There are literally thousand types of exercises from tai chi to tae bo, from cha-cha to kung fu. The movements, routines, techniques, origins and names vary greatly but all of these can be classified into three basic categories, namely, cardiovascular exercises (aerobic), flexibility exercises and strength exercises (anaerobic). Cardiovascular exercises are meant to improve stamina [...]
A new dance craze also known as Zumba Fitness has also been recently introduced all over the world. This kind of cardio exercise is perfect for people who find that running is a little bit too boring and routinary. Zumba is a combination of Latin tracks, as well as other famous upbeat tracks all over [...]
When insulin is released in the blood stream, it causes the cells to pick up the glucose, which will cause the blood glucose levels to drop down to a level that the body likes. When this happens, it broken down in to ATP or it can be stored as glycogen (for energy when needed). When [...]
When it comes to the personal training business, the individual wanting to enter this industry needs to look at this as a career, not just a hobby. This is because you are going to be working with clients who want to take their body, health, physical fitness to the next level. When they are going [...]
When you look more into ergonomics a lot of the information that they use can be directed towards what happens in the weight room or with fitness programs. Once of the big items that we want to look at is the concept of levers. When we lift weights, our body is utilizing levers to lift [...]
If you are getting upset because every time you go the gym it is crowded, there is no parking and the lockers are all taken. So when should you go to the gym? The best time to go is either super early before the 6am crowd gets there or you can go at 11am, 1:15pm, [...]
If you need a quick workout, run up your stairs at home. When you get to the bottom, do 10 pushups, 30 crunches and then run back up. Pick a time frame to do it in and then go for it. You will not only burn calories, but you will get a great workout too. [...]
If one of your goals is to lose weight this year, then you want to do it safely. To lose weight safely and to make sure it stays off, if should be between 1lb to 3lbs per week. When individuals lose 10lbs per week that is not safe. I can understand if your are morbid [...]
The way to get an effective workout in 20 minutes is to keep moving and keep changing up the routine. Try to come up with 5 or six exercises that you can do for three different circuits, but don’t have any breaks unless you really have too. Keep the intensity up, but safe enough that [...]
It depends on what your goal is, but lunges are great if you do them correctly. In addition, lunges can be done based on the type of sports or movement you are doing. For example, if you are professional tennis player, then we may be practicing lunges in different directions in order to mimic lunging. [...]