In some circles within the fitness industry (especially with more "hardcore" fitness fanatics), most cardio machines are thought to be like hamster wheels. You know what a hamster wheel is - the little wheel in your hamster's cage that the little guy gets on and runs and runs and runs and runs and runs...but never gets anywhere. A lot of people think of cardio machines in the same way. People get on these machines, and just go and go and...more
Most folks think that dumbbells (DBs) should just be used for strength training, and don't really have a place in a cardio workout. This really just isn't true.Now, it is true that DBs are usually used for strength training. And that's fine. You should be doing strength training in conjuction with your cardio workouts, anyway. Strength training builds muscle (something cardio alone won't do). In addition to being stronger, the extra muscle...more
Many people have not been able to master the art of using the right exercise techniques when they are training. It is not possible to learn using the right techniques in exercise magazines in online. In order to learn the right techniques to use when training it is important that you seek proper advice from a professional fitness instructor. You still need to go a step further and practice daily so that you can be able to master the art of training using the right technique. You need to train using proper form for two reasons which are;1. Training the correct muscle groupMany bodybuilders are not aware that a small change in there grip or angle can put some pressure on certain joints or even cause a certain muscle to be worked on. A very good example is the bench press. If you want to press up the bar bell correctly then you need to push the weight straight while maintaining a steady press. When you lift the weight parallel then you are not working the chest muscles since most of the weight is going to your wrist area. That is the main reason why many people end up suffering from wrist injuries after performing bench press exercises. You should also flex your Pecs quickly, while...more
A bodybuilder should know that strength training involves much more than weight training in the gym. It involves having a mindset that is intent on success and the capacity to do repeated routine sets. One should know that this type of training is meant to eradicate all the excess layers of fat that have been accumulated over time.Strength training...more
Perhaps you are too busy with your work and getting to the gym might be an additional stressful activity for you. However, it is important to bear in mind that building muscle without weights can be achieved by doing it regularly or else they will start breaking down instead. As a matter of fact, there are so many ways by which you can concentrate...more
There are so many different and varied diets floating around today that it can be quite difficult to make a decision regarding which one is right for you when you feel it's time to lose weight. Some diets emphasize low fat while others insist low calories are the way to go. Still yet, other diet gurus are adamant that in order to meet your weight loss goals you must cut out all forms of carbohydrates. One diet seems to combine factors from at least two other well known diets with claims to produce an optimum fat burning weight loss program. Then there are the various other diets that have circulated around the world for years with numerous success stories such as the cabbage soup diet and the cider vinegar diet. Which diets really work and more importantly; which diet is right for you? One of the most important factors you must consider when contemplating any diet plan is whether you will learn how to eat healthy and nutritionally sound through the plan. Unfortunately, a number of different diets that boast incredible results do so through nutritionally bankrupt methods. Often referred to as fad diets, these weight loss programs encourage you to indulge in eating habits that can do...more
The old advice continues being worthy: the correct form of losing weight is to go to a professional that teaches you ways to achieve that goal. You have multiple options to success in your journey; like for instance go to a nutritionist or a doctor....more
Are you trying to lose weight? Then you probably ask yourself what is the best weight loss diet for you. Well then, this really depends on you. Your diet will depend on the goals you want. The questions that you have in mind will be answered by you....more
Need to lose weight fast?In this short article I will share three strange fat loss tips that can begin to work instantly.They are super easy.In fact, you will probably wonder how these strange things can work so good.After all, they will require...more
As the holidays approach, a feeling of dread creeps in. Not only is money getting tighter, but your pants are, too. It's the same old story. Colder weather keeps you stuck indoors, while the yummy holiday cooking fattens you up. Not this year. Not...more
Have you lost weight in the past only to regain it a short time later? Have you followed every diet including Atkins, South Beach, the Drinking Man's diet, the Peanut Butter diet, or even the Chocolate Diet? All of these diets work, and none of them...more
Burn body fat 24 hrs a day is simple. Yes, I said simple but I did not say it is easy. That is because you must have a firm commitment and mental discipline to do it. However, it will get easier and easier when you adapt to your new lifestyle and...more