Healthy nutrition is one of the foundations of fitness and overall good health. But without restful sleep it’s hard to have a productive day or productive workouts. Many people are familiar with the advice to avoid caffeine and tobacco, but nutrition’s role in sleep is sometimes overlooked. Foods … [Read more...]
Intense Exercise Could Preserve Cognitive Functions
It’s common knowledge that exercise helps maintain or even improve our physical capabilities as we get older. However, a growing number of studies indicate that exercise can help preserve cognitive functions for as long as 10 years. Abilities we take for granted when we’re young such as forming … [Read more...]
How Gal Gadot Got Wonder Woman Fit
As a former Miss Israel, Gal Gadot is well known for her beauty, but it takes more than looks to take on the iconic role of the Amazonian princess known as Wonder Woman. Getting ready to appear in Batman vs. Superman: Dawn of Justice gave her the opportunity to show off the work ethic and toughness … [Read more...]
Do You Ugi – Get in Shape With Ugi Workouts
What are Ugi workouts? It means ‘U got it’ and it is a complete workout system that embraces the concept of functional fitness. All of the workouts are designed around the 15 inch Ugi ball. This ball is based on the classic medicine ball, but is much softer and comes in a range of colors. You … [Read more...]
Proper Technique for the Front Squat
The squat is known as the king of exercises for good reason because it intensely works the thighs, hips and back, but it’s not the only way to squat. The front squat is also a productive exercise and deserves your consideration. The front squat is a valuable assistance exercise for … [Read more...]
Fitness Tips for a Killer Home Gym
A home gym can be a great option for people who want a convenient way to workout without taking the time to drive back and forth to a commercial gym. Similar to real estate, location is key when setting up your personal home gym. A dedicated space such as an extra bedroom, basement, or garage is … [Read more...]
Build Your Own 30 Day Fitness Challenge
Personal trainers, coaches and apps are great resources for trainees to learn from. They can provide a wealth of information including correct exercise techniques and motivation when you don’t feel like working out. If you want to make consistent progress over time you have to take ownership of … [Read more...]
Spring into Fitness – With This Circuit Training Routine
Spring is already here! Are your fitness goals still on track? You can spring into fitness and be ready for summer in no time. This is the perfect time to take stock of your current fitness level and refocus your priorities as summer approaches. The priority is to get moving, boost your … [Read more...]
Farmer’s Walk for Functional Fitness
New York training legend, chiropractor and former Hard Gainer magazine contributor Doctor Ken Leistner was once asked by a reader what the farmer’s walk trains; he answered “Your body!” (Ken Leistner, “Asking Dr. Ken,” Hard Gainer January-February, 1996, 13) This exercise is a great example of … [Read more...]
How Daisy Ridley Got Star Wars Fit
Star Wars: The Force Awakens is will be out of theaters soon and production of the next movie in the planned trilogy is has begun filming. Daisy Ridley, the young star of the new films was told to put on a little muscle to make her thin frame appear a little more rugged. She took to the exercise … [Read more...]
Visualization Techniques For Better Fitness
When the Soviet-era scientists taught Russian athletes visualization techniques in the 1970’s the concepts were little understood by laymen and generally believed to be of questionable value. But a lot has changed since then. We’ve all heard clichés like “mind over matter” and to some degree we … [Read more...]
Fitness Tips from LSU College Coach – Derek Yush
Derek Yush has been coaching college athletes for nearly twenty years, first at the University of Rhode Island and now at Louisiana State University. Coach Yush has gained a wealth of experience and knowledge as a collegiate athlete and a coach on how to help athletes perform at their best. Some … [Read more...]
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