Save Money on Supplements
by Joe Lawrence November 18th, 2009| Cardio, Eating Tips, Exercises, Family Fitness, Running, Sports, Strength Training
When it comes to fitness, there is no secret that you put your body through the wringer. Afterward your body requires the replacement of essential nutrients. There are many companies and a trillion dollar fitness industry willing to sell you the secret potions to replenish you after a workout and
Stretching is important for athletes
by Joe Lawrence November 11th, 2009| Eating Tips, Exercises, Sports, Strength Training
'Is there really any value in stretching?' I remember thinking this question in my head while doing the flexibility drills in Tae Kwon Do. After twenty-some years of fitness, the answer is a resounding 'yes.'
When I first began training in martial arts I was not very limber. Being almost six
When I first began training in martial arts I was not very limber. Being almost six
Push Your Way Up to Fitness
by Joe Lawrence October 15th, 2009| Eating Tips, Exercises, Strength Training
Strapped for cash? Still want to get into shape? The all time best exercise for fitness is the push-up. It can be done anywhere and by anybody. There are hundreds of variations to build differing muscle groups and to add challenge or even decrease the stress placed on your muscles.Â
An Athlete’s Diet
by Louise July 15th, 2009| Eating Tips
When people talk about what athletes should eat and drink, some of the popular words that come up are protein, carbohydrates, potassium, iron, and calcium. They talk about taking extra supplements to get faster, stronger, and overall better performance. In reality, there should only be one difference between the diet of
Yoga
by B Kenney July 1st, 2009| Cardio, Eating Tips, Exercises, Yoga
Yoga does the body good. More specifically, yoga helps exercise certain aspects that normal aerobic and intense workout routine don't.
A weight lifting, or even running, routine will not address balance, relaxation, and flexibility like yoga does; all of which are very important aspects of a healthy body. Yoga also will
A weight lifting, or even running, routine will not address balance, relaxation, and flexibility like yoga does; all of which are very important aspects of a healthy body. Yoga also will
Gatorade versus PowerAde
by Bea June 18th, 2009| Eating Tips
Gatorade or PowerAde? That is the question. Personally, if I had to choose I would say neither and would pick water. However, there are times when it comes down to replenishing electrolytes and sodium in my body while keeping my body hydrated. On a rare occasion I may venture into
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
Are You Thirsty?
by B Kenney April 21st, 2009| Eating Tips
Are you thirsty now at this very moment? Well, guess what? That means you're body is already dehydrated!
Yes, you read correctly. There are many ways to tell that your body requires more fluids for hydration, but the worst is the method mentioned above. By the time your body registers the
Yes, you read correctly. There are many ways to tell that your body requires more fluids for hydration, but the worst is the method mentioned above. By the time your body registers the
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
Jump into the Water
by Joe Lawrence March 31st, 2009| Cardio, Eating Tips, Sports, Strength Training
"If you want to learn to swim, jump into the water." - Bruce Lee.
These wise words are so very true for those training for a certain sport or physical challenge. Bruce was explaining that no matter how much we prepare or train to do something, it is fruitless unless we
These wise words are so very true for those training for a certain sport or physical challenge. Bruce was explaining that no matter how much we prepare or train to do something, it is fruitless unless we
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