Archive for the ‘Fitness’

  • Steroids are so 2008
    The next way to get an edge may be gene doping. Consider “Marathon Mouse,” a rodent with an artificially tweaked protein gene that made him run twice as far as normal mice. Want to know if your child has a future in track? Make junior say “Ah…” for a cheek swab to see if he has a gene common in fast runners. Have an injury that just won’t...
    by admin at February 23rd, 2010 at 06:02 am
  • 300 Spartan Workout
    300 Spartan Workout 300 Spartan Workout I try.You will soon feel the difference…What is most important in this business? Patience Patience Patience Patience No Pain No Gain
    by admin at December 20th, 2009 at 04:12 pm
  • Volume Work
    Volume Work Fitness Red and white muscles Fitness in the world of research is pointing to a fundamental truth: muscle hypertrophy predominantly white muscle occurs with rapid turning. Fast turning white muscle fibers with dense power studies are stimulated. Slowly turning red muscle fibers with low-tempo aerobic activities are stimulated in more .. Long-distance runner...
    by admin at December 16th, 2009 at 09:12 am
  • Rowing Motion to do with weightlifting
    Straight forward, stop and tilt your upper region. Keep your arms alongside your body. Extend your arms downward as breathe. Exhale as you move back into first position without having to pull your arms. Note :10-12 repetitions Run your back muscles with weight lifting.
    by admin at December 16th, 2009 at 09:12 am
  • On-the-Go Thigh Toning Workout
    If you want toned legs, there is no substitute for eating right, performing rigorous cardio, and doing squats with weights. But what happens when you are traveling or only have 20 minutes for a quick workout–with nothing but your own body weight for resistance? You’re in luck! This quickie leg and glute toner is inspired by my friend Michelle Vrakalos who teaches...
    by admin at December 16th, 2009 at 08:12 am
  • Lower Back and Calf Stretch
    Lower Back and Calf Stretch Lower Back and Calf Stretch Description: This exercise is designed to stretch your lower back, but also works to stretch the hamstring and calf muscles. Equipment Used: None Sport Specific: All Muscles Used: Back Categories: Stretches Begin by standing upright, feet shoulder width apart, hands at your sides. Slowly bend forward from the waist,...
    by admin at November 8th, 2009 at 04:11 pm
  • BOSU Lateral Leg Lift
    BOSU Lateral Leg Lift BOSU Lateral Leg Lift Description: This exercise focuses on strengthening the hip abductors or outer thigh area. Equipment Used: BOSU Sport Specific: Golf, Gymnastics, Hockey, Skiing, Snow Boarding Muscles Used: Outer Thigh – Hip (Abductors)Categories: Core Place your hip on the center of the ball and your elbow on the floor in line with...
    by admin at November 8th, 2009 at 04:11 pm
  • Your fitness test
    I’m feeling quite pleased with myself – apparently, I have the fitness level of a 30-year-old, when I’m actually 10 years older. This was the judgement of a new free online tool, the National Fitness Test, which assesses your strength, aerobic fitness, flexibility and ’shape’ (weight, height and body measurements), giving you an individual...
    by admin at November 6th, 2009 at 10:11 am
  • 5 Foods to Flatten Your Body Abs
    You bend and turn, twist and burn, all in an effort to lose that gut, but your pooch persists. What can you do? Look at the food you’re feeding your body and replace some of the belly busters with slimming treats. You know you can’t eat 4,000 calories a day and get great abs, but it’s not just about the calorie count when it comes to a flat stomach –...
    by admin at November 2nd, 2009 at 04:11 pm