Sports Specific Exercise By Roy Palmer
The Greek physician Galen (AD 129 – 210) is generally accepted to be the originator of formalized exercise, he even pointed the way forward by stating,“…movements which do not alter respiration are not called exercise”.Whilst he was chief physician to the Gladiators, Galen devised training drills to replicate movements from the arena, as seen in the 1960 film Spartacus. Galen’s gladiator drills are now referred to as ‘sports specific’ training or sometimes the misleading term ‘functional’ trai…
Top 10 Mistakes To Avoid When Exercising the Abdominals By David Petersen
The abdominal muscles are essential for maintaining good posture and core stability, however many exercisers are unclear on the correct way to exercise them. Traditional exercises for the abdominals include crunches and sit-ups also known as trunk curls and curl-ups. The following are ten things to avoid when performing exercise for the abs.1. Do not use a machine or contraption of any kind to exercise the abs, body weight and medicine balls are more than sufficient. No contraption or machi…
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  1. Coaching Can Get The Boss In Shape By Graham Yemm
    Who tells the boss that they can improve their management or leadership? How do they look at themselves objectively and identify what areas they can improve and the benefits of doing so?These days many people have become more aware of the need to look after their bodies and their health. Not only do many join gyms or start participating in sports regularly – a number are using personal trainers. Why do they choose to do this? Consider top performers in the sports world, or areas such as d…


  2. How to Get The Most From Your Home Workouts By Rick DeToma
    A recent study found that home workouts may do even more good than workouts at a gym. This is good news for people who are time crunched and find it's too much trouble to make it to a health club.So how do you get the most from your home workouts? Follow these suggestions:1. Have A Plan. Know exactly what it is you want to accomplish and how you intend to get there. Plan out the exercises and the amount of reps and weight you will use. If time is a factor, make sure the volume of your wo…


  3. Debunking the Myth of Spot Reduction By Brian Schiff
    Do you ever wonder how to shrink the fat on your thighs or reduce the flab on the back of your arms? Ever wake and up and dream about wearing your favorite pants from the glory days of college? Well, short of plastic surgery, there is no way to simply eliminate certain problem areas.The reality is that slimming your figure is not a simple task. In order to lose weight in one spot, you must be willing to work your entire body. So, the women who want thinner hips and the men who seek to shed…


  4. Triathalon Racing, It Starts At The Beginning By Mike Herman
    Long before you can enter into triathalon racing, you will need to prepare. You will need to prepare your mind and your body for the competition and the fight.It will not be easy, but if you stick to it, you can overcome all the obstacles in your way.Triathalon racing is a complex sport that just looks easy. What you don't know is that there was a lot of preparation for the average triathleteThe run. The swim. And, the biking.These three aspects of triathalon racing will need to be carefully u…


  5. Lance Armstrong, Exercise, and Will Power– Characteristics that Make a Champion! By Greg Ryan
    The Tour De France, arguably may be the hardest sport of all time, and Lance Armstrong probably one of the most conditioned athletes ever. But, how is it possible for a man on the door step of death to be able to overcome cancer, return and win seven races in a row? Only in the end, retire on top as a winner he so right fully deserves.How many wonder? How can any human being bounce back after such set back and compete let alone win one of the hardest sporting events possible? Why, others will …


  6. Want a Flat Stomach? - Here's the Best Exercise By Lisa Irby
    The best exercise for the stomach is probably not the one you're thinking of. It's not the traditional sit-up or ab crunch. It's not even ab related.So before you go out and buy the Gut Buster 2000, you should know that the best exercise you can do for your stomach won't cost you a red cent.All you need are your two feet because the exercise that I'm talking about is none other than walking or jogging.If you've found that your stomach is flabbier than you'd prefer it to be, it's likely there a…


  7. Warming Up Properly By Tanja Gardner
    In our ‘Stretching’ article series (http://optimumlife.co.nz/Fitness%20Articles/Stretching/Stretching1.htm), we discussed why it’s important to stretch as part of your workout. We also touched on the importance of warming up before even *thinking* about stretching. Since that article, I’ve had a couple of questions about warming up, so it seemed like a good topic for this week’s Optimum Fitness News.When fitness experts talk about ‘doing a warm up’, they generally mean doing some kind of gener…


