Workouts
Simple steps to a better workout
1. KEEP IT CONVENIENT As Manuel points out, most gym regulars prioritize the “convenience factor” first. But that doesn’t just mean picking a gym that’s close to home. Visit your gym-to-be at the exact time in your day when you expect to work out. A well-timed visit will give you an accurate sense of whether [...]
Women: Life-changing tips for better health and energy
Moms, career women, singles enjoying life with close friends and family, and even women approaching their retirement years – women at every life stage can benefit from adding simple activities to improve their happiness and health. Activities can range from enjoying a delicious breakfast to incorporating a cardiovascular workout to limbering up and stretching those [...]
4 Tips for fitting in Exercise
Wake up with a 10-minute workout: Nothing saves time more than a workout at home, so start your day with a total-body 10-minute workout — you’ll burn calories, raise your heartbeat, and tone all over before you even have to take a shower. You don’t even have to spend time making up your own circuit; follow [...]
Flexible Fitness
Gardening and yard work have many benefits. In addition to providing stress relief and an outlet for creativity, gardening and yard work are excellent activities to get us moving. In fact, in the Centers for Disease Control’s 2008 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, gardening is a suggested form of moderate-to-vigorous activity. Anyone who has lifted [...]
Triathlon Training Tips
Summer is quickly approaching, and with warmer weather comes triathlon season. Originally reserved for uber-toned fitness fanatics wearing obnoxiously-colorful spandex, triathlons are now accessible to anyone and provide good motivation to get into full body shape. Even Lance Armstrong has switched from cycling to triathlon! Contrary to popular belief, a triathlon is not necessarily the long, [...]
Can Cardio and Weights Go Together?
Some trainers warn against lifting weights and going for a run on the same day. Mixing them, they say, will either limit the growth of the muscles, or reduce the endurance benefits of the run—what’s known as “muscle interference” or “exercise antagonism.” A Swedish study, published in Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, investigated this [...]
Plyometrics Exercises
Plyometrics — also known as jump training — is a training technique designed to increase muscular power and explosiveness. Originally developed for Olympic athletes, plyometric training has become a popular workout routine for people of all ages, including children and adolescents. Plyometric training conditions the body with dynamic resistance exercises that rapidly stretch a muscle (eccentric phase) [...]
Build Muscle for Better Health
We all know how important cardiovascular exercise is — how it’s great for your heart, cholesterol, and blood pressure. And whether you choose to walk, bicycle, or jog, you know that any exercise that increases your heart rate helps you burn calories and melt away unwanted pounds. But that’s only half the equation. For [...]
5 ways to make biking to work an easy ride
Find the right bike If you’re going a long distance, an electric bike might help you get up to speed. Or if you’re using public transportation, a folding bike might be worth the investment. Other commuter-friendly features to look for include an enclosed chain-guard (no more ripped or muddy pant legs) and cargo racks for your [...]
4 Tips for Fitting in Exercise
Wake up with a 10-minute workout: Nothing saves time more than a workout at home, so start your day with a total-body 10-minute workout — you’ll burn calories, raise your heartbeat, and tone all over before you even have to take a shower. You don’t even have to spend time making up your own circuit. While [...]
