| HOME | BEAUTY | ENVIRONMENT | FITNESS | FOOD + NUTRITION | HOLISTIC HEALING | RECIPES |
 |
 |
 |
 |
|
 |
|
 |
|
 |
|
 |
|
 |
|
 |
|
 |
|
 |
|
 |
Weight Lifting and Resistance Training articlesLose Weight with Weights
It is a widely-believed myth that training with weights will make you resemble Arnold Schwarzenegger or Sylvester Stallon.
It is a widely-believed myth that training with weights will make you resemble Arnold Schwarzenegger or Sylvester Stallon.
Strong Shoulders and Sexy Arms
It’s a month past New Year’s-how are you doing with your resolutions? This is the first of a three-part series to help you follow through on your fitness goals.
It’s a month past New Year’s-how are you doing with your resolutions? This is the first of a three-part series to help you follow through on your fitness goals.
Strong Back and Great Legs
Welcome to the second in a three part series designed to help you keep those New Year’s fitness resolution.
Welcome to the second in a three part series designed to help you keep those New Year’s fitness resolution.
Strong Abs and a Great Chest
Welcome to the last of a three-part series. This issue covers training for your chest and abdominals. The first section covered arms and shoulders; the second, legs and back.
Welcome to the last of a three-part series. This issue covers training for your chest and abdominals. The first section covered arms and shoulders; the second, legs and back.
Women and Weights
Do you want to look and feel better? How about being able to do more? Most of us would respond to those questions with a resounding "yes.
Do you want to look and feel better? How about being able to do more? Most of us would respond to those questions with a resounding "yes.
Age-Less Exercise
If there is an anti-aging pill, it has to be exercise--age-less exercise. Proper exercise has been shown to slow aging through reduced cholesterol, high blood pressure, stress levels, insulin levels and osteoporosis risk..
If there is an anti-aging pill, it has to be exercise--age-less exercise. Proper exercise has been shown to slow aging through reduced cholesterol, high blood pressure, stress levels, insulin levels and osteoporosis risk..
Build Muscle Not Fat
Still haven’t gotten rid of that old winter padding? Maybe it has slowly crept up on your unsuspecting physique over years of wrong food choices.
Still haven’t gotten rid of that old winter padding? Maybe it has slowly crept up on your unsuspecting physique over years of wrong food choices.
Get a New Grip on Weights
You can have the body you want. Free your mind of any doubt and begin thinking in a way that serves you.
You can have the body you want. Free your mind of any doubt and begin thinking in a way that serves you.
Take the Plunge With Water Workouts
The benefits of drinking eight glasses of water a day are indisputable. So are the health benefits of jumping in a pool full of water for some exercise.
The benefits of drinking eight glasses of water a day are indisputable. So are the health benefits of jumping in a pool full of water for some exercise.
Get Straight A's in Exercise
Anaerobic activities will increase your lean muscle mass, bone structure, strength, endurance and balance. Aerobic activities will decrease coronary disease, blood pressure, risk of diabetes, osteoporosis and some forms of cancer.
Anaerobic activities will increase your lean muscle mass, bone structure, strength, endurance and balance. Aerobic activities will decrease coronary disease, blood pressure, risk of diabetes, osteoporosis and some forms of cancer.
Debunking Fitness Myths
The next time you see a new theory on fitness or some new gimmick, consider this…if it seems too good to be true, it probably is! Let’s face it: most of us have been confused at one time or another about what we need to do to live a healthy, activ.
The next time you see a new theory on fitness or some new gimmick, consider this…if it seems too good to be true, it probably is! Let’s face it: most of us have been confused at one time or another about what we need to do to live a healthy, activ.
Muscle Mass Mastery
If we’re not careful, by retirement, we could lose one-third to one-half of our muscle tissue. This debilitating condition, called sarcopenia, is now considered one of the top biomarkers of aging: its specific physical traits are used to measure the progress of aging.
If we’re not careful, by retirement, we could lose one-third to one-half of our muscle tissue. This debilitating condition, called sarcopenia, is now considered one of the top biomarkers of aging: its specific physical traits are used to measure the progress of aging.
Gaining the Right Weight
If only it were true for all of us: some people have trouble gaining weight. Their metabolism runs high because of an enhanced biochemical process called thermogenesis, the body’s ability to burn calories at an accelerated rate.
If only it were true for all of us: some people have trouble gaining weight. Their metabolism runs high because of an enhanced biochemical process called thermogenesis, the body’s ability to burn calories at an accelerated rate.
Bands of Resistance
Want to stretch out your workout this fall? Rubber exercise bands are a simple piece of equipment that can enhance your workout at home, at the gym, or on the road. Exercise makes you look better and, of course, it makes you feel better, too.
Want to stretch out your workout this fall? Rubber exercise bands are a simple piece of equipment that can enhance your workout at home, at the gym, or on the road. Exercise makes you look better and, of course, it makes you feel better, too.
Outdoor Biking
Many people tire of spending countless hours peddling on the same old stationary bike. Bring excitement back into your exercising by stepping off the stationary bicycle and moving outdoors.
