One of the main reasons people quit an exercise program is a lack of motivation and goal setting. You may start an exercise program in hopes of losing weight and becoming more fit. However, as you continue exercising, you may…
Hydration and Athletic Performance
Water is crucial to our survival. Because our body is made up of 60% water, it is important to be aware of our body’s need for hydration. Our body needs water for the following functions: It acts as solvents for…
Ace Abs Without Crunches, Cradles, Or Sit-ups!
I know what many of you are thinking reading the title of this article. I also thought the same once. It cannot be done! Attaining a stronger, visible, set of abdominal muscles has always been a common goal in people’s…
How To Dramatically Improve Your Fitness Results
Do you feel like you aren’t making progress in the gym? Do you feel that you aren’t reaching your physical goals such as lower body fat or increased muscle, even though you consistently “eat right” and get your workout in?…
Some Great Ideas on Staying Fit
Physical exercise is something that you need to do on a regular basis. If you’re looking for examples of great fitness exercises to try out, you’ll find them on our site. A regular exercise program of either running, walking, cycling,…
About Diabetes and Exercise
There are two main types of diabetes, type I and type II. Type I diabetes is characterized by the pancreas making too little or no insulin. An individual with diabetes type I will have to inject insulin throughout the day…
How to Attack Elite Performance
There are four major components to achieve high-level performance in athletic training, personal fitness, or indoor/outdoor sports. Proper tools and gear Physical ability to do the task The energy sources needed to get there Your desire to accomplish the goal…
Body Part Isolation vs. Complex Movements in Strength Training
Working as a fitness professional, there is one type of question I get all the time that shows that many people are missing the big picture regarding the benefits of strength training. This popular question usually goes something like this:…
What You Need to Know Before Buying a Pedometer
Question: What’s small, weighs about an ounce, and comes in dozens of different models? Answer: a Pedometer. Would you have guessed it had I mentioned this item can help you lose weight, decrease your chance of diseases like hypertension, diabetes,…
Do You Want to Be Healthy? Then Get to Steppin!
From fat burning, to improved cardiovascular health, to improved recovery abilities, some aerobic work is recommended as an integral part of all training programs. Aerobic is a low-intensity, sustained activity that relies on oxygen for energy. This activity builds endurance,…