Fitness Articles

Fitness | By Nick Nilsson @ Wednesday, 19th November 2008

If you were to ask me which often-neglected bodypart you could work that would have the greatest immediate impact on your sports performance, my answer would be instantaneous...the ankles. The ankles are admittedly not glamorous. You\'re never going to have someone ask you to flex your ankle for them or ask you to roll down your sock for a better look. But [more...]

Fitness | By Jim Brown @ Tuesday, 18th November 2008

Not because pitchers use their hands primarily means they necessary should build the bulk of the muscles there. I, for one, have not done so. Not because of fear that I might lose the thing that I do as a pitcher but because the hands are only a part of the whole. What I literally mean is that, staying in [more...]

Fitness | By Shaun Parker @ Tuesday, 18th November 2008

What is it about a trampoline that so fascinates people? After all, bouncing up and down doesn\'t sound that exciting and people have been finding ways to do that for years. One of my personal favourite games when I was growing up was being allowed to jump up and down on my parents bed. I\'d giggle and giggle for hours [more...]

Fitness | By Daniel Millions @ Tuesday, 18th November 2008

Losing weight can be a difficult endeavor, as it takes a long term commitment and lots of hard work to see noticeable results. Entrepreneurs have taken notice of the frustration that can be caused by trying to lose weight, and thus have developed quick fix solutions. We have all seen the commercials for supplements that enable the loss of weight [more...]

Fitness | By Jon Le Tocq @ Monday, 17th November 2008

Increasing numbers of people are turning to personal trainers for help for any combination of the following reasons: They\'ve tried the gym and finally realised that, like their car, they can\'t fix it on their own no matter how hard they try or what they try. They don\'t want to try the gym because the thought of big muscle men [more...]

Fitness | By Jon Le Tocq @ Monday, 17th November 2008

They never seem to get people the results they pay for, they cost a lost of money and they have one of the highest customer turnover rates, yet commercial gyms continue to make millions. It\'s a disgrace - and I\'m going to tell you what happens. Believe me I\'ve worked in one, been the top trainer within months (mainly by treating [more...]

Fitness | By Eddie Lomax @ Monday, 17th November 2008

At home dumbbell workouts are better for reaching your fitness, fat loss and physique building goals than gym machines. It is hard to believe that these hand held weight training tools can replace a room full of expensive equipment. But it is true, which is welcome news to some exercisers. In tough economic times, the gym membership is one [more...]

Fitness | By Eddie Lomax @ Monday, 17th November 2008

With the economy in turmoil, it might be time to sit down and figure out how to save some money. It is time to make a priority list and make some cut backs on things that just aren\'t worth it. And one of the things to go might be your gym membership. But this might just be [more...]

Fitness | By Jim Brown @ Monday, 17th November 2008

It is not unusual for people who want to develop their abs and focus their exercise regime to build firm muscles in this area. People want six packs on their abs could be pretty interesting and good to look at. Even if most reason would only involve cosmetics or for aesthetic purposes only, it is also a healthy practice to [more...]

Fitness | By Aydan Corkern @ Sunday, 16th November 2008

There are lots of ways to exercise to lose weight. It makes you feel good about yourself and makes your body have more energy so you can do more things in the day. Exercising builds up your muscles. You will feel like your muscles are burning like they are on fire. This means that it is working, but just watch [more...]

Fitness | By Richard Black @ Sunday, 16th November 2008

How can you lose weight safely and effectively? I will answer that question in this article, and yes you can rest assured that this is not a waste of your time. Very well then let\'s take it from the top. Step one is always knowledge. Know whether you need to lose some weight or not. This might sound funny [more...]

Fitness | By Chris Jensen @ Sunday, 16th November 2008

If we look at the human body and examine its skeleton, muscles, lungs, cardiovascular system and endocrine system I think it is fair to say that it is suited to its purpose. The human body may be well suited to its purpose and therefore fit, it will only stay that way with regular exercise for each and every one of its [more...]

Fitness | By Richard Black @ Saturday, 15th November 2008

Are you bored with your current workout? Do you want to start exercising and do not know where to begin? Circuit training may be the exercise regime for you. Developed at the University of Leeds, in England, circuit training consists of a series of circuits, or stations, situated around a gym or workout facility. Each station is visited in [more...]

Fitness | By Richard Black @ Saturday, 15th November 2008

Basic workout safety is always a must. Whether you are a body builder or just an average Joe, you must follow certain safety tips. Especially if you are just an average exerciser, as you may be more vulnerable to that broken bone or strained muscle. First of all, be sure to stretch all your muscles. Never [more...]

Fitness | By Richard Black @ Saturday, 15th November 2008

Strength training simply means exercising to build strength in your muscles by performing exercises against resistance. One should not confuse certain aerobic exercise with a strength workout, for example exercises like riding a stationary bicycle, or running on a treadmill, even though these workouts involve working against resistance these do not help to strengthen your muscles as these are complete [more...]

Fitness | By Richard Black @ Saturday, 15th November 2008

Taking part in a wrestling workout can be both brutal and physical demanding. But the rewards can definitely be worth the effort. If you are looking to increase speed or strength, a wrestling work out can be just what you need. If you are trying to prepare for an amateur or professional wrestling season, it is usually a good idea [more...]

Fitness | By Richard Black @ Saturday, 15th November 2008

If you have ever wanted to lose weight, you know that the first thing you want is to lose weight quickly. This is because putting on excess weight is easier than taking it off. Yes, there are those fortunate folks out there who have a difficult time gaining weight, but they are a small percentage of the population. [more...]

Fitness | By Richard Black @ Saturday, 15th November 2008

You\'ve been shooting hoops in the backyard or down at the park since you were a child. Now, you want to add weightlifting for basketball to your exercise routine to improve your performance. Where to begin? Of course, we always want to remember the first and foremost rule - be safe. A safe weightlifting program will [more...]

Fitness | By Richard Black @ Saturday, 15th November 2008

Resistance Training doesn-t mean refusing to exercise or going to the gym against your will, rather it is an extremely beneficial form of exercise proven to help with increasing one-s metabolism and fitness, as well as an aide to weight loss. Resistance training is also known as weight or strength training; it is important in developing physical conditioning and has [more...]

Fitness | By Richard Black @ Saturday, 15th November 2008

Muscle building is not just for body builders. Exercises and a diet that help you build muscle are good for your health, your overall fitness, your body image, and will raise your self- esteem. A balanced muscle building program will result in an additional 1 to 5 pounds of lean muscle mass per month. Where to start? [more...]