Weightlifting

Losing weight is not something that is easy to accomplish. Having the perfect body takes hard work and dedication. Every day people are finding ways to lose weight or stay fit. People will set goals, plan, and maintain a routine to become leaner, lose weight, or improve their health. However, many people struggle in losing weight and they do not know where to begin. There are two main ways that people can achieve results that include weight training and running. Both workouts provide many…

athletic performance. Cross fit training program was developed by Greg Glassman several decades ago. The very term cross fit suggests different functional movements performed at high intensity. The functional movement reflects the best sides of weightlifting, running, gymnastics and rowing. They are considered to be the core life’s…

Interview With The Fitness Model Nick DiCristina Name : Nick DiCristina Height: 5'11'' Weight: 185lbs. Age: 29 From: Chicago, IL. How Did You Start Health And Fitness? I started my health and fitness at a young age,I was in grade school, when I truly realized that I enjoyed fitness as a whole. However, it was not until I was 18 years old that I truly started hitting the weights as a sport.I played baseball, basketball, soccer, and volleyball when I was young, but once I got to high school, was…

Throughout the years competitive sporting has only grown in popularity and athletes continue to be held in high regard. The more they win the more fame and wealth they receive, however the pressures of always striving for perfection is often not considered. Pressure is not only a result of the people around us, but of ourselves and the need to preform to the best of our abilities. Unfortunately, the need to preform sometimes outweighs better judgment and physical limitations resulting in mental…

I found this particular project very challenging since I’m not that really ‘active’ when it comes to exercise. Don’t get me wrong, but I like to work on my pace; weightlifting allows me to do that. Basketball and other team sports were never a go to exercises for me just because there’s a lot of running that has to be done. I always play as the ‘team manager’, looking out for the players and getting what they need. Although I have a big body built, I never tried to push myself too far because of…

A personal trainer, whether a full time or part time trainer. They work diligently to help clients achieve success.Personal trainers can teach cycling, weightlifting, kettlebell work and any other exercise. A personal trainer is a fitness professional who motivates and helps set goals as well as guides clients to their goals. A trainer will measure the client 's strength and goals, improving on both. The trainer will help the client through a strict fitness regimen of resistance, cardio and…

brisk walking, using an elliptical machine, or swimming laps. Alternately, you can complete one hour and 15 minutes of vigorous aerobic activity per week, such as running or cycling. And The CDC also recommends doing strength training, such as weightlifting or yoga, at least twice per week. It is not difficult and can be…

Professional athletes have dedicated their lives to achieving greatness in competitive sports. The emphasis on athletics has created a focus within the African American community to convince their children to pursue this career path. Unfortunately, it has caused black adolescents to become distracted from reaching their full potential in academics. Young African Americans want or have the need to become an athlete so others can look up to them. Over the years African Americans have become…

The chemistry of carbohydrates, proteins and minerals plays an important role in running the life process of human body. The chemical reactions and their role in the human body are essential as it fuels the body to carry out the life process, to keep the body healthy and to provide body with energy. Structure of Starch It is formed by units of glucose and is a homopolysaccaride. It is found in the vegetable cells and is composed of two types of homopolysaccaride; Amylopectin and amylose.…

Over the course of my life I have come across many obstacles physically, mentally, and spiritually. From the deaths of loved ones and good people I have had the honor to call friends, all the way down to the mud pits and physical hells of being a Marine, the trials and tribulations of my life are many. Sometimes it can be brought to point that I brought this all upon myself, and for the most part this is true. All of the decisions I have made have brought me to where I am at this point,…