boss In Shape By Graham Yemm
     Who tells the boss that they can improve their management or leadership? How do they look at themselves objectively and identify what areas they can improve and the benefits of doing so?These days many people have become more aware of the need to look after their bodies and their health. Not only do many join gyms or start participating in sports regularly – a number are using personal trainers. Why do they choose to do this? Consider top performers in the sports world, or areas such as d…



160. Weight Loss and Fitness - Facts not Fiction By Martin Harshberger
     The world of weight loss and fitness is certainly vast, and the American consumer can absolutely get lost in the thousands of easy effortless and ostly useless ads if not careful. With my books and research I want to clear the air about the various myths and false statements regarding our health and fitness that have clearly muddied the waters for many Americans.What I want to stress in particular is that there is no magic answer, potion, or diet pill that is going to make everything better. T…



161. Top 7 Motivators for Getting in Shape Before Thanksgiving By D. Giolitto
     1. That copy of Stuff Magazine in your boyfriend's bathroom showing Winnie Cooper in her underwear. So your man enjoys gazing at scantily-clad women. Wouldn't you feel better about this if you knew for certain that you were one of them? Don't let Kevin Arnold's junior high school sweetheart steal your thunder. Drop those extra pounds and then reward yourself with a trip to Victoria's Secret. Be the star of his private show!2. At least two more weeks of tank tops and mini skirts.The weather may…



162. Current Recommendations are 30-60 Minutes of Exercise, Everyday? By Simon Gould
     This is the latest advice to the public and many are surprised at the sheer quantity and confused as to what constitutes exercise.Finding the timeFor those of us with busy lives, fitting this into a day is not easy. Little time is left after a job, commuting, laundry, cooking and everything else. After a busy day do you feel like exercising anyway!? It is a struggle at first but many people are managing it and are reaping the rewards.Dramatically reduced incidence of illness, you look and feel…



163. Toning Your Abs - Common Exercising Myths By Lisa Irby
     1. The 'Chew Then Crunch' MythCrunches are good exercises for toning the abs and stomach if done properly and combined with a low fat diet. However many people think they can continue to eat what they want and end their day with 100 crunches to "work off" all the bad stuff they put in their body throughout the day.If you're not lowering your fat intake by watching what you eat, it doesn't matter how many exercises and crunches you perform. Not only will you see zero results, but you may actual…



164. How to Get Better Exercise Results By Improving Hydration By Jim Huffman
     Water and ExerciseYour body excretes water in a number of ways: through urination, defecation, breathing (that’s why we always enjoyed breathing condensation on mirrors when we were kids) and perspiration. And when you are exercising, your body can lose a large amount of water. It’s important to keep replenishing that. The water loss is even more pronounced in warm weather, or during heavy exertion. In such cases, you must make provision to take care of the water. 2 or 3 glasses of water for e…



165. 5 Tips to Get You Started and Keep You Going on an Exercise Plan By Marie Roker
     Making the decision to start exercising requires commitment and perseverance. Establishing and maintaining an effective exercise program can help you feel great and live a more active lifestyle.Check with your doctor first. Get your doctor's "OK" before embarking on an exercise program to avoid a serious injury to your health.Choose activities that you think you'll enjoy. It doesn’t matter what it is, belly dancing, yoga, Pilates, swimming, bicycling, rollerblading, racquetball or tennis. Mos…



166. Read This Article if You Like to Walk or Jog By Lance Winslow
     I am glad you are one of the very healthy people in the world. You know as humans continue to over indulge with food and end up with that unsightly belly bulge, it makes it harder and harder for them to join us. I myself have had a hard time getting my over weight friends to do a little exercising, in fact I cannot even get them to walk much further than around the block.Sometimes for us in shape it is hard to image someone that cannot make it around the block, yet if you ever get them to take…



167. What is the Right Home Exercise Program for You? By Fern Kuhn
     What do you want to get out of the exercise program?What you want to achieve as a whole fitness program has to do with the kind of program that will work for you in the long run. You may want to ask yourself what you want to accomplish, do you want to lose weight, do you want to stay in shape.Maybe you just want to reduce some of the stress in your life. Maybe you want to improve your overall health or increase your muscle strength.If your goal is to lose weight, then start with a low impact…



