300 Spartan Workout
The 300 workout was used by the cast of the movie 300 to get into shape. It is a popular way of working out to a high intensity level, but is a little over hyped. You see most people don’t realise that the cast of 300 was made up predominantly of stunt men who were already in great physical condition. Having said that though, it is still a great way to workout.
What To Look For In A Kettlebell CertificationWhen choosing a kettlebell certification, there are a wide variety of courses to choose from. So where do you begin? First off, the quality of the information and training you will receive should be your priority.
Tough Mudder TipsTips from an experienced mudder, for anyone preparing for the Tough Mudder or any other mud run. Don’t show up on race day unprepared!
3 Helpful Tips for Choosing a GymIt you are looking to select a gym to choose there are some important things to consider. You will want to join a facility where you will feel comfortable and get the kind of workout you enjoy. And of course you want to workout on a regular basis. Take these important factors into consideration before you invest you money in a membership.
Exercise Pools Benefits of Exercising in WaterExercise pools provide a very relaxing way to conduct physical therapy, resistance training and simple stretches. In fact, they can even be used for aerobic workouts, too. However, the most common reason that people take an exercise class in a pool is to train their muscles without straining their body.
How Much Exercise Do You Need After 40?How much exercise depends on the person. Everyone does need some exercise, but there are many opinions on how much.
Supine Single Arm Barbell Floor Press: Shoulder FriendlyGet out of the mundane and learn a new floor pressing exercise to add in with your decline, flat and incline bench press on Monday afternoon AKA National Bench Day here in America. Also find out how you can work your glutes and hamstrings during the same exercise to increase muscle recruitment and make the overall movement more difficult. Oh and you may just catch a few birds watching you walk away blown away by your posterior chain. This press places little stress on the shoulder joint, so if you are one of those who can’t bench here is a good alternative to add in.
Fitness Tip – Is Walking Really Exercise?If you’re a walker, or are thinking about walking, do you think it’s exercise? Well, this article may open your eyes a bit on that subject.
Build Bone Density With Low Impact With An Elliptical TrainerWouldn’t it be great if there was an exercise to build bone density without putting much stress on your joints? Research has shown you can build bone density by engaging in a high impact exercise, but that type of exercise may be difficult for those who have problems with their knees, hips, or ankles. Exercising on an elliptical trainer is unique in its ability to work the muscles intensely enough to build bone density in a low impact exercise, which puts minimal stress on your joints.
Functional Electrical Stimulation Reduces ACL Rehabilitation TimeGenerally the time from ACL injury to returning to competition is 8 – 9 months but with functional electrical stimulation, and traditional exercise, the time can be cut to 8 – 9 weeks. Functional electrical stimulation and normal recovery exercises recruits most muscle fibers to restore torque, range of motion and eliminate pain in a much shorter time period.
Beginning Running: 5 Tips To Help You Avoid InjuryWant to avoid the mistakes that can leave beginner runners disheartened and injured? Follow these 5 practical beginning running tips on how to build a good running foundation and avoid injury.
Types of Knee Braces That Benefit RunnersWhen one first begins running there can be some difficult setbacks. Some of these setbacks can include knee pain or injury from running. An often over-looked preventative measure is knee braces. This brief article helps you make that decision in picking the right one.