Month: February 2012
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Resistance Training On The Go
These days, most of us are short on time. This makes it way too easy to find another excuse to add to the list of why we didn’t make it to the gym. Our resistance training and cardiovascular workouts are set aside due to hectic schedules and too many commitments. Thankfully, it doesn’t have to…
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Workouts for Men (and Women)
It’s generally assumed that men (and women for that matter) are different enough that their workouts should be significantly different. Yes, there are some anatomical differences and, yes, there are hormonal differences but, no, actually it’s not reason enough to approach exercises, stretches, and training differently. For their part, women seem to avoid training hard…
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Weider Principles for Successful Training
There’s always that very moment in every fitness enthusiast when the results just stop on coming, you come into a plateau and the muscle building process becomes stagnant. One of the reasons why this phenomenon happens is when you fail to inject something new into your program design or workout. One of the best ways…
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Cross Training for Maximum Gains
What is Cross Training? Cross training is a method of athletic training that involves numerous activities in a variety of forms. Think of it as crossing over between sports. Cross training offers many benefits to both the average fitness enthusiast and the pro athlete alike. Not only will your level of fitness, ability and strength…
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Best Cardio Routine For Losing Weight
Wondering what the best cardio routine for losing weight is? If so, you aren’t alone. You’ve likely heard a number of conflicting viewpoints on this as some people believe that the most ideal form of cardio is high intensity training, where you alternate periods of all-out exercise with periods of lower intensity work, while others…
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Visit a Boot Camp to Improve Your Cardio, Strength and More
Boot camps have become the workout of the 21st century. No matter where you live, you will likely be able to find one in your area, at a reasonable price. Boot camps can improve your cardio, strength, flexibility; and help to enjoy a healthy, motivating, and social atmosphere. Circuit Style Training Boot camp sessions are…
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Routines to Blast Your Triceps
The triceps play a crucial role whether you play any kind of sport that requires arm strength and stability or when you simply pose your muscles at the beach. It also makes up the majority of your total arm size and circumference. In order to help you gain an edge both in aesthetic and athletic…
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Plyometrics and Weight Lifting, Can You Do Both?
What does Plyometrics Mean? Plyometrics and weightlifting, can you do both? Absolutely. In fact, the combination of weight lifting and plyometrics is simply a recipe for a killer body. First of all, a brief description of what plyometrics means. Plyometrics is also known as jump training. It is a style of training the body for…