Individuals who want to be in the top condition of their lives are rushing to the jump rope. They are literally jumping for joy. Once the staple of a fighter’s workout, it has progressed to other fitness realms. It is just an excellent cardio workout and while having fun. Enthusiasts know the ropes (pun intended!)….
Using Medicine Balls in Crossfit Workouts
Using medicine balls is one of the earliest forms of strength and conditioning training, comprisingthe use of a weighted ball whose diameter roughly measures 14 inches. When using medicine balls for your Crossfit training workouts, ensure that you choose an overload mechanism of velocity or a combination of weight and velocity. So long as you…
Crossfit Workout Of The Day
You may sometime have heard about the Crossfit workout of the day. This is the workout that is prescribed daily by the trainer, and usually everyone at the gym does the same workout. Some Crossfit gyms even have a blog, where people can log on and register their results in order to compare them with…
Cardio Fitness Training Basics
Cardio fitness training is a fundamental part of any exercise program. The words “cardio” is interchangeable with “aerobic” and is short for “cardiovascular”. Improvement in the ability of the heart to deliver oxygen to the muscles and in the muscle’s ability to generate energy with oxygen results in increased aerobic fitness. Engaging in aerobic training…
Does Cardio Fitness Improve Muscle Gain?
Hi everyone, I’m Jeffrey Rollins and I’d like to share my views about the all important cardio vs muscle building exercises dilemma and can they really help each other. How should you spend your time exercising and does cardio fitness really help to improve muscle gain and tone? Well, IMHO there’s a strict connection between…
The Many Benefits of Regular Cardio Exercise
What Is Cardio Training? Cardio training is exercise that involves using the major large muscle groups for an extended and uninterrupted period. A cardio workout is distinguished by the fact you are raising your heart rate considerably above it’s resting norm. Examples of a cardio workout are any energetic activity such as brisk walking, cycling,…
Get Trim With a Home Cardio Gym
Home Exercise Equipment Saves Time and Money Unused gym memberships are a source of guilt and procrastination for many people. After paying so much money for a monthly gym membership, they feel obligated to go. However, there are so many reasons why going to a gym does not fit into their busy lifestyles. A home…
Exposed Myths of Cardio Training
Don’t Be Fooled By Cardiovascular Misconceptions Many people fall victim to the myths and misconceptions that revolve around cardio training. Countless wasted hours of exercise have been needlessly spent because people did not understand the facts, and beginners quickly became frustrated and gave up. Cardio training does not have to be confusing, as long as…
Exercise and Fitness on a Treadmill
The treadmill is a piece of exercise and fitness equipment commonly found in gyms and health clubs worldwide. When you discover the many benefits that can be gained from exercising on a treadmill you will better understand why it presents one of the best workout options available today. First, and foremost, the exercise and fitness…
Why Exercising With Treadmills is a Good Exercise Option
As they say, walking is one of the best and easiest to do of all forms of exercise. That’s why when walking as an exercise has been easier and better, many people opted to go with that improvement. And the equipment that makes walking as an exercise a lot more fun is none other than…