Workout Ideas

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20-Minute Home Fitness Workout

Content provided by eDiets   Raphael Calzadilla, BA, ACE, RTS1 eDiets Chief Fitness Pro   If you've suddenly been hit with a busy schedule or just need something quick, I have the home fitness workout for you. This series of fitness workout movements will take about 20 minutes or less. Yep, you're reading correctly -- just 20 minutes. You can do them 3-4 times per week. Your entire body will be stimulated, and you'll feel rejuvenated without all the added stress of having to go to the gym. I've designed this routine so that one exercise stimulates… ...Continue reading 20-Minute Home Fitness Workout

Dress for Workout Success

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

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

A Fitness Overview

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