Protein
PROTEIN IN OUR DIET
The Body builder has always been associated with protein and like them other athletes probably consume more protein than the normal person. So how important is protein to us ? Read more »
Shoulder Exercises
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
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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.
Weight Loss
WHAT IS THE TRUTH
In my last posts I wrote about how so called diets don’t work and that a proper diet and exercise program is the only way to maintain a healthy toned body. In this post we are going to look at the truth about weight loss. Why some people find it hard to lose those pounds. Read more »
Exercise Weights
OUR NEW YEAR RESOLUTIONS.
A new year and new beginnings, a fresh start to a fresh year. This is the mind set of a lot of us towards the end of December. We decide we are going to change something or a few things maybe about the way we live our life. It might be quitting smoking or cutting down on the amount of alcohol we consume, losing weight or getting fit or finding a new job with better prospects. There are numerous different things people want to change about their lives going into the new year.
Walking
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 »
The Furnace
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 »
Training With Weights
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 »
Health Secret
SHOCKING
WOW ! You don’t want to look at this, No really you don’t. This is shocking and disgusting, but whether it is true or not I don’t know… Read more »
Cycling
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 »
Elliptical
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 »
Leg Exercises
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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 Exercises
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 »
