How to Get The Most From Your Home Workouts

Posted on: 11 February, 2005

Author: Rick DeToma

You have permission to publish this article electronically, without changes of any kind, free of charge, as long as the bylines are included, and remain working hyperlinks. Please send a copy of the URL where you have posted this article. A recent study found that home workouts may do even more good than workouts at a gym. This is good news for people who are time crunched and find it's too much trouble to make it to a health club.So how do you get the most from your home workouts? Follow these suggestions:1. Have A Plan. Know exactly what it...

Setting Body Perfect Fitness Goals for the New Year

Posted on: 01 February, 2005

Author: Robert Adams

Goal Setting 101All of our lives, we have many things we want to ... but somehow, someway, things just don't get done. That includes sticking with a ... change that helps improve your ov Goal Setting 101All of our lives, we have many things we want to accomplish, but somehow, someway, things just don't get done. That includes sticking with a lifestyle change that helps improve your overall fitness and health. Each year the average American gains more and more weight, and yet there are more and more diet plans, weight loss schemes, exercise programs, and short cut methods that...

Exercise and the Time Clock

Posted on: 25 January, 2005

Author: Sherri L Dodd

I have to admit it can be amusing when someone knows I am a trainer and proceeds to elaborate on the hours that they spend in the gym. One example was a few years back when I was introduced to a nice, young women, who proceeded to tell me that she went to the gym twice a day, an hour each time. Instead of being impressed by her exuberant enthusiasm for working out, my thoughts were that one of those hours might be better spent in a psychologistÂ’s office. Excessive exercising is unsafe and an unhealthy sign of other deep-rooted...

The Health and Fitness Tip: Don’t Be Afraid of Your Fridge

Posted on: 29 December, 2004

Being fit and healthy does not ... mean keeping your distance away from your fridge. In fact, it would be more ... to befriend your fridge and all its contents instead of seeing it as th Being fit and healthy does not necessarily mean keeping your distance away from your fridge. In fact, it would be more effective to befriend your fridge and all its contents instead of seeing it as the villain in your quest for a healthier, sexier and fitter body.Take a look at what's inside your fridge. Do not cringe if you see "fattening" food inside. Are...

Borderline Division 1? How To Make It

Posted on: 21 December, 2004

Author: Hugh Breland

As a former NCAA Division 1 Athlete, I have parents ask me quite often what their son or daughter needs to do in order to make it to the highest level of college ... First, mom and dad need to As a former NCAA Division 1 Athlete, I have parents ask me quite often what their son or daughter needs to do in order to make it to the highest level of college athletics. First, mom and dad need to know where they fit in the equation to success. Parents cannot be the primary motivator. If a kid is not...

'THE CONSUMERS AWARENESS GUIDE TO SELECTING VITAMIN SUPPLEMENTS'

Posted on: 12 December, 2004

Author: Terry Pierce

(5 sections of guide, to recieve the full article please visit our website for your free copy)'THE CONSUMERS AWARENESS GUIDE TO SELECTING VITAMIN SUPPLEMENTS' Terry L.PierceTHIS IS AN EDUCATIONAL SERV... (5 sections of guide, to recieve the full article please visit our website for your free copy)'THE CONSUMERS AWARENESS GUIDE TO SELECTING VITAMIN SUPPLEMENTS' Terry L.PierceTHIS IS AN EDUCATIONAL SERVICE PROVIDED BY PIERCENUTRITION 1 866 469 0521 WWW.PIERCENUTRITION.USANA.COM Hi my name is Terry L. Pierce and I am the owner of PierceNutrition and we are associated with Usana Health Sciences a company that has been manufacturing and distributing vitamin supplements...

Exercise the right way - barbell shrugs

Posted on: 05 December, 2004

Author: Rick Mitchell

Other articles in this series looked at a number of ... mainly from the ... of ... a ... muscle building program. ... we take things for granted, ... when Other articles in this series looked at a number of exercises, mainly from the perspective of developing a comprehensive muscle building program. Sometimes we take things for granted, especially when it comes to performing the basic exercises that constitute the core of most bodybuilders' training regimes.It is useful, therefore, to describe in detail the processes involved in actually doing these exercises. This will help beginners to start out using the...

Know Your Muscles - The Lower Body

Posted on: 21 November, 2004

Author: Rick Mitchell

Becoming familiar with the muscles that make up your body has more benefits than simply allowing you to talk shop with your training ... The more familiar you are with the muscles you're working Becoming familiar with the muscles that make up your body has more benefits than simply allowing you to talk shop with your training partners. The more familiar you are with the muscles you're working, the better you'll be able to judge what's needed to make improvements. In this article we'll get to know the muscles that make up the lower body.This is where you'll find the...

Exercise The Right Way - The Crunch

Posted on: 21 November, 2004

Author: Rick Mitchell

Other articles in this series looked at a number of ... mainly from the ... of ... a ... muscle building program. ... we take things for granted, ... when Other articles in this series looked at a number of exercises, mainly from the perspective of developing a comprehensive muscle building program. Sometimes we take things for granted, especially when it comes to performing the basic exercises that constitute the core of most bodybuilders' training regimes.It is useful, therefore, to describe in detail the processes involved in actually doing these exercises. This will help beginners to start out using the...

Arm Exercises For Beginning Bodybuilders

Posted on: 21 November, 2004

Author: Rick Mitchell

Most people new to ... pay a lot of ... to building big arms, ... to the point of ... Don't forget, the arm muscles are brought into play during most ... aimed at Most people new to bodybuilding pay a lot of attention to building big arms, sometimes to the point of overtraining. Don't forget, the arm muscles are brought into play during most exercises aimed at other body parts so care must be taken not to overdo things.Having said that, the arms are complex body parts in their own right and deserve a properly focused exercise program. In...