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Have 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…

Unlike 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…

Although 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…

In 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…

Although your true maximum heart rate may vary by about 10-15 beats per minute (BPM) from the formula I give you below you can assume that it is close to the number you come up with.To find out your maximum heart rate just subtract 220 minus your age.T…