Exercise Articles

176. Three Missing Links To Exercise Performance By Charles Remington
     If you were not born with the perfect body, you can create one, with the help of three exercise techniques that are commonly over looked. With all the advances in fitness technology and training knowledge, there remain three principles of exercise performance that are ageless. Results keep us motivated, with the right mix of form, intensity and recuperation you’ll build a foundation to your weight training routine that will be hard to beat.Perfect FormLearning how to use proper form will spee…



177. Exercising While Travelling By Daniel Remon
     One of the greatest motivators and inspirations for me is the motivation of my clients themselves. The majority of clients training with Fitcorp Asia are professionals and therefore dedicated, ambitious and focused. They also have very high expectations of themselves to perform both in and out of the office. That same dedication is applied to their training also. Unfortunately, one of the greatest ways to disrupt their routine is travel. It’s a fact of business and it’s a fact of life. Travel …



178. The Importance of The Fibonacci Numbers in Fitness Training By Joseph Mullen
     "Things do not change; we change." –Henry David ThoreauThe following article is a chapter from my new book, The Da Vinci Fitness Code.Professor Stanley Plagenhoef, one of my greatest mentors, introduced me to the Fibonacci number series in the early 1980's. He encouraged me to think of those numbers in the ideal relationship of health and fitness. I took his advice and bought books that spoke of the Fibonacci numbers, and the link between those numbers and The Golden Mean Ratio.The first an…



179. Core-Principles: The Function of Functional Training By Kurt Hurley
     Okay…okay…okay! Enough already!!! It seems like with every new term, every new invention or just about anything that is seemingly not “Everyday” that we all become flustered and assume we know nothing, which is both a testament to our lack of faith in ourselves and also a reflection of our ever-growing dependence on externals to give us a little reassurance where our natural instincts should be in high gear.My intention with this article is not to offend anyone especially those that whom, with…



180. After Exercise Headache - More Serious Than You Think? By James Cottrill
     It's surprisingly common - you're exercising, everything's fine, and then POW - a headache strikes! Or, sometimes, a headache hits while you're exercising. Is it just a minor annoyance? Or could it be a signal that something serious is going on? Should you go to the doctor, or just shrug it off?If you already suffer from headaches or migraine, it may just be that your exercise is starting the headache chain-reaction. In that case, it's important to look at the overall picture and make sur…



181. Exercise and Heart Health: A Life Giving Marriage By Nicholas Webb
     Most people get their health out of a bottle these days, be it a bottle of vitamins or pharmaceuticals. However, with a little effort and dedication you really can get a hold on your life, turn it round and live it to the full!If you've been diagnosed with heart disease or are at risk of developing heart disease regular exercise is essential for the health of your heart, body and mind. In fact, aerobic exercise and heart health really do go hand in hand.With busy lifestyles and lack of time, r…



182. Does Your Personal Trainer Know Squat? By David Petersen
     Is your personal trainer qualified? How experienced are they? How can you know before committing to a long-term agreement? These are all questions that clients looking to hire a personal trainer have or should have.Personal trainers hold a great deal of responsibility in their hands, as they “direct” their clients how to exercise safely and effectively. Personal training can be a lucrative career too, with some trainers charging as much if not more than doctor or lawyer consultation rates.I…



183. Keep Exercise Journals For Real Results By Kris Bierek
     Always make sure to keep a detailed training journal. By keeping a journal of your training sessions, you will have a detailed log of your every exercise you perform along with reps, sets and how much weight you lifted. It's also great to document how you felt before, during and after your training session along with any food/supplements you took before and after you trained. By keeping an exercise journal, you will have access to a wealth of information and be able to detect specific areas in…



184. An Ab Exercise For Everyone! By Beth Scott
     I don’t have much of a problem with belly pouch or bulge, since I’ve been doing one ab exercise or another for most of my life to make my abs flat.But most of you haven't done any kind of ab exercise recently or ever in your life so you can benefit by my experience with one particular ab exercise especially.I know a small ab exercise that can literally whittle your waistline and work your abs at the same time. If you work diligently at this ab exercise, that is.Here is my ab exercise: Lie on…



185. Invest in Your Health By Arnel Ricafranca
     What if a trusted friend were to tell you about an investment where you could not possibly go wrong...what would be your reaction? And what if there was a virtual mountain of credible information that supported the investment claims...wouldn't you be inclined to take advantage of the opportunity and not miss out on the rewards? Although the answer to these questions seems apparent, when it comes to investing in our health and quality of life we often choose to ignore what obviously works. Take…



186. Top 3 Back Pain Risk Factors By Richard Lauro
     Lower back pain is an increasingly common problem in fact four out of five Americans will experience lower back pain at least once in their lifetime.Properly training the lower back involves selecting the right exercises to work this area and using good technique to make sure that you are getting the most out of the movement. Listed below are three important risk factors that may be causing pain in your lower back.1. Muscle imbalances: nearly every ache, pain, or injury people suffer from toda…



187. Exercising to Improve Your Sleep By Mark Altman
     Studies generally suggest that exercise helps to promote sleep for individuals with insomnia. By learning about the effects exercise has on the body, we can make the most of exercise as a sleep improvement tool. Below are some of the benefits exercise provides:- Adrenaline is released, increasing the heart rate and metabolism, naturally fatiguing the body.- Brain activity is increased due to increasing levels of oxygen being transported.- Endocrine system is activated, normalizing stress hormo…



