Posts Tagged ‘Fitness (Intermediate/Advanced)’
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…
Weight Lifting Rules Explained (Part 3)
Friday, December 17, 2010 23:35 No Comments“Should I Max Out Every Week?”Absolutely not, that will only lead to burn out, fatigue, and demotivation.Instead, at the end of your 4 week program you will cycle back down to less volume and probably new exercises. These new exercises will allow your …
Cardio vs. Weight Training for Weight Loss – Part 3
Wednesday, December 8, 2010 21:39 No CommentsAfter reading why you should emphasize weight training over steady-state cardio in your weight loss exercise program you should now have a better understanding of the reasoning behind what you are doing. Let’s take a look at a great workout for a begin…
Cardio vs. Weight Training for Weight Loss – Part 2
Wednesday, December 8, 2010 0:17 No CommentsWhy choose weight training over card for weight loss?It really comes down to the inherent differences that separate aerobic (cardio) and anaerobic (resistance) activity. With aerobic work, you are keeping your heart rate elevated for an extended period…
Taking Your Running Indoors
Friday, December 3, 2010 18:31 No CommentsAlthough I’m not a huge advocate of running for weight loss I do know that quite a few people use it as their sole means of trying to lose weight. So now that we are approaching the colder winter months you may be forced to take your running indoors. F…