Strength Training Can Benefit Older Men and Women
Strength training should be a regular part of the fitness programs of older adults, as training with weights has shown to improve health and physical functioning. Muscle power – the ability to produce force...
A Great Balance, Agility and Strength Exercise for a 6-Year Old
The old saying that, “Everything old is new again,” is really appropriate when it comes to exercises. There are so many old school exercises that have been forgotten and forsaken and replaced with new,...
Learn How to Squat Properly
First thing, if you work with a personal trainer, make sure they teach you the proper way to squat.
The squat is the king of all exercises, yet over the years this exercise has gotten...
Take Your Kettlebells and Sledgehammer With You On Summer Vacation
Here’s a great summer fitness tip: If you drive to your summer vacation then there’s no reason for you to not take your best training partners with you, the versatile kettlebells and the trusty...
Does Creatine Work?
Creatine is one of the popular supplements on the market today, as it’s potential muscle and strength-building benefits are attractive to elite athletes and weekend warriors alike. But the question remains, does it work?
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Strength Training for Triathletes
Despite current research that points to the positive role that strength training can play in the preparation of endurance athletes, there is still a misconception among triathletes – and runners and cyclists – that...
Use the Karvonen Method to Determine Your Target Heart Rate
The Karvonen formula is the most accurate method for determining your heart rate.
To determine target heart rate using the Karvonen formula
Subtract age from 220 to get Maximum Attained Heart Rate (MAHR)
Subtract Resting...
Do Yourself a Favor and Start Swimming
Swimming is hands down the best form of cardiovascular exercise and getting into the pool is the single best change that you can make to your exercise routine.
Unlike jogging or any form of machine-based...
Strength Training Should Be a Part of Everyone's Exercise Program
Strength Training is not just for athletes, as people of all ages and ability levels can benefit from lifting weights. Strength training is not just lifting heavy weights, as a wide-range of exercises - both...
What to Look for in a Personal Trainer
Good personal trainers don’t grow on trees and aren’t bodybuilders. There are a lot of qualified and experienced fitness professionals out here looking to help people. You all just need to know what you’re...
