Fitness Articles

Fitness | By Bill Mann @ Wednesday, 23rd July 2008 @ 11:16 AM

Can you diet your way to six-pack abs? A July 17, 2008 study titled, "Weight Loss With a Low-Carbohydrate, Mediterranean, or Low-Fat Diet," published in the New England Journal of Medicine reported on the two-year effectiveness of these three types of diet for overweight people. It showed somewhat better results for low-carbohydrate diets, without the health risks that opponents of these diets claimed would exist. So that's cool. Just go on a low-carb diet for a while and yo... more...

Fitness | By Charles Inniss @ Wednesday, 23rd July 2008 @ 12:47 AM

Over the past years, full sit ups have fallen out of favor with personal trainers, and crunches have taken over as the most popular stomach exercise. The main reason crunches have taken over is the belief that full sit ups are bad for your back, and in this article we will explore the difference between the 2 exercises. The big difference between the 2 exercises is the joints that are involved. In crunches, only your spine moves; however, in sit ups your spine and your hips move. The h... more...

Fitness | By Josef Mack @ Tuesday, 22nd July 2008 @ 6:41 PM

We've all heard that it is important to exercise. The experts tell us we should exercise every day. I will be the first to agree with you that there are some people who smoke like a chimney, drink alcohol like a fish, eat junk food daily and still live to be 100 years old. This is definitely the exception and not the rule. How many of these people do you know? I don't know any. On the other hand I do know many who live a much healthier lifestyle and exercise regularly. The choic... more...

Fitness | By Bercle George @ Monday, 21st July 2008 @ 12:17 PM

Today, so many men and women want to drop off a couple of pounds. More over, so many men and women who gave it a try have noticed that there is no right away fix, magic creams or right away gimmicks to developing a flat stomach. Same goes with all precious domains of your life. There are just no right away fixes-- it takes time. While there are many who are willing to undergo surgical procedure to obtain a flat stomach, there are others who prefer the natural methods like having abdomi... more...

Fitness | By Richard Wooldridge @ Saturday, 19th July 2008 @ 6:37 AM

In researching this article, I found that there are a number of ways a woman can reduce and shape her thighs. Of course, there is always more than one method that works. But I wanted to find a workout program that would give my reader the tools they need to make dramatic lasting changes to their lower body! I wanted to find exercises for women that would enable any woman to: --Reduce the overall size of her legs, butt, and hips --Remove stubborn body fat that keeps hanging on<... more...

Fitness | By Charles Inniss @ Saturday, 19th July 2008 @ 5:44 AM

There is some debate in the fitness industry about how to work the lower abdominal muscles. The truth is that the 6 pack (rectus abdominus) is one muscle that has distinct sections. And although you cannot only contract the lower portion of the rectus abdominus, you can emphasize it a little more than the upper abs if you follow the workout tips below. Now before we get to the 7 tips, I have to tell you that working your lower abs will not magically get rid of stomach fat. This is refe... more...

Fitness | By Amit Kheterpal @ Friday, 18th July 2008 @ 9:48 PM

Fitness routine as most of us would understand is those fitness classes in the gym every day for one to two hours. This is the standard notion and it is correct to some extent as fitness is usually associated with working out. That said fitness is all about your habits. These habits may pertain to your eating habits or your lifestyle habits. In both of the habits the main element that we need to work on is your fitness. Eating habits to a large extent are an issue when it comes t... more...

Fitness | By Amit Kheterpal @ Wednesday, 16th July 2008 @ 4:38 AM

Health is wealth is a well known saying. The facts suggest otherwise and in today's fast life which glorifies wealth, health definitely takes a backseat. Each day across print media and advertisements you will see wealth being glorified.Health being glorified is a rare phenomenon. In the pursuit of wealth people neglect health and that is why you will see incidence of heart attack,obesity and asthma in young generation. Here are my tips to a healthy and fitter you. These tips will he... more...

Fitness | By Amit Kheterpal @ Saturday, 12th July 2008 @ 4:07 AM

As you plan your exercise schedule then you must include some time for warm up and cool down exercises. These are a must for any exercise to begin in the right fashion. The warm-up exercises are actually designed to make sure that your body gets conditioned before doing those vigorous exercises there by preventing injury. When you do the regular exercise the muscle contracts and exerts force. It is this muscle contraction can be done better with the warmed up muscles. These muscles are wh... more...

Fitness | By Phoenix Delray @ Friday, 11th July 2008 @ 10:16 PM

Metabolism is a set of chemical reactions that take place in living organisms that are required to be able to maintain life. This allows organisms to grow, reproduce, sustain their structures, and respond to their environment. Metabolism can be divided into two separate categories: catabolism and anabolism. Catabolism is responsible for breaking down large molecules for energy whereas anabolism uses energy to construct components of cells like proteins and nucleic acids. Metabolism is a ... more...

