Misc
Workout Tips To Get Fit Fast
Do You Want To Get Fit Fast? Do you want some insider information to get fit fast? Of course we all want tips and tricks to get stronger, faster, leaner, quicker, and fitter. Every little tip or trick if incorporated into your fitness goals can make a huge difference. Don’t let your routines get stagnant. [...]
Overpronation Foot Problems: How to Fix Flat Feet
Overpronation Foot Problems What is Overpronation? Overpronation is a pesky foot problem in which the feet roll excessively inward when you walk or run. Commonly called “flat feet”, overpronation can occur for a couple different reasons; the foot may indeed be flat, lacking an arch, or the arch may be high but collapse too far [...]
5 Great Ways to Motivate Yourself to Exercise and Keep the Motivation Alive
Keeping your Motivation Alive 5 Great Ways to Motivate Yourself to Exercise and Keep the Motivation Alive Unfortunately, most of us find it a lot easier to get motivated than to stay that way. Just like New Year’s Resolutions that often fall by the wayside before March ever arrives, we sometimes see something as a [...]
Caffeine and Exercise
Caffeine and Exercise The most widely used stimulant in the world, caffeine is found in a variety of plants as well as commonly consumed foods and drinks such as tea, chocolate, cocoa, cola, and of course, coffee. Caffeine is becoming increasingly popular among athletes, available as energy drinks, sports gels, supplements, and even injections. Additionally, [...]
Cycling Back Pain: Psoas Muscle / Quadriceps Exercises
Why Bikes Are Hard On Backs…And What To Do About It! Introduction The other day I had the wild idea of hiking to my friend’s house with 65 pounds of dumb bells (how appropriate) on my back. I was bent forward in the most unnatural position in order to not tip over backward. When I [...]
Choosing Your Ultimate Workout Playlist!
Benefits of Listening to Music While Exercising Jane Fonda and Jazzercise knew it, Zumba knows it, even rowers on Viking longships way back in the day knew it: Music helps you exercise harder, faster, and longer while greatly increasing your enjoyment of activities which can otherwise get real boring real fast. Every time you strap [...]
Demystifying the Key Elements of Bodybuilding
Building The Perfect Body Demystifying the key elements of bodybuilding… proportion and symmetry. The “total package” everyone wants it, all admire it however many have no idea what it actually entails or how to achieve it. The total package combines many elements but as it pertains to bodybuilding it can be narrowed down to proportion [...]
3 Tips for Sticking to Your New Year’s Fitness Goals
New Year’s Resolutions means time to start making plans to be a better YOU! New Year’s Fitness Goals: Introduction The gyms are packed with new faces this time of year, but how long will it last? Did you know that four out of five people who make New Year’s resolutions will eventually break them? In [...]
Thirteen 2013 Workout Essentials for Women
Workout Essentials for Women Workout Essentials Women: Introduction Now that the new year is here, everyone is looking to join a gym and/or begin a workout regimen to lose weight and get healthier. I have listed my workout essentials for women. These are the things I believe are essential for success as you begin your [...]
What does yoga say about diet and nutrition?
What does yoga say about diet and nutrition? 5 Things That Create Better Health You may work out and train for health, or to be the best in what you do. In both cases, your body and mind have to be in prime condition to feel great. There is a lot of good information available [...]
The FITT Principle & Training for Results – Fitness 101
The FITT Principle & Training for Results – Fitness 101 The FITT Principle: Introduction The idea that training is not “working out” is basic to me. I see the world as existing on a scale of 1-10. Each of us is somewhere on this continuum depending upon how we have chosen to live our lives [...]
Holiday Drinks Calories: Sneaky Liquid Calories
Sneaky Liquid Calories in Your Favorite Holiday Drinks Holiday Drinks Calories: Introduction When it comes to the holidays there are a variety of diet pitfalls you are bound to face, but none are more sneaky than the liquid calories found in much loved holiday drinks. Holiday drinks come in a vast array of tasty, but [...]
Short Workouts vs Long Workouts
Short Workouts vs Long Workouts – Which is Better? Short Workouts vs Long Workouts: Introduction When it comes to exercising, the majority of people who want results give up before the journey has even begun. The major reason for this failure is time restraints. We all have busy lives and sometimes can’t figure out how [...]
Health and Fitness Self Assessment
5 Simple Ways to Assess and Take Charge of Your Health Health and Fitness Self Assessment: Overview When you finally decide to live a healthier lifestyle, it means you’re going to take charge to make a permanent change. Though a wellness professional can assess clients much more thoroughly, getting on a healthier track means not [...]
The Top Show and Sport Muscles
TOP SHOW AND SPORT MUSCLES Some people exercise for looks while others exercise for sport and performance. Exercise programs generally vary depending on the personal goals of the individual. Although we all may exercise for different reasons, everyone should strive to have a well-balanced routine in order to avoid muscular imbalances. However, I thought I’d share my [...]
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