188. Get Your Exercise – Without Actually Exercising By Robb Ksiazek
     With a few minor adjustments it is possible to get the exercise that is suggested and not go out of your way or spend money at the gym!When you think about exercising, have you ever wondered how you can fit it into your already busy day? That is what always crosses my mind…where do I work it in? Even a 30 minutes a few times a week sounds like a lot of time to spare when dinner needs to be cooked and the house needs to be cleaned, not to mention the errands to run and the mandatory work func…



189. Struggling To Keep Your Workout Schedule? So am I! By Gordon Black
     Sometimes following a fitness program or workout schedule is not quite as do-able as the folks writing the advice make it sound. I suppose the idea is to tell you what you should be doing to achieve your fitness or weight-loss targets, but you know sometimes life gets a bit in the way of all these plans, and there is just no way you can follow your intended program.I know, because I am in exactly that position myself right now, and it is very easy to get derailed or discouraged and start to wo…



190. No Equipment, No Problem By Zach Bashore
     Most of us have the problem of choosing what type of equipment to use in the gym, while others ponder ways to even be able to train in the first place. Even if you don`t have access to a gym, there are plenty of alternatives that can help you get a great body without spending a fortune on gym fees. If you`re a teen whose parents won`t buy you a gym membership, someone who doesn`t feel like driving a long distance to be able to train, or even a person who feels more comfortable training at home…



191. 5 Mistakes People Makes When Doing a Workout Program By Terje Ellingsen
     When you start out with a workout program - whether the purpose is weight loss exercise or another - you have started a training process that hopefully is going to last for a while. It is important that you are aware of some factors that can decrease your motivation for the exercising or even damage your health - while you are executing your training program. Even a few minor mistakes in your workout can easily accumulate to bad habits over time, kicking you off track, and that is not the …



192. Dangerous Shoulder Exercises By Brian Schiff
     Have you ever suffered from shoulder discomfort after working out? I am referring to aching or sharp pain experienced in the front of the shoulder or lateral upper arm that is felt with overhead activities, reaching behind the back or even laying on the shoulder. These symptoms are often indicative of rotator cuff inflammation. This is a common problem for many people who perform resistance training on a regular basis. It is also a problem that can easily be prevented by modifying the foll…



193. Weight is Like Metal By Melissa Allen
     I seem to be constantly struggling to change how the majority of the population views body weight. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve heard something along the lines of “I’ve dropped two pant sizes but I haven’t lost any weight.” In reality, if you aren’t considered obese, what does it really matter what the scale reads if your circumference measurements and body fat are decreasing? That is how I came up with the “metal analogy”. Weight is like metal; the weight of a particular volume of mus…



194. Thick Today Is Fat Tomorrow By ChaChanna Simpson
     As we twentysomethings get further along in our twenties, we may start to notice ourselves gaining weight. It sucks, because at one time you could eat whatever you wanted and now it’s like someone shut off your metabolism. But did you know that by not exercising to lose those extra pounds you are actually setting yourself up for heart disease, colon cancer, diabetes, and osteoporosis? I just learned that these are all lifestyle diseases and can be eliminated even prevented by exercising and ma…



195. The Bad Workout: Some Advice for Female Bodybuilders By Jason Goy
     Bad workouts. We have all had them at some time or other. When you need to train so intensely to break the muscle down it is hardly surprising that the odd bad session occurs. After all, we are only human and we cannot be 100% consistent all the time. (I would question that when it comes to Ronnie Coleman but I am sure even he has had his bad days).But there are bad workouts and bad workouts. I am not talking here about the ones we know are going to be bad. You know the ones I mean... you arri…



196. Tai Chi, NOT Chai Tea! By Kurt Hurley
     Those of you that have either completed a one-on-one program, purchased an on-line program or have read anything else that I have written in the past have most likely determined by now and realize it is quite evident... I am a huge supporter and advocate of integrated and phase-based training as optimized methods of health and fitness technologies/systemologies. And it wasn’t until I started researching Tai Chi as an alternative form of exercise (I have been exercising for three-and-a-half dec…



197. 2 Exercises to Avoid By Marc David
     If you want a good night, then avoid two of these old school moves.Good Mornings:Although I can't say I've seen these moves done in quite some time, I know that growing up I saw plenty of pictures of how the move should be done. If I had more then 3 wishes left in this lamp, I wish that somebody would go find every book and every website with this exercise and cross it out with a Sharpie pen.I have a very good friend, who will remain nameless, that gave me another tidbit of advice. He's been i…



198. Get Fit From Home-Part 2 By Wesley Norris
     --------------------- Using The Stairs ---------------------Not everybody has stairs in their home, but chances are you know somewhere that you can find a set. Maybe it’s a set of bleachers at the high school or a set of steps at a park. Maybe it’s indoors at a hospital or another tall building. Even if you can only manage to find ONE step somewhere, many of these exercises will work for you!If you are fortunate enough to have access to a place with many flights of stairs (the high building or…



199. Exercising With Kids -- Tips For Parents By Lynn Bode
     Making exercise a priority is a challenge for everyone. And for parents it can be especially difficult to find time to workout because of the full plates that they often juggle. When summer arrives the juggling act becomes even more tricky with kids home from school and involved in extracurricular activities.But, finding time for regular physical activity is so important that it should be a priority placed on your calendar, just like your kids’ softball game. A parent needs to exercise not onl…



200. Fitness for Those Who Don't Have the Time By Lea Woodward
     Many people struggle to fit in regular exercise and feel guilty if they don’t fit in an hour at the gym several times a week. One of the key reasons my clients give for not getting or managing to stay fit is lack of time and not being able to fit regular exercise into their busy lives. As with most things, if it becomes a priority in your life then you will fit it in but it’s often not until something goes wrong with your body or health that it becomes a priority.What riles me is that going to…



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