Pull ups are by far one of the best exercises you can perform to burn huge amounts of calories in a short amount of time. The muscles of the back are some of the largest muscle groups in the body. Meaning, if you work on them and make them strong, they will help you burn even more … [Read more...]
Boost Your Fitness with Treadmill and Elliptical Workout Routines
With emphasis lately on workouts like boot camp and cross fit you may not have thought a lot about using some of the cardio fitness machines at your gym or the ones collecting dust in your basement. Treadmill workouts and elliptical workouts offer some unique features and advantages that can help … [Read more...]
Going Virtual: Customized Virtual Road Races
When you run a road race you show up to the start line for the appointed start time and run the prescribed route with hundreds or thousands of other runners. Along the route you’ll be offered water and snacks as enthusiastic crowds cheer you on to the next mile marker. All of this describes the … [Read more...]
A Heroes’ Workout: Conquering the Murph
Navy Lieutenant Michael Murphy was awarded the Medal of Honor for heroic actions he took in Afghanistan in June 2005. He exposed himself to deadly fire to call for help for the rest of his SEAL Team (source). Their story was told in the book “Lone Survivor” by Murphy’s teammate Marcus Luttrell. … [Read more...]
Correct Technique for the Standing Barbell Press
The standing barbell press or military press used to be considered one of the cornerstones of overall strength and fitness. Gym rats, bodybuilders and Olympic lifters all used this basic exercise to build their upper bodies, especially their shoulders and triceps. When the International Olympic … [Read more...]
Where Fantasy Meets Fitness – Nerd Fitness
Think the hit sit-com “The Big Bang Theory” meets Arnold’s documentary “Pumping Iron.” It’s the latest craze in working out – it’s nerd fitness. For both aging Trekies and millennials more at home in a chat room then a room full of barbells, a growing number of trainees are turning to geek … [Read more...]
Sweatworking Your Way to Better Fitness
Did you ever consider combining your workouts with your work? You’re not the only one. Sweatworking is a growing trend around the country. While some people may want to separate their work from their other activities, for people short on time squeezing in a meeting with a Zumba class can be a … [Read more...]
Better Workouts Through Performance Breathing
Breathing is one of those things we do without thinking; it just happens. You can improve your workouts by implementing some basic performance breathing tips. During workouts our breathing volume increases because muscles need more oxygen to handle the intensity. The diaphragm and the intercostal … [Read more...]
CrossFit For Kids – A New Level of Fitness
CrossFit isn't just for adults! It's growing in popularity among young kids. While it's still relatively new, CrossFit for kids is a strength and conditioning program consisting mainly of a mix of aerobic exercise, calisthenics as well as Olympic weightlifting. Holly Newman, a coach in … [Read more...]
Hybrid Workouts: 2 For the Price of 1
If you’re looking for efficient exercise programs you should give hybrid workouts a try. Many fitness trends come and go because they’re really just gimmicks wrapped in fancy packaging, but this kind of training has a lot to offer. Many of us have an only hour or less a day to devout to our … [Read more...]
Unleash Your Animal within, ZUU Fitness
Many of us exercise enthusiasts are always on the lookout for our next great workout. Primal Movement Training under the brand name ZUU could be such a program. ZUU founders refer to their program as a training style “based on high intensity primal movement patterns mixed with strength and … [Read more...]
The Benefits of a Slow and Steady State Workout
The trend in fitness is definitely high intensity, but relatively short workouts. This type of training is billed as efficient and effective. While both of these claims are true, unbridled intensity is not always a good thing. Too much intensity can scare away novices and cause experienced … [Read more...]
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