Fitness Advice & Tips
Dress for Workout Success
By Ken | June 8, 2009
Getting to the gym on a consistent basis is one of the most important elements in reaching your fitness goals. But once at the gym, if one does not have on the proper workout attire, the quality of his or her workout can be greatly reduced. Having the right gear can make you feel more comfortable and confident as you exercise- leading to a more productive workout.
Performance Fabrics
Workout clothes made with fabrics that wick (pull away) moisture from the body as one sweats are the norm these days. These blends are very… ...Continue reading Dress for Workout Success
Resistance Bands vs. Weights
By Ken | April 24, 2009
From the standpoint of basic exercise physics, weights and resistance bands have a lot in common. Both provide something for the muscle to work against beyond gravity. But their specific differences allow them to serve different goals.
Weights
A weight, whether in the form of a free weight or a stack on a machine gives you the opportunity to exert a varying degree of force. This makes it possible to adjust your workout intensity to fit a specific fitness goal or current fitness level.
Free weights are items like… ...Continue reading Resistance Bands vs. Weights
Weight Loss – Myths and Reality
By Ken | April 24, 2009
Few commercialized areas of science are as filled with myths as is the science of weight loss. Everyone wants a simple, safe, no-willpower solution to losing weight. Someday, we may actually get one. For now there are no magic cures. But there are quite a few myths that need to be exploded. Here are a few.
Myth: Eating after 8 p.m. causes weight gain.
Reality: It doesn't matter what time of day you eat, it's how much you eat during the entire day and how much exercise you get… ...Continue reading Weight Loss - Myths and Reality
A Fitness Overview
By Ken | April 24, 2009
What Is Fitness?
Fitness is good health or physical condition, especially as the result of exercise and proper nutrition. It also means having the energy and power to live well and feel as good as possible. Taking steps to get more fit, even if little steps, can improve your level of fitness considerably.
Benefits of Fitness
Increasing ones fitness through physical activity is good for your heart, lungs, bones, and joints. It lowers your risk for heart attack, diabetes, high blood pressure, and some cancers. It can also help you sleep better, handle stress… ...Continue reading A Fitness Overview
