3 Stretches That Prepare Your Shoulders for Cardio
by Marnie Bii December 12th, 2018
Elliptical equipment and rowing machines are cardio exercises that specifically target the shoulder area. Diving straight into these exercises could cause strain to the muscles and joints in your shoulders, leading to a serious injury. Luckily, you can perform a series of stretches that target the shoulders in particular
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Punches for a Great Cardio Workout
by Joe Lawrence December 5th, 2018
There are many great fitness routines you can do to get the heart pumping. I think I have done a great many of them, but always seem to go back to my martial arts training. I am going to do share an upper body cardio routine derived from this era of my life.
It is going to involve a lot punching. So, I want to cover the motion first. To throw a proper punch you need to make a fist
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It is going to involve a lot punching. So, I want to cover the motion first. To throw a proper punch you need to make a fist
Turn Your Body Into a Metabolism Machine
by Joe Lawrence November 28th, 2018
The holidays are just around the corner and that means so are all of the good foods and snacks. The parties, pastries, drinks, and all the other calorie packed treats are only an arm’s length away. Even those with the strongest will power can’t say ‘no’ forever. Something has to give. I am going to give you some exercises so it is not your waistline that has to give!
The trick is to get the metabolism candle burning and keep it
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The trick is to get the metabolism candle burning and keep it
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Exercise is the Best Medicine This Holiday Season
by Joe Lawrence November 21st, 2018There is no secret that the holiday season increases the stress levels significantly. We have parties to plan, meals to cook, gifts to get, and a myriad of other things to do. It is no wonder that many people claim this as the most stressful time of the year. The good news is that you are in the right place. Exercise is the best medicine for anxiety and accordingRead More -
A Workout Routine for the Busy Holiday Season
by Joe Lawrence November 14th, 2018Staying fit during the holidays is very difficult. There are 1,000 reasons and excuses to break your day-to-day fitness routine. Although, exercise is the best remedy for the ensuing holiday stress, we still tend to find reasons to ignore exercise. This made me think of my off-week program I used to do when prepping for a tournament.Read More
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Holiday Ab Preparation
by Joe Lawrence November 7th, 2018Everyone loves the holidays. Spending time with family and friends celebrating our religious beliefs and all the traditions that go along with them is a great way to boost morale and bring everyone closer together. The best way to bring people together is with food and many of us eat enough for a small village this time of year. I actually moved my military fitness test to October soRead More
