How to Get In Shape Fast With Interval Training

December 5, 2007

It seems like every day I run across another article or study talking about interval training. Why? Because interval training works. There is no better way to achieve your health and fitness goals than by alternating short bursts of high intensity with periods of low intensity exercise.
And, if you’re like me, you’ve seen the laundry […]

Best Treadmill Value - How To Find High Value Treadmills in a Crowded Market

November 14, 2007

Looking for the best treadmill value? The treadmill market is growing more and more crowded each year, with new models, new brands and new advances in treadmill technology. It’s confusing to sift through all your options.
How do you find the treadmill that offers you the best value? By knowing what to look for. […]

Gym Motivation Techniques - Tips To Staying Motivated

November 2, 2007

Staying highly motivated to go to the gym can sometimes be a hard task. Trying to get the energy to leave the house to go to the gym can sometimes be harder then the gym workout itself.
Developing strategies to help you stay motivated at the gym is the key to succeeding in your exercise plan. […]

The Benefits of an In Home Fitness Trainer

October 31, 2007

With in home fitness, you’re not just able to workout in your own home, but you’re also ensuring that you reach your exercise goals. By working with a trainer, you will be assured of your form and progress, while also creating a plan that will help you slowly increase your fitness levels over time. To […]

The Myth of the equation Maximum Heart Rate = 220 - age

October 24, 2007

You’ve probably heard of the formula “220-your age” for estimating maximum heart rate. Unfortunately, this formula is not very useful because it can be easily off by more than 20 beats on the high or low side. For me at age 54 this formula says my maximum heart rate should be 166, but I happen […]

How to Create an At-Home Weight Training Program

October 16, 2007

If you’ve already heard about all of the benefits of starting a weight training program, you might be eager to get started. However, with all of the information that is available, it might seem difficult to know just where to start and how to gather the right information and equipment. Don’t worry, here’s […]

6 Advantages of Free Weights Over Exercise Machines

September 21, 2007

Meet Sarah.
About a year ago, Sarah saw an infomercial about a “multi-unit” workout machine. The announcer called it a “revolutionary” piece of equipment, claiming that people would see results in “just 2-4 weeks”. It exercised all major body parts and the female model shown using the machine said it “was safer and more […]

Carb Counting Crazy

September 12, 2007

A good carbohydate-fat-protein calculator can be found on Speedendurance.com in this article.
Eating a healthy diet is an important part of any body builder’s life, but with the number of new diets popping up on the market every day, it’s hard to know which ones are based on fact and which ones are just money making […]

Build Your Own Fitness Home Gym

August 31, 2007

If you are looking to build a home gym this year, there are some important criteria that should be taken into consideration. A good home gym offers versatility, the ability to have a few pieces of exercise equipment perform a wide variety of exercises. It must be durable and be able to handle […]

Workoutz.com as the YouTube of Fitness Videos

August 28, 2007

Leonard Fitness has announced the launch of www.workoutz.com, a website featuring free exercise video demonstrations and workout programs.
Leonard Fitness is based out of Carson City, Nevada.
Justin Leonard (no relation to the PGA Golfer who won the 1997 British Open) is allowing users to view fitness videos free online, or download them to their […]

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