Progressive Overload is the gradual increase of stress placed upon the body during strength training which results in muscular hypertrophy. In order to continue making progress in a strength program it is essential that you constantly stimulate a muscle with a new challenge. The new stress … [Read more...]
Medicine Ball Ab Exercises – Become a Real Baller
Ab exercises are a dime a dozen but something more intense happens when you add even a little bit of weight to your boring ab routine. Medicine ball ab exercises allow versatility, resistance, and fun!!! Use these to give your routine some oomph!!! Long Lever … [Read more...]
Can You Handle It?? Our Bootcamp Workout
It's fall and everyone seems to be falling off the wagon. Use our great bootcamp workout to burn up some extra calories and get back on track with your weight loss! This workout has been modified for the web so it's not ridiculously long. If you want to get the true Body … [Read more...]
Benefits of Coffee – Could Your Cup of Joe Be Improving Your Body Fat and Workouts
We've heard the good and the bad about caffeine and coffee. Die hard coffee consumers will defend their favorite drink till the death. Could the benefits of coffee outweigh the down falls? When it comes to power and strength exercises as well as muscle recovery coffee could help you … [Read more...]
Top 3 Ab Plank Exercises
Ab Plank exercises are a very popular because of their ability to work multiple muscles in a short amount of time. Holding a plank strengthens your core and gives your whole body a workout. Ab Planks tone the arms, legs, and especially the shoulder, back, and abdominal muscles. In college … [Read more...]
Do A Perfect Squat Everytime – Chair Squats – Define In Less Time
Chair squats are the perfect solution for anyone who is trying to get better legs in less time with proper form. This exercise forces you to do them correctly, as the video guides you with fitness tips to keep you focused on the correct areas. Define Your Butt And … [Read more...]
How Many Calories Do You Burn Doing p90X, Zumba, Insanity, and BodyPump
I was interested to know what you burn while doing some of the most popular exercise dvds on the market. Whether you're in a class or at home, burning calories and moving more is always the primary goal. After googling and researching all over the web, I have compiled a list of how many … [Read more...]
Training At Higher Altitudes Increases Growth Hormone
Athletes have taken advantage of training at higher altitudes for many years. However, they used this teqnique to increase their oxygen uptake and maximize their lung capacity. Now, new research is finding that increased altitude training can have a positive impact on human growth … [Read more...]
Time To Refresh Your Workout Playlist – “Spotify” We Love You
Working out to music is one of the best ways to increase the intensity, put you in the mood, and add a little fun to your routine! My hair dresser suggested a program called spotify. It's the best way to refresh your playlist without paying tons of extra money. I personally have to free account … [Read more...]
Whoa Try This Advanced Exercise!
Fitness.com is an awesome site with fantastic exercises to mix up your routine. This exercise is definitely advanced but worth the time and energy. Advanced exercises can be very hard to find on the internet so save this one in a file or print this article out (see the links below the article). … [Read more...]
Try It – Bosu Leg Lift
Here's a fun alternative exercise to add to your routine for weight loss or muscle gain! This will firm up your butt and the back of your thighs while working your core. If you try this exercise and it seems to be too easy, then try using one leg at a time, that will definitely turn up … [Read more...]
