Strength training

The multi-billion dollar industry of nutritional supplements is like a wagon that is continually fueled by apocryphal advertising, fallacious claims by its manufacturers and distributors, along with a little dose of pseudoscience passed around in the gymnasiums without much foothold on factual scientific evidence. This has given rise to a lot of misinformation surrounding several nutritional supplements chiefly associated with weight loss, weight gain, athletic performance, sexual performance,…

CrossFit was founded in the 1980s by former high school gymnast Greg Glassman and his wife, Lauren. After graduating from high school in 1974, Glassman took a job as a physical trainer at the Pasadena, YMCA. Where he worked with professional athletes, emergency responders, and other specialized athletes, as well as with the general public. He was surprised to find that many of his supposedly “well-trained” clients were lacking in some skills that might be thought to be essential in their lines…

cardiovascular fitness and understand how hard the body is working during physical activity. To measure a person’s overall fitness, four types of tests must be performed: aerobic fitness, muscular strength, flexibility, and body composition (President’s Challenge). Each component is tested individually for cardiovascular strength, the ability to perform every day activities, joint movement and flexibility, and amounts of fat on the body respectively (President’s Challenge). Each component of…

machines. Some machines include arm resistance to work both the upper and lower body. Like ski machines, they require some coordination and may tire you faster than other machines, but they give a very thorough aerobic workout along with some resistance training. Workouts Heard of the 7-minute workout? How about Tabata? Both are just a few minutes. The trick is, you work harder than you thought possible, pushing yourself to the max. If you're not in shape now, start with something more…

feels fantastic and can work very well for your mental and physical health. when you're at work or stressed about bills, hitting something just feels good. Because of the fast-paced nature of the sport, you can’t trouble yourself with worry while training. Practicing a martial art allows you to focus on yourself and nothing else. Doing something regularly that takes you away from your daily routine helps you to become a happier and more carefree individual. Muay Thai can benefit just about…

studies have been done to research how much of an effect pre-workout supplements have on athlete’s performance and concentration. A university in Central Florida did a study on the effects of pre-workout supplements on acute multi-joint resistance training. They performed a controlled experiment with eight resistance-trained men that had no prescriptions or health issues. The men were set under a controlled diet to be sure that the different types of food they ate did not affect the results. In…

CrossFit became popular starting back in 2000 and progressively grew to its own sporting event on ESPN today. Since the beginning there has been a tension between bodybuilders and CrossFitters. This feud will most likely never die, each will always claim their form of fitness is superior. If you are not familiar with one or both of these way to workout I hope to give you a bit more information on these two subjects. Even though CrossFit and bodybuilding may be similar fitness programs; however,…

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The article, “Principles of Exercise Physiology: Responses to Acute Exercise and Long-term Adaptations to Training,” discusses how physical activity and fitness are significant aspects that lead to a lower prevalence of chronic diseases. Endurance training is frequently discussed as an example of the body’s reaction to an acute session of exercise, along with the benefits that lead to lifelong adaptations. A synopsis is given on muscle fiber types, skeletal muscle actions, and the main metabolic…

for its wondrous and long lasting benefits and so is Pilates. The blend of these two workout styles will render you with countless benefits. The benefits of incorporating Yoga and Pilates in your exercise regimes are: • Effective Weight loss • Strength Training • Flexibility • Attainment of Peace • Rejuvenation • Sound Health • Sound Self Esteem • Increased Productivity • Calm Nerves • Better Alignment and Posture of Body • A Strong Core • Sense…