There are so many reasons to start running that you can't even imagine them all, in fact a philosopher and runner named George Sheehan said, "There are as many reasons for running as there are days in the year." If you are still contemplating if you should run, check out the…
I have a friend who is working really hard to strengthen her core and her upper body. She also wants to cultivate balance and get a full range of movement. I think she is also seeking that powerful mind/body connection that so many people crave. I applaud her because she is spending hours…
If you're planning to have a child or maybe already pregnant and don't know if you should continue to exercise, then read on. It's good to be physically active when pregnant. It can actually help you during your labor as you are physically conditioning yourself with the moveme…
Many exercise experts advocate the use of a post-workout meal to enhance the benefits of your work out and this is essential for a six pack abs diet. Many people grab a sports drink or candy bar, thinking that a quick blast of carbs is all they need for recovery. This information couldn…
So many times people believe that in order to begin an effective training programme, they must do some kind of soul destroying activity that will result in misery. The thought of breaking out into anything more than a brisk walk is enough to fill even the most determined would be exercise…
ByDavid M Womack Everyone has done it. They have become so excited about a workout program that they will go to the gym every day that week and then they either get sick or get injured due to overexertion. So one of the biggest questions people ask is, "how many days a week do I wor…
ByM A Rawson Providing you are free from an injury or medical condition that would prevent you from running, then running is probably one of the best exercise disciplines. After all, most sports professionals advocate running as a primary cardiovascular part of their fitness routine. The…
Lower ab workouts for men and women can be pretty similar, in regard to exercise selection. However, men and women do have biological training differences. Women tend carry more body fat than men, specifically in their hips, buns, and stomach region. Because they naturally carry weight in…
Stretching is a term that is used very loosely in the fitness industry. Everybody has been taught as young kids to stretch out. I remember in 1st grade physical education, my teacher leading us through stretches before a game of kickball. When to stretch or not to stretch at all is the qu…
"Running: a means of terrestrial locomotion allowing humans and other animals to move rapidly on foot. It is simply defined in athletic terms as a gait in which at regular points during the running cycle both feet are off the ground." From Wikipedia A long winded way to describe…