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 »
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 »
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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 »
THE RIGHT WAY
The correct techniques are very important when weight training so you reap the right benefits from your workouts, but more importantly that you do not injure yourself. There are many injuries you could suffer such as sprains, dislocations and even fractures if you do not use the correct techniques when lifting weights. Read more »
BACK MUSCLE EXERCISES
Now we are going to look at some back exercises and although there is are lot of different back exercises here are three I am doing at the moment. Read more »
Not all of us want muscles, but there are a lot that do. It doesn’t have to be bodybuilding type muscle, I don’t want that, but we can have muscles without becoming ‘The Hulk’. What about being lean and muscular, now that is a good look and it can work for both men and women. So lets have a look how we can get the muscles we want whether lean or outrageously big. Read more »
We all know that exercise is good for our health, so why do so many people not bother with regular exercise. Could it be just laziness or is it down to time. What ever the excuse it is not really a valid one. Read more »
WALKING INDOORS
We have already talked about how good walking is for you as an exercise. So what about the treadmill. Is the treadmill a good substitute for the real thing. Lets find out… Read more »
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ABDOMINAL MUSCLE EXERCISES
Its time for those abdominal exercises. The famous six pack, the wash board mid rift. Well I don’t know about you but this is the most stubborn muscle group for me, I think it is for most people. But when you can get this area trim and firm it makes the rest of your body look better. So lets go for it. Read more »
