Fitness Articles

Fitness | By Amit Kheterpal @ Thursday, 7th August 2008 @ 11:07 PM

The general motion is that fitness is what you achieve by going out in the gym and getting that special treatment in a good gym. But you can achieve the same level of fitness if you can work out at home with a few things in mind. All the work out routines that the gym instructor tells you is about having a discipline and focus in mind. The simple technique to get that same focus at home is to have a well defined plan on paper. Never do that in mind as that means that you will more than l... more...

Fitness | By Peter Woronoff @ Wednesday, 6th August 2008 @ 11:58 PM

Improving your body means improving your body's ability to move and function. It's not easy to do at first, but it gets easier. Our overall plan is to improve your body's fitness through exercise, coupled with several other key elements we'll discuss later. Some people hate exercise, but remember your body is built to be used, not to sit still in a chair all day. Many people don't get the exercise they need, and that leads to all types of health problems and p... more...

Fitness | By Peter Woronoff @ Tuesday, 5th August 2008 @ 2:22 AM

Your weight, your blood pressure and your body mass index are good indications of your overall health. Yet, it goes further than this. You should understand how well your body is working, too. Do you have any physical limitations? If you physically can't lift things for fear of hurting your back, this would be a potential problem to be considered. If you have problems with your legs, your neck, your arms or anything else, you should address these specific concerns. The best pl... more...

Fitness | By Bart Icles @ Tuesday, 5th August 2008 @ 1:50 AM

If you are an athlete, leaning how to jump higher is a key skill that can help you take your game to the next level. In order to be good at any sport, you have to be extremely in shape and have a lot of stamina. Anyone can be good at any sport, but if you are not physically fit, all of the talent in the world cannot and will not help you. Everyone knows that running fast is an important skill needed in most sports, but jumping higher is of equal importance as it increases your stamina and str... more...

Fitness | By Bart Icles @ Tuesday, 5th August 2008 @ 1:35 AM

Learning how to jump higher will help you in more than one way. There are hundreds, possibly thousands of websites out there where you can obtain more information on how to jump higher. There are lots of exercises that will help you develop an increase in your vertical leap, all you need to do it find a workout that suits your needs. You should realize that no two people are build the same way, find something that works for you. If you are a person who is into sports, jumping higher is... more...

Fitness | By Bill Mann @ Monday, 4th August 2008 @ 8:48 PM

Completing your quest for 6 pack abs is going to be hard. You know its going to take a lot of discipline and hard work to get your body fat down low enough for those abdominals to show. So this may come as a shock to you, but cheating is good. At least, cheating is good when you do it right. When you're trying to get your body fat down, you need to exercise hard, but you also need to control the amount of food you eat. To get really lean, you will have to consume fewer calories than ... more...

Fitness | By Jim Brown @ Monday, 4th August 2008 @ 6:10 AM

To live healthier and happier, you need to stay fit. Staying fit would mean you have to exercise. Later on, not only that you enjoy the benefits of a healthy lifestyle but you will also enjoy whatever life has to offer. By doing work-ups you will lose weight, work-out muscles and stay fit. This and along with a healthy diet will surely keep you in good enough shape. There are seven kinds of work-ups which are common for you to do. One thing is important though, and it is to follow the exa... more...

Fitness | By Amit Kheterpal @ Monday, 4th August 2008 @ 3:02 AM

Fitness in our lives is very important especially with the kind of lifestyle we lead. Each day is mad rush to work and then it is a mad rush to make more money. That said the fitness gets onto the backburner. Very few people have the time to stop and think about the fitness as a thing which will help you effectively go through this daily grind. If you have not thought about fitness then it is the time to some thoughts to it. Fitness is not about just running a few miles or going to the g... more...

Fitness | By Chung Leong Yu @ Monday, 4th August 2008 @ 2:34 AM

There are two contrary opinions among the people, about abs crunches. One group of people says that it works in developing a killer six-pack, while other group says that it does not work. The genuine answer to it is that it depends upon many factors such as genetics, stress, slow metabolism, and improper digestion, eating late night, poor posture. If you do not give optimum attention towards these factors and try to exercise your abs for a killer six-pack, you will hardly get any noticeable resu... more...

Fitness | By Dax Moy @ Sunday, 3rd August 2008 @ 12:33 PM

You've bought your top of the range clubs, go-faster balls and all of the best golfing equipment that money can buy. In addition you play round after round of practice, drive ball after ball on the range and even invest in lessons with your club pro in order to improve your technique. You are, you believe, doing everything the right way in order to improve upon your game but your handicap stubbornly refuses to come down. Sound familiar? It is! This is the most common... more...

