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FALL FITNESS TIPS 2008Five Fun Tips for Fall Fitness (ARA) - With their kids in school, many parents pledge to take advantage of their family's new fall schedule by adding a daily workout to their routine. Here are five tips for making fall the most fit season of all: 1. Seize the moment: Time, or the lack of it, is often cited as the biggest challenge to sustaining an exercise regimen. When the kids return to school, what better way to use some of that precious time than getting in shape? Your workout doesn't have to take a lot of time. Even a half hour walking your neighborhood pays off in increased energy and stamina. Most health-club aerobics classes are just an hour long, yet offer big fitness dividends. Taking care of yourself is one of the best things you can do for your family. read more... |
WILL POWER 2008/2009 Leave your Excuses BehindIn a perfect world this is how your training goes: You begin with a crystal dear objective. Then you add a perfect gym, unlimited top-quality nutrition and plenty of time to train and recover. Because you also have the perfect genetics to reach your goal, your progress is swift and certain especially as you attack each and every workout like a starving Bengal tiger on its lunch break. read more... |
New Ground Breaking Training Technique Breaks the BarriersUnless you happen to have met up with one of Stephen Hercy’s former students, many of whom can be found confidently working out at Gold’s Gym in Venice, California, or find a magazine article published about him either at home or abroad, the idea that there is a revolutionary way to achieve the body of your dreams might have eluded you. read more... |
Distraction ManagementDistraction is damaging to your performance because it interferes with your ability to focus and disrupts flow. It interferes with the attention that you need to apply to maintain good technique. This causes stress and consumes mental energy that is better applied elsewhere. read more... |
THE SIX COMMANDMENTS OF A FITNESS LIFESTYLEProper oxygen to the brain is needed for alertness and acuity. Breathing sufficiently during exercise is needed for fat metabolism. Note: During aerobics, the stomach should be relaxed during inhalation. read more... |
Shin Splints - Ouch what are they and what should I do?Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome, or more commonly termed shin splints, refers to pain or discomfort along the inner part of the lower leg. Shin splints are common overuse injuries that occur in runners or other athletes as a result of movement that puts added stress on their legs. read more... |
If You Don't Use It, Will You Lose It?If you've been sidelined by an injury, or you're considering taking a break from exercise, you might wonder if you'll lose your hard-earned strength and endurance. Some loss of fitness is inevitable, but there are ways to help minimize it. Here's what happens to your body when you take a break from exercise. read more... |
Target Heart RateTo Conduct the proper aerobic workout, you must get your heart rate to your target heart rangeand stay there for 20 or more minutes at a time. This must be done at least three days a week if you want to have a healthy heart if you want to burn fat. read more... |
Remember if you do not Use a Water Filter You Are a Water FilterEvery Day our bodies come in contact with toxins in the Air, Water, and Food that enters our body. When Possible we need to monitor what we put into our body. As the toxins build up medical problems rise around the country from, lung disease, heart disease, Cancer, Strokes, and many other conditions like Fibromyalgia, Lupus and more. read more... |
Building Personal Training Business New Video Focuses on Recruiting/Retaining Clients"Personal training has become a staple of the health club business," said Bill Howland, Publications and Research Manager for IHRSA. "This video is designed to help them make the most of this growing business--both for themselves and for their clubs." read more... |
Resting Your Muscles: An Integral Part of ExerciseGetting the Correct rest is just as important as the proper exercises! When you do resistance weight training your muscles actually break down and become smaller and weaker. read more... |
DREAM PIRATESDream Pirates, a person that not unknowingly or knowingly steals your dreams. We all have these "people" in our lives, they often don't mean any harm but cause so much damage. Who are they? Where are they? Why do they have to be here? read more... |
Strength Training Principles and Guidelines: Part TwoAlmost any form of exercise will stimulate some degree of strength and muscle development. Unfortunately, misconceptions, myths, and misunderstandings plague the fitness industry, especially in regard to strength training. There is a huge attrition rate among those starting a strength training program primarily because most people are not taught the principles essential for a safe and effective program. read more... |
Oats, antioxidants may reduce short-term cardiac riskRecent study findings have suggested that risks for heart attack or stroke rise in the hours following a high-fat meal. Now researchers report that the consumption of oatmeal and other high-fiber foods, or antioxidants such as vitamin E, may help reduce that increase in cardiovascular risk. read more... |
