Posts Tagged ‘Exercise How-To’s’
10,000 Steps to Success
Thursday, December 30, 2010 0:02 No CommentsHave you heard that one of the best ways to start an exercise program is by simply walking?You heard that right. When you are just easing your way back (or starting fresh) into a fitness program one of the best ways to help your body acclimate to the n…
Warm-up Properly with Dynamic Stretching!
Tuesday, December 28, 2010 23:35 No CommentsUnlike static stretching, dynamic stretching has been shown to improve flexibility, increase range of motion, and engage the nervous system through active movements in multiple planes.Although dynamic stretching does involve quick movements like lunges…
Do You Remember this Exercise?
Monday, December 27, 2010 22:06 No CommentsAlthough we have come along way in terms of exercise program design and equipment, you still can’t beat some of the old school exercises that have been around forever.One of my favorites to get the body warmed up or to use at the end of a workout in an…
Switching Gears on Holiday Weight Gain
Sunday, December 26, 2010 23:18 No CommentsIf you weren’t one of the few who escaped the holiday weight gain I have some tips for you today.The first one is to absolutely get rid of or give away any indulgent leftovers from the holiday dinners that you may have sitting on your counters or in yo…
Determine Your Rate of Perceived Exertion
Friday, December 24, 2010 0:47 No CommentsIn my last post, I spoke about target heart rate zone training and how you can easily calculate your maximum heart rate to be used when determining which training zone you are in. In this post I will concentrate more on tuning into your personal rate o…