The Heart Hazards of Running a Marathon Running for exercise is a great way to get the heart pumping and keep it healthy, but new research reveals that long-distance racing can take a toll, especially in those who aren’t fit. In a study of 20 runners with various levels of race experience, scientists found that…
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Activity Level Predicts Heart Disease In Women Research suggests that a woman’s level of physical activity is a better sign than body weight of existing coronary artery disease and future heart problems. The study, which appeared in the September 8 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association (2004; 292 [10], 1179–87), examined 906…
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Strength Training For Women: Why Women Don’t Bulk Up From Strength Training On the topic of strength training for women, one of the most infamous questions that personal trainers and fitness coaches receive from women again and again: Will strength training build large muscles and make me look bulky? Well, the answer to that question…
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Why the Numbers on the Scale Are Not That Important One of the most common reasons people start an exercise routine is to shed off unwanted pounds, reduce the number on the scale. As I discussed in my last post, exercise is not an efficient way to burn calories or fat, particularly in the short…
DetailsThe Correct Weight Training and Exercise Repetitions A full range repetition should be taken through the complete range of joint movement in a slow controlled manner, if the weight is so heavy so you have to jerk it bounce or swing it to get it to the top of the movement, it is too…
DetailsFueling your workout! Have you ever had a day exercising where you just have zero energy? No matter how bad you want to workout you just don’t have it in you. You will try and try but you just seem to be coming up short on reps or weight. There are many factors that can…
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High Intensity Training Interview of Dwayne Wimmer by Dave Durell of High Intensity Nation I have to thank Dave Durell for taking the time to interview me on the topic of High Intensity Training for his web site High Intensity Nation. Dave is a professional who has been in the fitness industry for many years and has…
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Flexibility and Strength Training Many people believe that strength training decreases flexibility. Actually, a well rounded program of progressive resistance exercise is likely to increase flexibility beyond normal ranges, when the movements are carried through a complete Range Of Motion (ROM) and when exercises are selected to include both members of antagonistic (opposing) muscle groups.…
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Valsalva Maneuver and Breathing During Strength Training Breathing while working out you would think would come natural, but it does not. Must of us hold our breath during strength training or heavy exertion which is called Valsalva maneuver. The Valsalva maneuver involves forcibly exhaling against a closed glottis (entrance to the throat), which increases your…
DetailsUNDERSTANDING BASIC NUTRITION FOR WEIGHT LOSS – Part I What does the word “diet” mean to you? If you’re like most people, you think that a diet is something you go on to lose weight. I’m going to demand that you change your mind-set about that word. The word diet simply refers to what you…
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