The Strength Training Secrets of The World's Strongest Athletes: Gymnasts

Bodyweight exercises are based on three major principles: resistance, leverage and contraction. Resistance and leverage can be found in most exercise programs, but the contractions to be gained from bodyweight training are so much more effective than in other avenues.

Great Eating & Workout Tips

The gym is great for everyone young and old and based on what it is you are trying to accomplish, there are a few things to keep in mind before starting your workout regime. Men often need more protein than women but that's not to say that women don't need protein. The general rule of thumb is 0.8g of protein per pound, i.e. a 140lb woman would need 0.8 x 140 = 112g of protein per day, and a 140lb man would also need 112g of protein a day.

Walking To Fitness Achieve Your Goals

When all else fails just walk. That's the most over used statement there is for weight loss and overall health planning. But you know what? Walking is best in class for all levels of effective fitness programs for better health and well being. So, get out there and Walk to your hearts content.

A Few Notes About Exercise And Fitness

Learn about nutrients, vitamins and exercise.

Impact Training for Athletes - Falling for the Beast

Falls and accidents happen. They don't have to end badly. Find out how with this article!

Discover the Benefits of Aerobic Exercise for Seniors

Aerobic exercise is the best for improving your heart health, mobility, fitness and also stretching muscles. Senior aerobics can do all these things, bit when it comes to specialized aerobics for seniors there are even more reasons to participate.

Workout Plan - Weight Training

A weight training program is an essential part of any fat loss program. Weight training is for both men and woman and it will not cause you to grow large muscle mass. In order to actually build a body builder physique you would need a lot of calories to burn. The key component to burning calories is increasing your metabolism – the rate at which the body burns its energy. A good resistance or weights training program will boost your metabolism, but if your goal is to increase lean muscle it will also require more calories to maintain.

Pushups Or Bench Press: Which Is Better For Me?

There is no one training modality that is THE GREATEST, but Bodyweight Training is hard to beat. Heck, it's cheap, fast, and dirty. Now c'mon, you can't beat that!!

The Seven Ways You Move!

The human body has only SEVEN basic movements! By mixing and matching, you do everything from making cookies to making babies!

Productive Gym Time Produces Results

Make the Most of Your Time At the Gym. I want you to learn how to get results from your workouts. If you are hoping to lose 20+ lbs., you should focus your efforts on doing compound movements or movements that use the larger muscle groups. Spending your time sitting on the machines and slowly moving 5-10 lbs back and forth is not going to help you reach your goal.

So What's the Buzz About Core Strengthening?

This article discusses what core stabilization is. It also gives some examples of easy ways to increase your core strength.

Choosing a Fitness Center that is Right for You

Joining a gym or fitness center can be a major investment of money and time, so be sure to choose one that you will benefit from.

Fitness Essentials

A lot of people are confused on what true physical fitness really is. They think it ends with their body, but true physical fitness goes way beyond just your body's conditioning.

Elliptical Trainers and Sports Injuries

Proper use of an elliptical trainer can help you recover from a sports related injury. The low impact of these elliptical machines will protect joints, bones and muscle during therapy.

Healthy Office Space Workouts

Ever since I stopped teaching ballet full time and began working in an office space, I have been bothered by not having the time in most givens days to work out, or just move around, as much as I would like. Then a few years ago Doris Bondi, a rehabilitation trainer, came into our office to work with a patient. The patient was elderly and weak, and yet in a few months of once-a-week training on a physio ball, this patient showed marked improvement in his muscular strength.