What Is Resistance Band Training – Will It Work For Me?
By · CommentsThere are lots of terms floating around in the fitness and workout world. Resistance training is one of them. So what is resistance training exactly? The true meaning of resistance training is working out in such a way as to force your muscles to contract against a resistance that is external.
Resistance workouts can be performed [...]
Muscle Soreness, Lactic Acid Buildup And DOMS Explained
By · CommentsNo pain, no gain. This is the adage that many of us work out by. If it’s not hurting we are not working hard enough. What causes sore muscles and what part does lactic acid buildup play?
There are 2 types of muscle pain. One is the burning that you feel in your muscles while you [...]
Are Vitamins And Health Supplements Good Insurance?
By · CommentsAre you one of the 50% of the population in the United States who takes vitamins and health supplements on a daily basis? Do you really need to? Are they doing you more harm than good? Do you think they are a good form of insurance?
There is never going to be a substitute for fresh [...]
High Intensity Training – Go Harder For Better Results
By · CommentsHave you hit a plateau in your training program? Not losing any more weight? Not seeing an improvement in muscle mass? Been doing the same workout for quite some time? If you have answered “Yes” to any of these, it is probably time to reassess your workout program. You may well be working at a [...]
Read More...Find A Reason For More Successful Weight Loss
By · CommentsWant to lose weight or get fitter, but can’t find the motivation? You need to find a reason to hit the gym, or to start a new diet. Saying “I will start on Monday” is for many, just not enough incentive. Try some of these strategies to help yourself get off the couch, restock the [...]
Read More...Do Not Give Up Your Fitness Program – You Can Do It!
By · CommentsWhen you first get started on your new workout regime it can be every easy to feel like quitting. It’s a cold morning, it’s raining, the bed is warm, you are tired, or your body is already stiff and sore. The list goes on. After work routines can be even harder to stick with. Drinks, [...]
Read More...Easy And Effective Ways Of Dealing With Muscle Soreness
By · CommentsHave you overdone your workout? Barely able to walk, sit or bend? Can’t face the thought of the gym or the running track ever again? Don’t despair. There are many simple and effective ways of dealing with muscle soreness and stiffness. Read on for some fast relief of that muscle pain.
Types of muscle pain.
There are [...]
Many of us assume the most important part of working out is actually working out. Wrong, those amongst us who are constantly saying “I’m in a bit of a rush and won’t bother with cooling down” are doing themselves absolutely no favors, unless they are looking for injuries. Those extra 10-15 minutes can literally be [...]
Read More...Those feel good hormones, or endorphins, that you produce after physical activity can keep you going for hours. Your mood lifts, and you instantly feel better about yourself. Before you know it, it’s no longer an effort to roll out of bed and put on your running shoes. You find yourself looking forward to hitting [...]
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