Sports Massages
by Bea June 2nd, 2009| Eating Tips, Exercises, Sports, Strength Training
Sports massages are not your typical massages. You may be thinking, but it is a massage! How could you want to avoid one of those? Well, sports massages may not always feel great. Sometimes it is necessary to break down knotted up muscles--which leaves you sore the next day, but
Muscle Confusion, Say What?
by B Kenney May 27th, 2009| Eating Tips, Exercises, Strength Training
The worst part of my workout routine is the set of dead lifts I do. I never have been completely comfortable doing them because well...let's face it, dead lifts are tough. So, I tend to always avoid using dead lifts in my workout routines. But in all actuality, the dead
Poomse Your Way to Warm-up
by Joe Lawrence April 14th, 2009| Cardio, Eating Tips, Exercises, Strength Training
Back in my martial arts days, I asked my instructor for some new workout ideas. I was getting bored and needed to freshen things up a bit. He created a very fun six week training plan focused on cardio strengthening. I'm not going to share the whole workout but instead
300!
by Joe Lawrence March 24th, 2009| Cardio, Eating Tips, Exercise Equipment, Exercises, Strength Training
The movie 300 has redefined fitness in the minds of many. The incredible fitness levels of the cast motivated the hordes to learn how they got that cut. Numerous people have created workout plans focused around it. Today, I will share my favorite with you.
First off, I am a fan
First off, I am a fan
Reach Your Fitness Goals One Step at a Time
by Joe Lawrence March 10th, 2009| Eating Tips, Exercises, Sports, Strength Training
Many of us look at ourselves in the mirror and don't see something we like. We wish we were thinner or more muscular or whatever. Eventually, it will get to the point where we are ready to take action. Even those in shape go through the same cycle. They want to
Do I Really Need to Stretch?
by Louise March 3rd, 2009| Exercises
When fitting exercise into a tight schedule, making room for stretching before and after workouts often can be a hassle that ends up getting skipped or simply avoided: "I'm setting time aside to get active and burn some calories; stretching seems like wasting precious minutes... Is it really necessary?" The answer
Dieting Supplements; Help You Don’t Need
by B Kenney February 10th, 2009| Cardio, Eating Tips, Exercises
One of the biggest things my significant other constantly asks me is "Should I take something to help me start losing weight?"
She feels that she needs to take some sort of dieting supplement because she has a very busy schedule with little time for herself. Therefore, the time she gets
She feels that she needs to take some sort of dieting supplement because she has a very busy schedule with little time for herself. Therefore, the time she gets
Enter the “Metricsâ€
by Joe Lawrence February 3rd, 2009| Cardio, Eating Tips, Exercise Equipment, Exercises, Running, Sports, Strength Training
There are two simple words that can deliver unbelievable results: isometrics and plyometrics. One is for speed and explosiveness. The other builds strength and flexibility. Both are notorious for getting you in awesome shape.
Isometric exercises use your body's weight or strength to make your muscles work. Huh? A perfect example
Isometric exercises use your body's weight or strength to make your muscles work. Huh? A perfect example
My Grandma Can Kick Your Butt!
by Joe Lawrence January 20th, 2009| Eating Tips, Exercises, Family Fitness
According to my dad, my grandparents walked uphill, both ways, through twelve feet of snow, with only one pant leg and no shoes. This was only their journey to school each day. No wonder they were also able to inhale a pound of bacon and never worry about calories.
I am
I am
Keeping Resolutions
by MPK January 14th, 2009| Cardio, Exercises, Strength Training
We are two weeks into the new year, and many people are busy trying to accomplish their resolutions. Or are they? Based on my own observations, it seems that many people have postponed work on their resolutions or have given up already.
However, it is not too late to begin meeting
However, it is not too late to begin meeting
Some Small Exercises You May Not Be Familiar With
by Bea December 31st, 2008| Exercises, Strength Training
Here are some unique, or not so unique, exercises that I have picked up over the past few months. They are meant for strengthening your core, legs, arms, and more, and they can be done whenever/wherever you please!
Bent Knee Heel Touches: Lay with your back on the ground, and lift
Bent Knee Heel Touches: Lay with your back on the ground, and lift
Get to the ‘Core’ Issue in 2009
by Joe Lawrence December 17th, 2008| Cardio, Eating Tips, Exercises, Family Fitness, Running, Sports, Strength Training
Ahh, in just a few more weeks the new year will be here. It is going to take us a couple of weeks to stop writing 2008 on all of our documents and even less time to forget our resolutions. That is right, you heard me. We make resolutions very