  8. Exercise – More is NOT Better! By Greg Ryan
    Years ago when I was a professional bodybuilder, I fell into the mindset that the more I exercised, the less fat I ate, the better I would look and feel. At the time this seemed like the logical thing to do. And maybe in my mind that was correct. However, from my body's standpoint, this was NOT the thing to do, nor was it healthy.If you have exercised for any length of time, chances are you too have fallen into this mind trap. If I walk thirty minutes and burn three hundred calories, then I w…


  9. Try Different Forms of Exercise for Success By Kris Bierek
    If you have always used free weights, then switch it up and try training with machines like "Hammer Strength" or "Nautilus". These are excellent weight resistance machines and they will really work your muscles from different angles and different intensities. You should always strive to find new and exciting ways to workout your body. Try doing all body-weight movements, which are a really great way to build quality strength. The military uses mainly body-weight movements during their training…


  10. STRETCHING; Why Should I? By Brad Walker
    This short article looks at some of the tips, tricks and helpful hints you can use to help prevent sports injury and do-away with stiff, aching muscles & joints. It's been put together to answer some of the more common questions we get regarding stretching and sports injury, and details a number of useful sports injury prevention techniques. I hope it proves useful to you. Overcoming & Preventing Sports InjuryIf you’re involved in the health & fitness industry, whether it be participating in y…


  11. It Takes More Than Exercise, Good Foods, and Smiles By Kevin Gianni
    I wish I could tell you that you needed to do 100 squats a day to be in perfect shape.I wish I could tell you that all you needed to do was eat healthy foods or just smile most of the day and you'd reach your ultimate health and fitness goals.Unfortunately, it's not that easy. These are only some of the pieces.Don't listen to those who tell you exercise, nutrition and a good attitude is the magic pill. It isn't. Just doing these things won't cut it.Why?You'll end up back where you started agai…


  12. Muscle Cramps and Exercise By David Petersen
    Quite often runners and exercisers experience painful muscle cramping either during or immediately following a strenuous exercise bout and as a result, these types of cramps have become known as Exercise Associated Muscle Cramps or EAMCs. Much confusion surrounds the causes of EAMCs including dehydration to electrolyte imbalances. This article aims to explain the latest model for describing EAMCs, how to prevent them and how to deal with them once they occur.What is a muscle cramp?A muscle c…


  13. Why Do My Feet Hurt So Much When I Run? By Willie Jones
    If you are a seasoned runner you know the importance of a good running shoe. It can make the difference between a great running experience and potential injury.The problem is not being informed. Most people do not know that there is a proper shoe for your foot type. Knowing your foot type before you hit the stores can make a world of difference whether you want to do brisk walking, jogging or marathons.How do you determine your foot type? It’s really quite simple. Get a piece of dark pape…


  14. Why Step Out Of Your Comfort Zone? By Angela Perin
    As I pushed against the pedals of my bike during a recent bike (spin) class at the gym, I observed my own discomfort rise as the intensity of the class increased. Confronted with both physical and emotional discomfort, I became consciously aware that I had two primary choices in response to my pain. Each of these responses would impact differently on my outcome and results. So what result could I expect to achieve by stepping out of my comfort zone?Placed under pressure, my physical body respo…


  15. Flattening Your Stomach in Four Easy Steps By Nicole Palacios
    You look at it every day and wish it would just go away; that little pouch below your belly button that keeps staring back at you. You do crunches, sit ups, the works, and yet there it is just “hanging around.” There are all sorts of cute names for it: snack pouch, spare tire, love handles, and the list goes on. All you know is that you want it gone.The American Council on Exercise calls the bicycle one of the most effective ab exercises out there. This exercise is one of many that should be c…


  16. Foward Drive By Audrey Scott
    Did you ever wonder why some people seem to gravitate to success with their eyes closed and one hand tied behind their backs, while others struggle and fight to even come close? It's like the guy who bought his first lottery ticket and won or the girl that got that top job before she even graduated from college.These people have something in common, and no, it's not just good fortune or luck. It's an incredible sense of drive. Some people call it heart and yes, it does comes from within. …


