Stretching: Here is a first step we can all do when trying to motivate ourselves to become more involved with Health & Fitness. Start your training program here. Stretching is highly important, useful and vital to the construct of the human anatomy. So much so, that the designer and Creator of this endless marvel has…
Exercises Stretching Body Muscles – The Benefits
A stretch routine is something most regular exercisers give a complete go-by. But reading this might make it your prime goal. It is hard work no doubt. But the results make it well worth the efforts involved. A stretch involves a lengthening of the muscles, ligaments and connective tissue that surround a joint and make…
The Many Benefits of Daily Stretching
Your fitness goals will be much easier to achieve if you do a daily stretching routine. This kind of exercise program is suggested by almost all fitness professionals in order to get back or improve your flexibility. Stretching your muscles on a daily basis will help protect your body from injury during fitness activities or…
Stretching – The Long and Short of It
It is the accepted dogma in the health and fitness industry that stretching is an important part of a regular training program. We’ve been told that passive stretching will help prevent injury, improve performance, reduce DOMS, and should be part of a warm-up and cool-down. However, there is no scientific evidence to support these claims,…
Strength Training Workouts – The Importance of a Plan
Strength and endurance training are critical components of an effective overall men’s fitness plan and provide a variety of benefits. Building muscle strength enhances your overall fitness level, reducing body fat, increasing your metabolism and improving your ability to perform a wide range of tasks. This particular installment from our series on Strength Training Workouts…
Strength Training Facts
Strength training remains a subject of debate amongst various trainers within the fitness community, however when looking to building strength there are a number of basic facts that you should bear in mind when looking to designing and implementing this type of routine. The use of free weights can often add great value within a…
How to Balance Strength Training and Your Social Life
Are you scared of even trying to lose fat and built muscle, because you think it will consume all your time? It doesn’t have to be like that. Fitness lifestyle is for bodybuilders, you don’t have to be like them. It’s a myth that you can’t built a great looking body without six high protein…
Strength Training Will Speed Up Weight Loss
Why Women need Strength Training Women tend to forget about their muscle strength but every activity we do depends on them , from our everyday household tasks to our leisure or sporting activities. We need that strength even more if we wish have abundant energy to exercise on a regular basis and live an active…
5 Elements That Build Practical Strength
You know this guy. The one at the gym that is ripped up, shredded, and intimidating. You ask him to help you move that weekend thinking you just found yourself the ultimate powerhouse. He arrives, a bit late but still he is there. Wearing a tight fitted sleeveless t-shirt with biceps as big as your…
A Water Running Workout
Water running, also called aqua jogging or water jogging, offers many health benefits for many people. According to Aquajogger water fitness products, more than 2.2 millions Americans have started deep water running. These enthusiasts have discovered the benefits gained from exercising in water. Aquajogging has been used by professional athletes, the elderly, the injured, and…