Some of the most common problems and pitfalls can thwart even the most highly motivated and intelligent people. Continue reading
Category Archives: Fitness Programs & Tips
Exercise and Low Back Pain Relief
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The wrong exercise can cause back pain, or make it worse, but the right lower back exercises can make all the difference in your recovery. Continue reading
Make the Most of the Gym in your NYC Apartment Building
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It may not have the look and feel of an upscale gym, but most in-house gyms have everything you need to get a good workout. Continue reading
The Best 30 Minute Workouts
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It can be hard to fit exercise into a hectic day that pulls you in every other direction than to the gym. Here are three 30 minute workouts that can fit into the busiest day when time is scarce. Continue reading
Resolve Better: Fitness Mistakes to Avoid
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Make 2011 the year you get results by avoiding the most common mistakes. You could be a regular by Spring instead of a statistic. Continue reading
Outdoor Bench Squats
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Next time you go out for a power walk or a run in your local park, try these bench squats to condition your leg muscles. Bench squats are a terrific functional exercise for any level of fitness. Beginners should start … Continue reading
Get on the Ball! Or should You?
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A growing trend in fitness is the use of fitness balls for stability training. The fitness ball has practically become a symbol of fitness and exercise. (Have you seen my logo lately?) I am a big fan of exercise ball … Continue reading
Errors of Progression
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Exercising at the wrong level is a major cause of fitness failure. Whether you try to do too much too soon, or get too comfortable with a workout, you are costing yourself results. Errors of progression are due to inexperience … Continue reading
Exercise Time Management
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Lack of time, one of the most common reasons for not exercising, is a valid consideration when planning your workouts. However, it is not an excuse to skip it entirely. The key is to ensure that your time is spent well. Continue reading
Attention Weight Lifters: Change Direction Slowly!
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Careless bouncing and swinging with resistance is never a good idea. It increases your risk of injury and decreases the benefit of the exercise. Your ROI improves when you pay attention to quality of movement. Continue reading
Basic Stretching Routine
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The current state of research does suggest that stretching can inhibit maximum muscle performance. It also shows that stretching doesn’t necessarily prevent injury. But that doesn’t mean you should avoid stretching. Continue reading
Make Your Elliptical Workout Better
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It’s all too easy to get the machine going with your legs, grab the moving arms and let the machine take you away. Working out in this manner can lead to the “elliptical bounce” which decreases the energy cost of the workout. Continue reading
Exercise to Lose Weight
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Exercise selection has less to do with weight loss than you may think. Continue reading
Hey guys, do the legwork!
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Most men stick to one rule…They lift weights for their upper body and run ‘for their legs’…Next time you’re at the gym, notice the guys squatting, lunging, stepping, jumping, pressing, extending and generally “flexing” their leg muscles…your legs are the key to your total strength, and running does not develop leg strength. Continue reading