168. The Top 10 Reasons Why Your Dog is a Great Workout Partner By Harwon Mihtar
     1) He or she is never late for a workout session. Chances are good that your dog lives with you and has a reasonable clear schedule. He will be ready to go at the drop of a hat (or the clip of a leash).2) Your dog will never try to weasel out of exercising. How many workout partners have you had who actually want to go for a run in a blizzard?3) Your dog doesn't care what you're wearing or how much tuna salad or garlic you just ate. You can exercise and have fun with your dog without ever feel…



169. The Power Workout: By Chris Guerriero
     Scenario: I really want to get in shape, but I work all day and attend multimedia classes until 8:30. How do I find the time to exercise, and what are a few good exercises for beginners like me? Solution: Finding time to exercise is certainly a challenge. Even the most motivated among us suffer setbacks during our business's busy season or when a new project is on the horizon. The key to fitting fitness into your busy day is to recognize that finding time isn't the issue--it's making time.You …



170. The Best Information on Oakley Sunglasses and Nike Sunglasses By Amy-Jo Strutt
     If you are looking for quality sporting gear, look no further than Oakley. They offer a huge selection of apparel, watches, bags, goggles and prescription eyewear. If you want a great pair of sunglasses well, they are also widely known for their selection of Oakley sunglasses. Their most popular frames include the M frame, Half Jacket and Custom M and Half Jacket. Oakley sunglasses frame material includes O Matter, Wire and X metal which we will go into more detail later on. Another fanta…



171. Top 10 Most Outrageous Exercises I’ve Ever Seen By Nick Nilsson
     In the course of my experience working and training in gyms, I’ve seen people doing some incredibly "interesting" exercises. Unfortunately, it’s usually because these people have not been properly instructed in exercise technique.Here are some of the top winners. Remember, these are actual exercises that I’ve seen people do. I made the names of the exercises up to match the lunacy of how they look.DO NOT TRY THESE AT HOME! OR AT THE GYM! OR ANYWHERE!!!1. Dumbell Hair Combs - Start by holding a…



172. Cholesterol, Blood Pressure or Fitness - Which is More Important? By Gene D. Millen
     Got high cholesterol or high blood pressure? Would you like to lose a few pounds, improve your fitness level and reduce risks of heart attack? If the answers are yes I have some great news for you!A study reported in Circulation; Journal of the American Heart Association has come up with some remarkable conclusions. Barnard and colleagues studied 11 obese men aged 38 to 72, who voluntarily enrolled in the Pritikin Longevity Center 21-day program. Seven of the men had hypertension defined as a …



173. Bodybuilding, Weight Loss, and Exercise Tips – Goal Setting for Long Term Results By Greg Ryan
     My name is Greg Ryan. I am a fitness expert, professional bodybuilder, personal trainer to movie stars, former employee of Kathy Smith and have over 50,000 hours of paid personal training sessions under my belt. For the last twenty years I have been able to continually make progress, stay consistent and have some fun in my quest to be in better shape.This is not because I am anything special or know some magic formula, but because I have learned a few goal and program-setting techniques that …



174. Lance Armstrong and Exercise - From Denial to Desire! By Greg Ryan
     Press Conference 1996 – Lance Armstrong On Wednesday October 2, I was diagnosed with testicular cancer. I have been made aware that it has spread to other parts of my body... I... I am... here to say, I will work with the doctors to overcome... and I will work hard to race once again.“Just DO it” Nike AdSunday July 24, 2005 Lance Armstrong not only beat cancer, but also went out on top after winning seven consecutive Tour De France bicycle races. If you don’t know, the Tour De France bike rac…



175. Why Core is Key By Lea Woodward
     Do you currently suffer or have you ever suffered from any of the following: Lower back pain, frequent hamstring injuries, a twisted knee or a pulled shoulder?Have you ever considered that it may not be just the fact that you slipped and twisted something or your back simply 'goes'? It could be you need to strengthen your core…Core training is a buzzword in the fitness industry that’s been around for a while now. The measure of its popularity can be seen in the increased use of stability balls…



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