Fitness Trends
The fitness industry's ideas about what constitutes a good workout are ever changing. Recent changes and predictions show an emphasis on simplicity and time efficient workouts. Following are a few of the trends you may already see at your health club: * Mind-body programs such as... More...
Reduced Fatigue During Long Workouts
Preventing fatigue is a number one concern for active people who exercise for long periods of time. To prevent fatigue for exercise bouts lasting over 60 minutes you need to: 1)Prevent dehydration 2)Keep your blood sugar from dropping SWEAT AND... More...
Morning Fat Burning
While morning cardio has been a favorite among bodybuilders, exercise scientists have yet to reach a verdict on it's fat burning effects. In addition, body builders like to do A.M cardio in the fasting state. They assert it mobilizes more body fat and burns more calories all day... More...
The Pros and Cons of Exercise Videos
New exercise videos are being released every week. The volume and diversity can leave consumers overwhelmed. While many current videos stress the importance of good instruction there are some that don't. Further, there is always the question whether it is just as beneficial to do an... More...
Eating for Mass and Size
Eating to gain size and mass is a juggling act between several important nutritional states. Energy balance, or calories in and out, is only one concept. You also need to focus on the acute effects of what you eat on hormones, metabolism and energy storage. The goal of eating to... More...
Yoga Does Not Mean Exercise
The word 'Yoga' reminds us of 'Yogasana' here is a very close relationship between Yoga and Yogasana. Really speaking, 'Yogasana' is a part of 'Yoga'. We think, that Yoga itself means 'Yogasana'. Which is the most important part out of the eight different parts in our body? Every part has its... More...
Exercise for Multiple Sclerosis
Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a demylenating disease affecting the central nervous system (CNS). Loss of fatty tissue, or myelin, surrounds the nerves and adversely affects smooth and rapid conduction along CNS pathways. MS symptoms can range from minimal to severe. Following are some... More...
Healthy Fats and Exercise Immunity
The western diet consists of too much of the wrong kinds of fat. There are some fats, however, that are health promoting. Two essential fatty acids, the omega-3's and omega-6's need to be consumed in the right proportions. Many of us eat an undesirable n-6 to n-3 ratio of 25:1, instead of... More...
Get Cardio Exercise With An Exercise Bike
There is a wide selection of exercise activities and exercise equipment that you can choose from, and the distractions at home can make it very difficult to do the exercise regularly. Used, reconditioned equipment provides an affordable and increasingly popular way to develop and outfit new or... More...
Footwear for Aerobics
Aerobics, especially high impact, is a tough form of exercise to the lower extremity. To avoid injuries to the feet, knees and hips you should be in shape enough to workout at a high level, use proper equipment, have a suitable floor surface and carefully choosen shoes. The... More...
Are You Ready to Exercise in The Heat?
It's still cool out, but summer weather is just around the corner. As the temperature increases, more people move their exercise program outdoors. If the outside temperature is significantly warmer or more humid than what you're used to this could cause serious problems. Upon... More...
Can Less Be More?
When the marathon and long distance boom of the 1980's sprang up, high mileage running has been the accepted way to train middle distance and long distance runners. Research has shown repeatedly that lower mileage and higher quality is both time saving and performance enhancing, even for... More...
Why Women Need Strength Training
Woman tend to shy away from weight and resistance training, especially heavy lifting. They prefer to do light weights with lots of reps or long slow cardio. Many think lifting heavy weights will bulk them up which is not possible because women lack the male hormone testosterone. The also... More...
Common Aerobic Injuries
In the challenging sport of aerobics, injuries are common and often involve the foot, ankle and lower leg. The knee and back can also be involved. Medical professionals agree that most injuries occur from using improper footwear, inappropriate surfaces, poorly chosen movements, too fast... More...
Proper Sitting Position and Microbreaks
Sitting at a work station often results in the "slouch" syndrome. The back bends forward, causing the spine to literally hang on it's ligaments. You can easily alleve this often painful position by shifting positions, doing quick easy stretches and rearranging your workstation to encourage... More...