Exercise Triggers for Sciatica
The sciatic nerve is not actually a single nerve, but a bundle of many nerves that leave the spine from the lower back and sacral regions. From here, the bundle moves towards the glutes then splits to various destinations on the legs. One nerve supplies the front of the thigh, one the back... More...
Spot Reducing Doesn't Work Anywhere
Spot reducing is an old term which contends that doing millions of reps or spending hours of time on a given body part will make the fat disappear only from that area. A decade ago, exercise physiologists informed the public spot reducing did not work. Why do we still see it in our group... More...
Online Pharmacy: facts and fiction
Online pharmacy and convenient buying of medicines go hand in hand. Surf the internet and buy what you want. Not only that but you can now buy medicines from pharmacies far away from the country that you live in. The fast changing technology has brought a major change in our lifestyles. The way... More...
Exercise Promotes Strong Bones
Weight bearing exercise provides positive benefits on bone health for all ages and fitness levels. Loss of bone density is prevalent among premenopausal women and the aged. Exercise prescription for adults is geared at maintaining bone integrity. Programs for childrem are aimed at... More...
The 10 Commandments of Successful Exercise and Weight Loss Programs
Exercise and weight loss programs each have different attributes that may or may not help you be successful. My 10 commandments have stripped them down to the stuff that really works for weight loss. Read on... 1. Thou Shalt Move... Anytime! Having a 20 minute exercise... More...
Cardio Workouts Are Not the Best Way to Lose Body Fat
Below is an interview about cardio workouts done by Craig Ballantyne. This presents a great example of how cardio workouts are typically misused by exercise enthusiasts in their attempts to lose body fat. You'll never get those six pack abs if all you keep doing are the same boring cardio... More...
Choosing Your Personal Trainer
Before choosing a personal trainer clarify your goals. Then look for trainers with extensive experience and certifications in those areas. Personal trainers should be certified by nationally recognized organizations like The American College of Sports Medicine. They should also carry their... More...
The Slide is Back
Looking for a really new fitness routine? One that will work muscles you never knew you had? Surprisingly it's not new at all. It's called the slide and it first came out about a decade ago. Slide training uses motions similar to speed skaters. These are functional movements... More...
Go Ahead: Take the Plunge
Are you ready for something totally different? Then try water workouts. Aquaexercise is a great low impact activity that almost anybody can participate in. Here are the facts: * The buoyancy factor of water lessens the weight of an individual by about ninety percent. That's why... More...
Are You Ready for Indoor Cycling?
Indoor cycling classes are unique. What sets them apart from plain stationary cycling is the imagery and motivation provided by the instructors. Participants are led on an exciting road trip with hills, valleys, flat areas and the much awaited finish line. These classes are so popular you... More...
Men Do Pilates Too
Pilates is one of the fastest growing fitness prototypes the world has ever seen. It provides core conditioning, flexibility, strength and mind-body awareness. Unfortunately, the Pilates repertoire of movements, though well suited for dancers, has not always worked as well for men unless... More...
Kick It Up
Cardiokickboxing is a unique blend of martial arts, boxing, kickboxing, a total body workout and some heavy duty cross training. It is an intense and high powered workout that has demonstrated maximum calorie burning capacity. Besides good cardiovascular conditioning and overall strength... More...
Lose Weight - Does Hoodia Cactus Really Do The Magic?
Lose Weight - Does Hoodia Cactus Really Do The Magic? The African hoodia cactus is known by many names. You've undoubtedly heard about hoodia cactus extract by now as it has been covered by numerous major media sources, including the BBC, CBS, The Today Show, and much much more. If you... More...
Prevention of Low Back Pain
Most of us will experience low back pain at some time in our life. The good news is most low back pain can be prevented. Decreasing the chance of acquiring low back pain requires increasing strength and endurance of the supporting structures as well as enhancing flexibility and utilizing... More...
Women Who Lift Weights Won't Look Like Men
Women often think they have to train diffently than men in the weight room. In fact, they don't. The workouts I prescribe for women contain many of the same exercises and intensities as men. Women are often afraid if they lift heavy they will get big muscles. So they pick up... More...