Fitness | By Amit Kheterpal @ Friday, 11th July 2008 @ 11:54 AM

We all have busy lives with work and family life to balance. In these busy daily routines we forget about health and fitness. They probably come last in the priority list. The reason is that you do not have time to go to the gym or for a jog or a walk. If this sound true and rings a bell then it is time to think about how best we can incorporate some basic exercises into daily routine. Let us begin with morning. You are rushing for the office and have no time for exercise. Correct but yo... more...

Fitness | By Jamie Jefferson @ Friday, 11th July 2008 @ 11:48 AM

"I know I need to exercise, but I just don't have the time." Sound familiar? This is the number one reason given for not exercising: a lack of time. But like so many "reasons" for not doing the things you know you should be doing to better your life and your health, it's really just another excuse. The truth is, you find time for the things you want to find time for. Whether it's a favorite TV show, a child's soccer game or dance recital... more...

Fitness | By Chris Chew @ Friday, 11th July 2008 @ 4:34 AM

Most of you would probably be familiar with the best selling book "Think And Grow Rich" by Napoleon Hill. Many people have claimed that the book changed their thinking and have seen their personal wealth grow in abundance. If people can think and grow rich, then can people think and grow thin? Can thinking to be thin help you to lose weight or conversely, for thin people, help them to gain extra weight? Ever since the released of Rhonda Byrne's "The Secret" DVD and bo... more...

Fitness | By Bill Mann @ Thursday, 10th July 2008 @ 7:28 PM

A lot of people don't seem to grasp the difference between losing weight and burning fat. Not understanding the difference between the two can be the difference between getting the body you want and actually getting less fit. Keep reading any you'll understand the difference. You'll also know how to get what you want. Those who want to lose weight aim to see a certain number on the scale. If you are one of them, you need to learn the difference, or your 6 pack quest is doom... more...

Fitness | By Amit Kheterpal @ Wednesday, 9th July 2008 @ 11:37 PM

Everyone wants to stay fit and for that to happen you need two things exercise and good eating. Good and healthy eating is easy and requires enormous amount of patience. Every now and then you will feel the carving for eating the unhealthy and junk food. These foods no doubt are more tasty and enjoyable than the regular healthy foods. The junk foods are called so because they have all the unhealthy things heaped up on them while preparing. Hamburgers, French fries and all sorts of cheese... more...

Fitness | By Bob Lachinet @ Wednesday, 9th July 2008 @ 6:45 PM

Ellipticals can be used for cardio exercise, burning fat and calories, and strengthening muscles. No matter what you use your elliptical for it's good to know basic use and safety. Elliptical machines have moving parts, so when you first step on an elliptical trainer, be prepared! Once your feet are secured on the pedals and you have your hands on both handles, start moving your feet forward. The elliptical will begin to move and your rhythm will follow an elliptical pattern. Elliptical... more...

Fitness | By Bob Lachinet @ Wednesday, 9th July 2008 @ 6:07 PM

Home gyms combine a number of pieces of equipment for various strength training exercises. They have different configurations that offer exercises for legs, arms, chest, and back. You will usually be able to do a seated bench press, flys, a pulldown or row, leg extensions and curls. Some have a leg press. Some have pulley systems that allow a variety of exercises. Often there is a biceps attachment and you can do pushdowns for your triceps. You may be surprised at how many exercises you can do o... more...

Fitness | By Bob Lachinet @ Wednesday, 9th July 2008 @ 5:52 PM

Exercise bikes can be used for cardio exercise, building endurance, burning fat and calories, and strengthening muscles. No matter what you use your exercise bike for it's good to know basic use and safety. There are two styles of exercise bikes - upright and recumbent - and their operation is the same. To get started, position yourself onto the seat. Put your feet on the pedals and adjust the seat so that you come close to full knee extension but not all the way, then adjust your seat... more...

Fitness | By Bob Lachinet @ Wednesday, 9th July 2008 @ 5:43 PM

Treadmills can be used for cardio exercise, burning fat and calories, and strengthening muscles. No matter what you use your treadmill for it's good to know basic use and safety. To get started, step up onto the treadmill and put your feet on the railings so you can straddle the belt while it's not moving. Select your workout program from one of the preset exercises or personalize your workout to your own liking. When the belt starts moving, grab onto the handrails and step onto th... more...

Fitness | By Charles Inniss @ Tuesday, 8th July 2008 @ 6:22 PM

Many gym goers and fitness minded people know that having strong abdominal muscles helps to support the lower back, but not that many people truly understand how and why. Before we get into it, let me say that lower back pain is complex, and you should always consult with licensed health professional before beginning any exercise program. Here is a brief over view about how ab exercises help to prevent lower back pain. One of the structures that gets irritated in lower back pain i... more...