Kettlebell Workouts

The kettlebell is one of the oldest types of weights in existence, and has been used for centuries as a tool for strength training in Eastern bloc countries. In recent years, largely due to the effort of individuals such as Pavel Tsatsouline, the kettlebell has begun to gain prominence in the United States as a [...]

Is Exercise More Effective at Certain Times of Day?

Healthy individuals who follow an exercise regime will often create routines and rituals around their workouts. Some prefer to visit the gym or take a run before they start work, while others find exercise to be an effective stress-reduction technique at the end of a long day. But does the time of day chosen for [...]

Can Exercise Combat Aging?

While it is a well-known maxim that eating healthily and taking part in physical activities are two of the best ways to maintain health, is it possible that sustaining a regular exercise routine could actually slow the aging process? A recent study printed in ‘Circulation’, the journal of the American Heart Foundation, appears to indicate [...]

The Matthews Method

Looking for stronger, healthier abdominal muscles?  Or perhaps you exercise regularly, but are becoming bored with your workout and are looking for something different.  Perhaps this is the time to consider the Matthews Method.  This exercise plan was originally developed by Gary Matthews, an Australian who began his fitness career as a trainer with the [...]

PROTEIN POWDER SUPPLEMENTATION

The resurgence of interest in healthy weight-loss has spurred an interest in overall health, and many individuals have begun asking questions about nutritional supplements.  Are they necessary?  Can they help?  Are they right for me?  And the answer is quite simply, yes. What Are Protein Powers? A high quality protein powder is made from highly [...]

Benefits of A Consistent Yoga Practice

Physical Benefits of Yoga ·                     Increased Flexibility – yoga asanas (or poses) utilize secondary muscles and joints that often are not effectively targeted by standard weight–based or cardio exercise routines, and in particular enhancing flexibility in the hamstrings, calves, black, shoulders and hips. ·                     Increased Strength-the balancing positions in particular require pose intense physical burdens on the core of [...]

The Importance of Rotational Power

Rotational Power Part of achieving a perfect balance in terms of physical strength and health is the aspect of training your core muscles to be as strong and flexible as possible. The core muscles are the muscles of your trunk, which not only protect the spine but also directly affect the power and flexibility of [...]

The Importance of Nutrition for Athletes

Nutrition Nutrition is one of the building blocks of a healthy life. Many of the common health issues that exist today could be simply prevented or alleviated with a healthy diet, yet people continue to eat poorly. There is a special breed of professionals who are trained in human nutritional needs, known as dietitians or [...]

The Importance of Heart Rate for Cyclists

Heart Rate Our heart rate can be described as the number of heartbeats per unit of time, most commonly referred to as beats per minute. Our BPM can actually vary depending upon our body’s need for oxygen, which is why during sleep our heart rate slows because our bodies naturally require less oxygen while in [...]

The Benefits of Sprint Training

Sprint training is one of the more common training methods used by team sports athletes to help them reach peak physical condition. While it is sometimes used to improve and determine speed, it is primarily used in sports circles to help build an individual’s performance as a result of the EPOC effect, or excess post-exercise [...]

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