  17. 4 Steps To More Effective Aerobic, Streching, and Weight Training Exercise By Ian Mason
    We all know that well-balanced diets include the different nutrients we need to maintain health and well-being. But did you know that your exercise program needs to be well-balanced, too? There’s three types of exercise to include in your work-out diet.Aerobic ExerciseAerobic exercise burns energy and oxygen, through continuous movement of the largest muscles in your body (your thigh muscles). Aerobic activities include bicycling, swimming, jogging, and (a great one for beginners or those who …


  18. How To Overcome Workout Plateaus By Lynn Bode
    Humans are habitual. They strive on routine and rituals. While it’s true that routine can provide a sense of ease and security, I think we’d all agree that the same old, same old can also turn to boredom. And when it comes to working out, routine can be downright toxic.New exercisers often see quick fitness results such as weight loss and increased muscle strength while engaging in the same workout day after day. However, after several weeks following their fitness routines and they often beco…


  19. Some Great Ideas on Staying Fit By Helen Murtha
    Physical exercise is something that you need to do on a regular basis. If you’re looking for examples of great fitness exercises to try out, you’ll find them on our site.A regular exercise program of either running, walking, cycling, swimming, aerobics or any other physical exercise helps to improve the efficiency of the human body in many ways. A healthy exercise regimen can help strengthen the body physically, as well as make you more confident and help you avoid some future illnesses.Exerci…


  20. Workouts That Travel By Lynn Bode
    A vacation can do wonders for reducing stress levels, but it can derail a healthy fitness regimen. Even some of the most die-hard exercisers find it difficult to stick with a workout program when away from home. Sure, many have good intentions. They may even pack their workout attire. Unfortunately, their gear never makes it out of the suitcase until they’re back home.But travel from home doesn’t have to result in an interruption or complete abandonment of your healthy habits. You can still fi…


  21. Best Abdominal Exercises to Get the Sexy Six Pack You Deserve By Rajesh Shetty
    The key to getting those sexy abdominals lies mainly on what abdominal exercises you choose to perform.Here are the best yoga Exercises for Removing Abdominal Fat Permanently!1)Dhanurasana-Bow PostureTechnique:1. Begin lying down on the stomach, reach back and grasp the ankles. Inhale.2. Lifting legs, head and chest, arch the back into a bow. Retain breath, then exhale and lie flat.3. Repeat three or four times.More advanced:While in the Bow position, rock back and forth, then from side to sid…


  22. 7 Reasons To Start Up With an Exercise Program By Terje Ellingsen
    Most of us need to follow an exercise program. This is due to the fact that just a minority of Americans exercise in a significant way. Below follows 7 good reasons to start exercising now.1. Contributes to fat loss.It is well documented from scientific research all over the world for many years that physical exercise contributes significantly to weight loss. I will not dwell on this issue fore it is so obvious, but just mention the simple fact that weight loss is a function of the net calor…


  23. 5 Tips to Get You Started and Keep You Going on an Exercise Plan By Marie Roker
    Making the decision to start exercising requires commitment and perseverance. Establishing and maintaining an effective exercise program can help you feel great and live a more active lifestyle.Check with your doctor first. Get your doctor's "OK" before embarking on an exercise program to avoid a serious injury to your health.Choose activities that you think you'll enjoy. It doesn’t matter what it is, belly dancing, yoga, Pilates, swimming, bicycling, rollerblading, racquetball or tennis. Mos…


  24. Tips To Deal with Exercise Induced Asthma By David Petersen
    For approximately 80-90% of people that suffer from asthma, exercise can be a strong stimulus for an attack. This syndrome has become known as exercise induced asthma or EIA. The likelihood of an attack is further increased when exercising in cold weather, so this article offers some basic information on exercise-induced asthma and how to prevent or minimize the severity of an attack.Asthma is a condition where the subject experiences bronchospasms and/or bronchoconstriction - a narrowing of…


  25. Pilates Exercises – Can They Give You The Body You've Always Wanted? By Della Menechella
    Pilates exercises are a favorite fitness choice for many people including movie stars like Danny Glover and Gweneth Paltrow, professional dancers, and even some professional baseball players. Why this fascination with Pilates? What can it do that other forms of exercise can’t?I began doing Pilates several years ago when I was searching for a different look for my body. I had been exercising for many years when I began to experience a level of dissatisfaction with the way my body looked. Wh…




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