Many people tire of spending countless hours peddling on the same old stationary bike. Bring excitement back into your exercising by stepping off the stationary bicycle and moving outdoors.
Free Weights or Machines?
When beginning a strength training program, it isn’t always necessary to begin working with machines before “graduating” to free weights. In fact, this is just a common myth that tends to deter people from trying free weights-especially beginners.
When beginning a strength training program, it isn’t always necessary to begin working with machines before “graduating” to free weights. In fact, this is just a common myth that tends to deter people from trying free weights-especially beginners.
Take It Outside
In the first part of this series, we explored the roles of linked strength and performance balance. Developing core strength will also help set you up to enjoy the outdoors.
In the first part of this series, we explored the roles of linked strength and performance balance. Developing core strength will also help set you up to enjoy the outdoors.
Pump It Up
My best friend Kim works out several times a week. Recently, after a few months of commitment and determination, Kim shyly approached me for some help. While she was feeling better—more energetic, less stressed, and more confident—she wasn’t seeing all of the physical changes she had hoped for.
My best friend Kim works out several times a week. Recently, after a few months of commitment and determination, Kim shyly approached me for some help. While she was feeling better—more energetic, less stressed, and more confident—she wasn’t seeing all of the physical changes she had hoped for.
Move It or Lose It
Aging is inevitable. It is possible, however, to curb many of the effects of aging with regular physical activity. We all want to maintain quality of life and good health as we age, and exercise is essential to maintaining good health. The less we move, the more susceptible we are to various conditions and diseases, and thus the vicious cycle of inactivity begins.
Aging is inevitable. It is possible, however, to curb many of the effects of aging with regular physical activity. We all want to maintain quality of life and good health as we age, and exercise is essential to maintaining good health. The less we move, the more susceptible we are to various conditions and diseases, and thus the vicious cycle of inactivity begins.
No More Excuses
To help you find the time, energy, and room within your budget, I’ve designed a workout that uses minimal equipment, can be performed at home, and takes only 35 to 45 minutes to do. A perfect workout solution for our not-so-perfect, hectic lives…happy training!
To help you find the time, energy, and room within your budget, I’ve designed a workout that uses minimal equipment, can be performed at home, and takes only 35 to 45 minutes to do. A perfect workout solution for our not-so-perfect, hectic lives…happy training!
Desk Set
Like many of us, I spend a lot of my time sitting at a desk, typing. Health professionals recommend various tactics to help make desk time less detrimental to your health. These suggestions include getting up and moving frequently, as well as carefully arranging your workstation.
Like many of us, I spend a lot of my time sitting at a desk, typing. Health professionals recommend various tactics to help make desk time less detrimental to your health. These suggestions include getting up and moving frequently, as well as carefully arranging your workstation.
Reached a Plateau?
“I don’t get it. I was doing so well, and all of a sudden, I stopped improving.” This is a familiar refrain from exercisers who believe their program has failed them. In reality, they have maximized what their workout was designed to achieve.
“I don’t get it. I was doing so well, and all of a sudden, I stopped improving.” This is a familiar refrain from exercisers who believe their program has failed them. In reality, they have maximized what their workout was designed to achieve.
Stop Resisting and Start Lifting
When you think of weight training, you may think of energetic young men pumping iron at the gym. But these exercises can be done at home by people of all ages. All you need is a set of free weights and the will to use them.
When you think of weight training, you may think of energetic young men pumping iron at the gym. But these exercises can be done at home by people of all ages. All you need is a set of free weights and the will to use them.
10 Common Workout Mistakes
Through the years, I have seen many interesting and creative exercises performed in the gym. I’ve also observed some wacky ones…
Through the years, I have seen many interesting and creative exercises performed in the gym. I’ve also observed some wacky ones…
Abs of Steel
The other night, while suffering through one of my occasional bouts of insomnia, I was channel surfing at an hour when there is only one type of television program playing—infomercials.
The other night, while suffering through one of my occasional bouts of insomnia, I was channel surfing at an hour when there is only one type of television program playing—infomercials.
Strength for Life
You may be a fitness enthusiast or weekend warrior who believes you are doing a good job of looking after your body’s fitness and conditioning. What if I told you that you may have overlooked one of the most important components in your active and health-driven lifestyle?
You may be a fitness enthusiast or weekend warrior who believes you are doing a good job of looking after your body’s fitness and conditioning. What if I told you that you may have overlooked one of the most important components in your active and health-driven lifestyle?
High Rollers
In the depths of winter, your indoor exercise routine may have become repetitive. Both your body and your mind are calling out for variety. Foam roller training offers an alternative exercise option that provides strengthening, balancing, and relaxing benefits.
In the depths of winter, your indoor exercise routine may have become repetitive. Both your body and your mind are calling out for variety. Foam roller training offers an alternative exercise option that provides strengthening, balancing, and relaxing benefits.
Wiggle-Free Wave
I once had a client who asked me if I could help her tone her “waving muscle.” A bit baffled, I told her I had never come across that particular muscle in any of my anatomy books.
I once had a client who asked me if I could help her tone her “waving muscle.” A bit baffled, I told her I had never come across that particular muscle in any of my anatomy books.
