“Feel The Burn – Exercise Your Thighs”
Your thighs can tell a story about your overall health. Most body fat accumulates around the midsection, putting the internal organs and heart in jeopardy. The thighs are also good fat storage areas. These muscles are big, leaving plenty of room for fat. The good news is, these areas are easy to target, because so […]
Should You Work out While Sick?
Exercise has been shown to boost the immune system. But what if you get sick? Should you continue your workout routine or take a break? The general rule is for mild colds, i.e. a head cold with the sniffles, it is okay to exercise as long as you don’t overdo it. For more severe colds […]
Don’t Neglect Your Hamstrings
Your hamstrings are only as good as your flexibility allows them to be. How flexible are yours? As one of the biggest muscle groups in your body, and located along the back of your legs, hamstrings work with your spine to allow you to run, jump, and climb at your best. Your personal trainer has […]
Working Out For A Better Chest
Working out for a better chest means working out for a bigger, stronger chest. Whether you play sports, want to increase your bench press max or simply want to look better, there are numerous benefits for a better, stronger chest. Sport benefits. All types of throwing motions, a tennis serve, pushing off in football and […]
Exercises for the Glutes
Your bottom isn’t just for sitting or helping you look great in your favorite jeans. Your glutes, known formerly as the gluteus maximus, are also responsible for keeping the lower half of the body in alignment. Particularly if you play tennis or are a runner or walker strong glutes are important for proper form. If […]
Snacking – Good or Bad
Snacking may be America’s favorite pastime. Any excuse to snack will work for America: the big game, extra calories before or after a workout, boredom. When the question is asked, “Is snacking good or bad?”, the answer depends on the type of snacking and the foods being consumed. Snacking is not necessarily a bad thing. […]
Busy College Students Need Fitness Too
Beverly Daniel Tatum, Ph.D., President of Spelman College announced recently that the Atlanta based women’s college was expanding their athletics program, which had served comparatively few, into a fitness program serving the entire student body. Health surveys showed students experienced obesity, high blood pressure and diabetes at alarming rates. In fact, almost half the student […]
Being Mentally Tough Can Help You Be Physically Tough
If you think toughness is solely restricted to strength in numbers – such as how many squats you can do without collapsing on the gym floor, chin-ups, downward dogs, or bicep curls you can handle – think again. Being physically tough starts and ends with how tough the mind allows you to be. From bulging […]
Why Do Some People Sweat More Than Others?
Ever wonder why some people can exercise and have only a slight glistening of sweat, while others have rivers of water pouring off their bodies? Your workout partner may look like he’s barely breaking a sweat, but you are embarrassed because you look like you just stepped out of the shower. It’s nothing complicated, just […]
Shin Splints and Foot Pain
Shin splints and foot pain are common struggles for the active population. Shin splints usually occur from overuse, and this annoying leg pain is common among dancers, runners, and military personnel. Foot pain is another overuse problem, but not always due to overtraining. Foot pain can be the result of improper footwear, obesity, uneven surfaces, […]
