SHOULDER MUSCLE EXERCISES

So we are going to exercise our shoulder muscles by using free weights. There are many different shoulder exercises but we are going to look at  three. Read more »

STRETCHING THOSE MUSCLES

What is stretching and why do we do it ? Well the most common answer is to stretch our muscles and warm them up to get them ready for a physical activity such as running, weight training or football.

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LETS GO FOR A WALK

Yes we all know its true, walking is a great exercise and is good for your health. So why don’t we do it more often, after all its a natural exercise that can keep us fit and healthy. So lets go for a walk! Read more »

WHAT IS THE CORE MUSCLE

Well it isn’t what is the core muscle it’s more like what are the core muscles. You here core muscle or muscles being mentioned a lot these days and for good reason. But what muscles are they ? Lets have a look… Read more »

This is carrying on from my last post, which was about finding the right kind of exercise for you, the kind of workout that will work for you and get results. An exercise that I feel comfortable with and works for me, does not necessarily mean it is going to work for you and you might hate doing it. Read more »

The famous six pack that flat stomach, we all want one and some go to extremes to try and get one. We spend endless amounts of time and money on achieving a flat stomach. This is the topic of today’s post. Read more »

If we eat a healthy diet, do some aerobic exercise and some weight training then we have got a good combination for the most effective recipe for fat loss and muscle tone. There are many that are put off with using weights as part of their exercise routine, why is this? Read more »

CYCLING AS AN EXERCISE

Cycling is another cardiovascular exercise that I decided to look at as a companion to my weight training program. I have cycled in the past and did really enjoy it. So is it time to get that bike out of the garage where it has been resting for many years? Read more »

ELIPTICAL WHAT IS IT.

Elliptical as the dictionary explains is relating to or having the shape of an ellipse which is a closed conic section shaped like a flattened circle. That’s cleared that up then!  Sounds a bit complicated and what has this got to do with working out? Read more »

This has got to be the hardest thing to do when we take a look at exercise in our lives. I guess this is really a carry on from my last post Exercise Time, where I wrote about finding the time to make exercise part of our daily routine. Read more »

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LEG MUCSLE EXERCISES

Ready for the thighs and calves below is a few exercises you can use to get started, but again there are more exercises than these three. You don’t need to use any weights to start with, they can be performed without. Read more »

ARM MUSCLE EXERCISES

Now is the time for those arm muscle exercises. Again there are more than three, but for now I will show you three exercises for your biceps and three exercises for your triceps. Read more »

WHATS IT ALL ABOUT

Metabolism is a well used word and is a subject that is spoken about a lot. So what is it ? Well there is a imense amount of information on this subject and it is a complicated subject with plenty of science involved. So what I would like to do in this post is explain metabolism simply without all the science… Read more »