Health & Fitness Is Not A 12 Week Program
Copyright 2005 Tom VenutoNot long ago, one of the members of my health club poked her head in my office for some advice. Linda was a 46 year old mother of two, and she had been a member for over a year. She had been working out sporadically, with (not surprisingly) sporadic results. On that... More...
Underwater treadmill exercise to strengthen muscles, hip-abduction strength and gait strength.
Underwater treadmill is a treadmill which is submerged in water and provides exercise to people who have undergone total hip replacement. Underwater treadmill is a key component in rehabilitation centers to increase muscle strength and motion of hip. It is also used in Veterinaries to... More...
Moderate exercise is necessary for good health.
At a minimum, walk a mile or more several times a week (or daily) and move the arms and wrists around to loosen up the joints. If you can't walk or ride a stationary bicycle, use a rowing machine, swim, or join wheel chair races. My paddle-wheel stationary bike uses arms as well as... More...
Give the Gift of Health and Fitness this Winter
(ARA) - In many parts of the country, when the temperature drops, so does our activity level. When the snow falls it is often hard to participate in favorite activities like hiking, biking and swimming -- so a lot of people cocoon. Inactivity often leads to weight gain and the... More...
6 Fun Fitness Activities...
Exercising and staying fit doesn't have to mean hard work. Simply being active will help you get or stay in good shape. So with that said, here are some enjoyable activities that can help with your fitness goals too. Bicycling When you ask many adults when the last... More...
Elliptical Exercise Machines Provide Low Impact, Total Body Workouts While Improving Cardiovascular Health
Elliptical Exercise Machines Provide Low Impact, Total Body Workouts While Improving Cardiovascular Health Ever since their introduction on the fitness scene several years ago, elliptical exercise machines have become increasing more popular and sophisticated.... More...
6 Keys To Getting Maximum Results In Minimum Time With Your Home Exercise Equipment
I used to love going to the gym. The sounds, the smells, the grunts, the groans. Nothing seemed more inspiring. Then life got in the way. I got busy. Very busy. Working with my fitness clients and athletes took up a lot of time, and frankly, I wasn’t too thrilled... More...
Exercise Smarter Not Harder – 10 ways to make consistent progress all the time in your exercise plan!
My name is Greg Ryan. I am a fitness expert, professional bodybuilder personal, trainer to movie stars, and former employee of Kathy Smith. For twenty years I have been able to keep my body fat levels lower than most, and consistently exercise five days a week, and having fun in the mean... More...
How NOT to Return from an Exercise Break
Several sites, including this one, recommend that you take a break every 8 weeks after working out with weights. But how do you come back from that break and get back into your routine? Does anyone suggest you just jump back in and do the same intensity as when you last left off?... More...
Eye Exercises - Boost The Power of Your Optic Muscles
The eyes contain many small muscles, and there is no doubt that eye exercises can do little harm to your eyes, but can they actually be of benefit? A New York ophthalmologist called Dr William Bates, developed a series of eye exercises to improve eyesight without resorting to... More...
Fruit For Fitness Tips
Without question, fruit has wonderful natural benefits for the human body. Fruit is packed with vitamins and fiber much like vegetables, but comes in a wide variety of sweeter, more palatable flavors. Adding fruit to your diet is an excellent thing to do, but there are a few things... More...
Proform Treadmills and Fitness Equipment
Proform is a highly recognized name in treadmills. Proform has been around for many years and is a subsidiary of the same company that manufactures Nordic Track and Reebok. Proform treadmills get varying reviews from users. Some people are very satisfied with the performance and quality... More...
A New Era in Fitness & Weight Loss
Copyright 2005 William MackieFitness has evolved tremendously since the early days of round cement dumbbells and jump ropes. Now all the luxuries of home are provided for you in your workout experience, to help make it more convenient, enjoyable and have it feel less like, well, working... More...
Exercise Intensity vs. Duration
It seems like there are more bits of exercise advice floating around on the internet and in books than there are stars in the sky. The fact is that what works for one person may not work as well for another. Of course the bottom line is that it's better to do ANY exercise than none at all.... More...
The Two Greatest Myths About Abdominal Exercises
If you have ever read a fitness magazine... If you have ever watched TV ads about latest machines that will magically reveal your abs... If you have ever gone to a gym and saw tens of people lying on the... More...