Not long ago, I made the decision to include plyometric training exercises as part of my workout regimen. A long time ago, I experimented with different types of exercises to increase my vertical. Now that I'm using plyometrics, I see a difference in my ability in vertical leaps and my legs are benefiting from the training. With plyometrics, you can learn to dunk and jumping higher, this program is a great teacher! As a high school student,...more
Most everyone believes that a weight loss or fitness program must include exercise. To be sure, there are some who do not believe this, but the number is relatively few.A truly comprehensive weight loss or fitness routine, then, it seems, strives after far more than mere reduction of excess fat. A sense of vitality is also sought, that is an ability to act more gracefully and powerfully over increasingly long periods of time.For persons who are just starting out, this may felt to be absolutely impossible. Perhaps this is because they have been sedentary for decades, relying more on elevators than on stairs, more on riding in a car than walking. Consequently, they may now be astonished by the workouts of marathon runners or distance swimmers, feeling that actions such as these have been reserved for small but very fortunate few. Possibly they think that these types of people have simply been born with good genes.What may be welcome news is that virtually anyone, even they, can attain these fitness levels, whether they are genetically predisposed or not. All people, except for a very small number, really can build up to these performance levels. Yet that may seem to be a seemingly...more
Exercise plays an important role in maintaining good health. We all have our fitness goals - strength training, weight reduction or body contouring. Today's there are numerous amounts of fitness exercises that you can do to improve your fitness level. In all the fitness exercises it is depending on what you want to accomplish, they can range from...more
Most of us have a pretty good idea what we're going to do all day. Even on our day off we have a plan for what we want to get done and that means that something actually does get done. Unfortunately, with exercise it's a little more hit or miss.Think about it: Would you take a vacation on the spur of the moment? If you did, you'd be sleeping in...more
Do you wish your bum was more toned? Well here are some bum exercises that you can do which will really help. Don't worry they are easy to do and many don't require much effort.1. The Bum Cheek Tense - Ok so this is my favourite but it is the easiest out of the bum exercises. You can do it at any time. Just think of all the opportunities to do it. You can even do it right now. Clecnh you bum cheeks and hold. You don't have to hold long, just hold for about 10 seconds each.2. Go for a walk - This is another easy one and people just don't realise how effect it is. I don't know what your daily routine is but I am sure that you walk around. Try to avoid taking lifts or elevators and walk up stairs. Why not comibine this with the clenching bum exercises.3. Perform Lunges - These are great and especially good for toning bum muscles. Try to do at least 2 sets, with 3 being your target of 12 to 20 per day.5. Performing Squats - I know we are performing bum exercises but these are brilliant for thigh as well. Stand in a relaxed position, straighten your back and bend your knees. Try to do 3 set of quats with each set being 12 to 20 repititions.5. Bike riding - When was the last time you...more
For an enjoyable activity that will relax your body and mind Pilates is something to think about as part of your healthy weight loss program. The very nature of Pilates is such that you actually learn the way to lose weight efficiently.So what's...more
Many people experience eyesight problems. These can range from blurred vision, to red, sore eyes whilst reading or working on the computer, experiencing night vision problems, or have eyesight headaches because of the tension they experience. These...more
Learn from the experts in fitness and sports about the latest abs exercises that will sculpt your midsection into a lean, mean sexy machine! Many exercise and fitness websites have claimed that they have the BEST abs workout there is in the world....more
Want to feel more confident and sexier? Want to know the secrets of losing belly fats? Below is a list gathered from research and the most recommended exercises to lose belly fat? One right way is what they call the Stretch chomp. What one only has...more
In a study reported in the Journal of Arthritis Care & Research in Jan. of 2010, researchers found that after a 9-month strengthening program using weight machines, improvements in both physical function and decreased knee pain and disability were...more
Today, there is a lot of ab exercise machine in the market which claims that working on them can give you a flat stomach, much like the models advertising them. However, it is a proven fact that just targeting your abs can only strengthen and develop...more