Exercise equipment is usually a hot item especially just after the new year. Guilt and hope for the future often prompt newbie exercisers to spend huge amounts of money on equipment they probably will not use longer than 6 months. The biggest draw to home exercise equipment is the privacy that exercising in home provides. Last year alone 5 billion…
Category: Exercise
Technique In Weight Training
Technique in weight training is very important for achieving the expected progress, but also for protecting the body of the sportsman. The first important thing is to learn correctly the basic movements. In this type of training there is a kind of classic set of exercises, which the sportsman needs to master from the beginning. This set includes exercises with…
Five Great Exercise Machines For Burning Fat
These exercise machines are related to cardiovascular and aerobic workouts. The equipment listed here allows for more challenges and more variety in your exercise routines. These machines are great for anyone looking to lose weight and improve their overall health. Some advanced exercising machines include electronic devices that measure your weight before and after you do the exercise, the amount…
8 Tips To Consider When Buying A Treadmill Or Elliptical
1. Stay away from orthopedic belts. We don’t recommend them because 1) a good pair of running shoes provide more cushioning 2) they hold in heat which shortens belt life, motor life, and electronics life 3) the increased weight of the belt shortens bearing life in the rollers. 2. Do your research and get several price quotes from several different…
Benefits Of Cardio Interval Training
In a long-term study of the health of the people of in the United States, the U.S. Public Health Service documented the chances of developing heart disease among various groups in the population. Long before the any symptoms appeared, epidemiological research could identify high-risk groups. Among the highest risk factors are male sex, age over 35, cigarette smoking, high blood…
Water And Exercise
The human body is made up of over 75% of water, and as we all know, we cannot live without water. The fact is, we can only survive for a total of 3 days without water. Water has however, been replaced in most diets by soft drinks and other sugar sweetened refreshments. Keep in mind that water is a healthier…
The Differences Between Anaerobic And Aerobic Workouts
Although the two types of exercise–anaerobic and aerobic–sound similar, they are actually quite different–and the controversy over which type of exercise is best continues. “Aerobic” literally means in the presence of oxygen. In general, any activity that allows oxygen to release energy through metabolism and that is performed at a low to moderate intensity for more than 90 seconds is…
Weight Lifting Is A Multi Purpose Exercise
Weight lifting in addition to developing muscle mass actually assists the human body in burning fat. For every pound of muscle you have, you will burn 35-50 calories a day. This is why you may notice that those who lift weights regularly seem to eat more, their bodies are constantly burning fat and they need to replenish the calories that…
Trying To Get Back In Shape
If you have taken a layoff from your exercise program it’s tough to get motivated to start back into your training regimen again. What you have to do is set some realistic attainable “written”goals to help push you. The reason I have emphasized “written” is because if you don’t write your goals down they are merely wishes. Studies have proven…
Whatever You Do Don T Exercise
You can’t turn left, right, go forward, backwards, or even just stand still these days without someone telling you that you have to exercise. Whatever happens, DON’T do it! People talk about the many benefits of exercise, and indeed, the list seems very long, and it seems to touch pretty much every aspect of our lives. Let’s examine this: What’s…