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
Fitness One Day at a Time
by Joe Lawrence October 8th, 2009| Cardio, Exercises, Strength Training
We need variety in our fitness regimes. Stagnant waters grow algae. Bored pets tear up the house. I can't afford to have mold or mischief in my muscles. Variety is the antidote to stagnation and variety.
I always have tackled my conditioning plans to mirror that of other sports. I did
I always have tackled my conditioning plans to mirror that of other sports. I did
Fitness in College
by Louise August 17th, 2009| Exercise Equipment, Strength Training
College requires much time management to get everything done. It is a major balancing act for everyone. There's work, social life, leisure time, and fitness. While it may be tempting to give fitness the short end of the stick, fitness is perhaps one of the most essential aspects of college life (and
Rumney, NH
by Bea August 10th, 2009| Strength Training, Walking
This weekend I took the time to travel back to New Hampshire with some of my fellow co-workers. We are all Orientation Leaders, so we are energetic people who are not afraid to break out random icebreakers or play name games wherever we go. I was lucky enough to have
Summer Fitness & You- Part II
by MPK June 17th, 2009| Biking, Cardio, Exercises, Running, Strength Training, Walking
Summer is here, and you are ready for a great workout.
Yesterday we shared some ideas for warming up and cooling down during summer workouts. Today we have some suggestions from Trent Nessler, managing director of Baptist Sports Medicine in Tennessee, for exercising when it is hot outside.
The first thing
Yesterday we shared some ideas for warming up and cooling down during summer workouts. Today we have some suggestions from Trent Nessler, managing director of Baptist Sports Medicine in Tennessee, for exercising when it is hot outside.
The first thing
Summer Fitness & You- Part I
by MPK June 16th, 2009| Cardio, Strength Training
Through the cold months of winter and rainy months of spring, many can be heard saying, "Once nice weather arrives I can exercise outside!" However, this nice weather can turn hot pretty quickly, and outdoor exercise is avoided. To learn more about summer fitness ideas, I interviewed Dena and Alexis
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
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
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