Getting the most out of every workout – that’s your goal, isn’t it? But are you doing that? Here are seven ways to maximize the benefits you get out of every fitness session and every exercise.
Are you quick to reach for a bottle of ibuprofen when you’re sore from a workout? Ibuprofen, and other NSAID, and exercise don’t always mix. In fact, taking these medications regularly during exercise carries health risks. Find out what these risks are.
Who doesn’t want to maximize the benefits they get from each and every workout? This article discusses seven different ways to maximize cardiovascular and musculoskeletal benefits without spending more time working out.
Headed to the beach, and you don’t have access to a gym? You can still get a great workout at the beach without equipment. Here’s how to get a calorie-burning workout without leaving the surf and sand.
Are you a good judge of how hard you’re exercising? According to a recent study, many people aren’t. It turns out a number of people overestimate how hard they’re working. What’s the best way to prevent this? Monitor your exercise intensity. This article discusses various ways to do that.
This June 2014 rotation is full of variety. Get ready to “play” with a great mix of old and new workouts diced up to keep your muscles and metabolism pumped and rev’d
Oh no! You’re injured. It happens to almost everyone who works out at one time or other. Of course, you’re worried about losing your fitness gains and gaining weight. Before getting discouraged, focus on what you CAN do to stay in shape. Here are some ways to maintain your fitness when you have an injury.
One of the benefits of high-intensity interval training is the afte-burn effect. Afterburn, also known as EPOC, is the excess energy and calories your body has to expend to recover from an intense workout. The afterburn can keep your metabolism “revved up” for hours after you’ve finished exercising. What effect does diet or fasting prior to a high-intensity workout have on afterburn?
There’s a great deal of confusion about stretching, when to stretch and what type to do. This article discusses the different types of stretches and the benefits and risks of doing each one.
Do you have limited time to work out? If you’re like most people you lead a busy life and need to maximize every minute of your exercise routine. Here are five ways to pack more benefits into each workout.
This May 2014 rotation is all about shaking it up with shock training. Doing multiple types of workouts with various frequency, length duration & intensity. The goal is to keep your body from adapting to the “fitness chaos” its experiencing this month. Expect your metabolism to catapult, your fitness level to be taken to a new height and both your aerobic endurance and your lactate threshold to be improved. To get best results, eat clean, sleep soundly and drink a lot of water water. Commit to burn calories, burn excess body fat and chisel some lean muscle!!!!!
You already know it’s important to strength train to preserve strength and lean body mass with age. But what about power training? Find out why power training may be as important, if not more so, than strength training for staying functional as you age.