Fitness | By Jerry Leung @ Friday, 1st August 2008 @ 7:29 PM

Have you ever heard of food addiction? In fact, we sometimes will have a craving for some food without any reason. Of course in most cases there will be at least a reason. You may want to eat something when you feel bored. Yet the problem here is that you are not eating because you are hungry! As a matter of fact, food can be something addictive. You may not really believe that but it is the truth. You may feel very depressed if you cannot eat the food you are addicted to. To this ... more...

Fitness | By Me-Shell Mijangos @ Friday, 1st August 2008 @ 5:19 PM

Just like any other sport, surfing is not only for men. Women had long been waiting to be treated equally along with men in the world of surfing especially in surf competitions. Be it a simple hobby or a serious sport, over the years, women surfers have made names in the surfing industry. Because the trend of surfing has captured the hearts of many, surf camps have mushroomed all over the surfing capitals of the world to cater to the demand of individuals wanting to learn the sport of surfing. W... more...

Fitness | By Maria Walker @ Thursday, 31st July 2008 @ 8:18 AM

Where did my waist go and how do I find it again? As baby boomers move through the middle age years they find their bodies aren't what they used to be. Their, once upon a time, firm abdomens now have a Pillsbury dough boy quality about them that extends completely around to their side abdomen. While this was an adorable quality in the TV character, any resemblance to this in ourselves sends most of us shrieking where did my waist go and when did I lose it? Once perky buttocks are reach... more...

Fitness | By Dave Lemanczyk @ Saturday, 26th July 2008 @ 5:21 PM

Interval sprinting, calisthenics, and plyometrics all have a place for people that train. Instead of splitting each discipline up and making things confusing, why not integrate each of them into one drill. But before I do that, it is important for me to define what each discipline is for you. * What is interval sprinting and how will it help me improve my body? Interval sprinting is a method of running that asks you to run at varied paces. Think of an oval track and imagine runn... more...

Fitness | By Bill Mann @ Friday, 25th July 2008 @ 8:43 PM

You might think that building that 6 pack is all up to you. Your drive & motivation. Your pride & determination. Sorry, but there's more to it than that. Other people matter too. Don't believe me? Keep reading. The people we spend time with matter a lot. You may have heard this proverb, "Tell me your friends and I'll tell you who you are." Or this quote by motivational speaker Jim Rohn, "You are the average of the five people you spend the most time with." O... more...

Fitness | By Calasanz Martinez @ Thursday, 24th July 2008 @ 8:58 PM

Pick up a newspaper or turn on the local news on any given day and you are liable to hear a report on how Americans are getting fatter. Government statistics tell us that approximately 60 percent of Americans (127 million people) are overweight. Many women who enroll in martial arts or fitness clubs have a primary goal of losing weight. Unfortunately, some expect instant results. If they don't see immediate weight loss they become discouraged and inpatient. Some even drop out altogethe... more...

Fitness | By Peter Woronoff @ Thursday, 24th July 2008 @ 11:22 AM

Fitness is a term that is used to help define a persons ability to stay in the best physical shape. You may ask, then, "What am I staying in shape for?" For each person, the answer will be different. For many, it is a matter of staying healthy as long as possible. You see, your body is designed to work as a machine. When each part of the machine is cared for, the entire machine works the best it can. When the machine is neglected either in part or in whole, then the machine do... more...

Fitness | By Jerry Leung @ Thursday, 24th July 2008 @ 4:41 AM

There are more people who are considered overweight nowadays. In fact, it mainly happens in some developed countries. It seems that when people become richer, they will get fat a lot easier. However, do you know why people will get fat? It is also true that a lot of people are trying to lose weight these days. They are doing that in order to be much healthier. Of course they also want to be more attractive. There are a lot of fitness center out there. And you can also see that a lot of ad... more...

Fitness | By Amit Kheterpal @ Wednesday, 23rd July 2008 @ 7:31 PM

It is never too late to start getting fit and healthy by exercising. It is true that you can start exercising at any age. It definitely is one of the smart decisions of your life. But before you begin exercising there are several things you should be aware of and these are of prime importance for your safety. Medical advice is a must before you start exercise. The medical advice is important for a number of reasons. First of all it will tell you whether you are fit for exercise. If you g... more...

Fitness | By Bob Lachinet @ Wednesday, 23rd July 2008 @ 2:14 PM

How do you find the best home fitness equipment in Scottsdale? The answer is easy for some, but for those of you who have recently made the decision to buy exercise equipment for your home may not have a clue as to where you should start! There are so many different brands, models and styles it can be next to impossible to choose what's right for you and your family. This article will provide you with information on what to expect, where to go and what to buy. Whether you're lookin... more...