It is easy to remember to perform large movements such as squats, deadlifts and lunges, but sometimes, it is easy to forget the little guys. For overall leg strength and tone and to add symmetry to your legs, include exercises that target the gastrocnemius and the soleus- the two muscles that make up your calves. (more…)
Increase the size and strength of the front of your upper arms, by varying your hand position during your workouts. The Biceps Brachii is a two-headed muscle that is located on the front of your upper arm. The Biceps are strengthened when you perform elbow flexion. Elbow flexion is most commonly known as arm curls or biceps curls. When you flex your elbow, your bring your hand toward your shoulder, which is a single-joint movement. Since the only way your Biceps contract is when you flex your elbow, your exercise selections are limited. Instead, you add variety by changing the hand
Are you still working out in baggy tees and oversized shorts? Performance clothes can keep you motivated and help you move better though every workout. Try these 7 amazing fitness clothes for superior performance. (more…)
What do you do when you’re finished exercising? If you’re like many people, you do one of two things. (more…)
An old-school workout that's newly popular, boxing can carve your body, burn calories, and deliver head-to-toe conditioning. Before you check out the boxing offerings at the gym, learn how to prepare for your first boxing class. (more…)
So, you just signed up for your first group fitness session. Congratulations, you are doing something that will benefit your physical and mental health and wellbeing. While you are excited about your upcoming first class, you may be experiencing a few butterflies in your stomach as well. If you can relate to this scenario, adhere to the following five tips to make your first group exercise class successful. (more…)
Why not walk two blocks to the store? Why take the elevator to the second floor? Why not include a walk during your work break? (more…)
You know that exercise is good for you. You’ve been told, in fact, that exercising a little bit will reduce your risk of heart disease and premature death by, well, a little bit. You have been told, or you assumed, that exercising a lot would reduce your risk of heart disease and premature death by, well, a lot. (more…)
When I was just starting out in the gym, my lifting buddy would always have to remind me to breathe. She’d joke about how red in the face I’d get as I was trying to improve my bench press. Thanks to her commentary, I realized that I wasn’t breathing effectively during my workouts and that I needed to practice! I’m sure many of you can relate. Breathing is such an unconscious action that we’re often unaware of how we breathe (or don’t breathe), especially when we’re focused on working out. (more…)
For many parents, raising teenagers is one of the most challenging tasks of their lifetimes. If you are the parent of teens, you probably strive to do everything in your power to keep them safe, happy, and healthy. One of the best things you can do for your teens is to encourage them to work out regularly. The following 5 reasons teenagers need regular exercise are crucial to your kids’ overall wellbeing. (more…)
