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The Truth About Abs, & How To Work Them |
| 7/11/2008 7:05:14 PM |
I always hear about upper abs and lower abs, and targeting "love handles"...etc, etc.
The truth is, nothing can really be "targeted". Abs are abs. There is no upper and there is no lower. The abdominal wall is one complete muscle that move is unison...uppper and lower. You have the obliques on the side, but essentially abs are abs.
Okay, so what is... Read More |
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Exercise Plan For a Tough Economy |
| 7/9/2008 10:09:50 PM |
Gas prices are soaring. I heard yesterday that within 2 years gas prices will be up over $6.00 per gallon! If you thought gas prices affected your life...just wait. With gas prices being low, housing market down, and the checkbooks being tighter than they have in years - why waste time and gas trekking to a gym to get your workout?
Think about it - your gym membership is... Read More |
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Stay Cool. Stay Fit. Stay on Track With Your Fitness Training! |
| 6/23/2008 12:48:35 PM |
This time of year, no matter where you live (unless it is the Arctic) it is hot, and battling the heat can be tough on the body thus leaving no motivation to keep the body in shape. Here are a few things you can do to stay cool and stay fit throughout the summer heat:
1. Drink Plenty of Water - The key to cool is hydration. Your body's natural cooling mechanism is sweating... Read More |
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How To Get a Workout When You Can't Leave Your Office! |
| 6/16/2008 9:45:04 PM |
We are all "activity-rich" and "time-poor" and when push comes to shove we often times choose staying at work for an extra hour over getting to the gym. But not so fast! Staying at work may be necessary, but getting out of your workout may not be so easy after you read these easy ways to work your muscles...
1. Shoulder Blade Squeezes - Sit straight up in... Read More |
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Blog Series: Fitness Training Essentials - "Don't Leave Any Parts Out!" |
| 3/26/2008 9:10:04 PM |
We all have areas of our body that we like to work more...or need to work more in our fitness training routines - BUT no body part should be left out! As a general rule, bigger muscles groups (legs, chest, back, shoulders) need more attention, and smaller groups (biceps, triceps, calves) need less repetitions.
Fitness training routines should consist of balanced amount of... Read More |
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Blog Series: Fitness Training Essentials - "Weights First, Then Cardio" |
| 3/25/2008 8:53:52 PM |
Being in the personal training industry now for 25 years and counting, one of the most popular questions I get is "When should I do my cardio fitness training?" I always recommend doing your cardio fitness training on opposite days of your weight training...but it is not always that simple for people...
Some people only have 3 days per week to workout. Some only... Read More |
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How You Can Achieve Permanent Weight Loss! |
| 2/12/2008 8:57:52 PM |
The word phrase "permanent weight loss" implies "for a lifetime", right? So why do millions of Americans spend billions of dollars per year on fad diets, fat reducing pills, and gizmo exercise machines?
Instant gratification. Plain and simple, people want change, and they want it now...but can you blame them? We get everything... Read More |
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