March 31, 2009 — by Joe Lawrence
Cardio, Eating & Exercise, 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 actually put ourselves in the situation. I learned this lesson many years ago.
Ever since I was twelve, I trained for and competed in numerous martial arts tournaments. Our team did many exercises to prepare our bodies and minds. We engaged in jumping rope, running the bleachers at football stadiums, pushing cars around...
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March 26, 2009 — by Michele
Running
When you think about when you contemplate entering a race?
My guesses would be:
- The distance of the race
- The location of the race
- The date of the race
- Improving your time
However, do you consider whether the race is eco-friendly? Our sister site, Be Green Info, has some great information on making running a "green" event.
Click here to check it...
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March 24, 2009 — by Joe Lawrence
Cardio, Eating & Exercise, 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 of working major muscle groups. I like to focus on strength, speed and endurance. To accomplish this I alternate workouts every month. The 300 is best for muscle endurance.
300 to me, means 300 reps. For the first two weeks, I do the following:
- Pushups - sets of 25, 25, 25
March 17, 2009 — by B Kenney
General Fitness
It's tough to calculate how many calories are burned through a normal daily routine, or even how many are burned while most of us sleep in bed. Some students from Georgia Tech, however, have made it much easier.
Through the invention of a device called the HappyHR, users easily can take note and measure just how many calories are burned off on a daily basis during any type of activity, even sleeping as mentioned above.
The device rightfully is named after the brief period where endorphins kick into the brain and body allowing users undergoing extreme exercise to feel bliss, which is...
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March 10, 2009 — by Joe Lawrence
Eating & Exercise, 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 have a firmer bum or larger arms.
I recently saw an article in some magazine offering advice for men on how to get their biceps past the 20" mark. That would be a terrible problem to have. All of us want something we don't have. Well, we can get there if we...
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