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- Weight Training Best Practices - Important Things You Need to Know - by Submitted on May 04, 2011 from Erick SpiresEngaging in a weight training program carries with it loads of immense benefits. Increased muscle strength, more bone density and weight loss are all yours for the taking with an appropriate weight training regimen. However, because you are using free weights or machines to give you that ...
Views: 629 - Proven Tips for Building Muscle - Important Facts You Need to Know - by Submitted on May 02, 2011 from Erick SpiresLet's face it: Having lean and tight muscles brings you a notch higher in the "looking good" rating scale. For men, having bulked muscles and ripped abs add to their "hunky" appeal. While women don't like the idea of bulking up, they infinitely feel way sexier when their abs are lean and their ...
Views: 697 - Time Saving Exercises - Helpful Things You Should Know - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2011 from Erick SpiresOne of the greatest challenges that any individual seeking to lose weight faces is the time needed for exercise. Let's face it: Our hectic lifestyles simply leave very little time for working out. The demands of our careers, school and family life take up majority of our waking hours that it's a ...
Views: 548 - The Benefits of Rebounding - Critical Facts You Need to be Aware of - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2011 from Erick SpiresWhen you think that jumping up and down a mini-trampoline is only for kids, think again. Technically known as rebounding, this exercise regimen is not only fun, it's a serious workout that gives tremendous health benefits to the body. Because there is no set number of jumps that you need to ...
Views: 2841 - Rowing Machine Secrets - Useful Things You Ought to Know - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2011 from Erick SpiresA rowing machine or an ergometer is an exercise equipment that you commonly find in the gym. It works by simulating the action of rowing a small boat as you pull yourself along the surface of the water. Because the muscles of the upper and lower body are worked aerobically, it is a good exercise ...
Views: 1955 - Weight Lifting Safety Advice - Useful Facts You May Not Know - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2011 from Erick SpiresA most common mistake committed by those who start weightlifting is overwork. There is that inner impulse that tells you be like that muscle man next to you in the quickest way possible. So you lift more, strain your muscles more and you overwork yourself. The consequence? Torn muscles and ...
Views: 775 - Home Gym Equipment Advice - What You Should Know - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2011 from Erick SpiresThe increasing demands placed on our times have necessitated astute planning and foresight on our part. For most people, this means multitasking-- having a working lunch, cleaning the floor while putting the baby to sleep and memorizing lessons while on the treadmill. For others this means ...
Views: 1006 - Arm Workout Routines at Home - Critical Facts You Should be Aware of - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from Erick SpiresSometimes we get so caught up trimming our bellies and our thighs that we forget our arms. A bit of extra fat on our arms may not mean so much, but well-toned triceps can really spell the difference between creating an average look to one that makes heads turn. For sexier arms, try doing these ...
Views: 800 - Benefits of Resistance Bands - Important Info You Should Be Aware Of - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Erick SpiresResistance bands are underrated in today's elite fitness society. Perhaps it's because they cost less than fancy fitness equipment. Or perhaps because they come in a variety of colors they give the impression that they don't offer anything of lasting value to the serious exercise enthusiast. ...
Views: 1404 - Calisthenics Tips - Workout at Home Without Weights - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2010 from Erick SpiresExercises that involve equipment and weights are best done under the supervision of a trainer. Undoubtedly, with these gear, having a trained pro around can prevent a lot of exercise-related injuries. A fitness professional can also design a regimen to specifically suit your health and ...
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