Making Exercise a Habit (Not a Chore)
by Angela Yorke May 31st, 2012| Exercises
As anyone “on hiatus†from the gym would attest, it’s immensely easy to start an exercise routine. The difficulty lies in sustaining it long enough to reap the results. Exercise can be simple, but hardly easy. Indeed, most people would find the couch infinitely preferable to yet another session
Weird Core Strength Training
by Mackenzie M. May 22nd, 2012| Mind & Body
There are hundreds of standard ways to do core strength training that are both simple and effective; however, I recently discovered an entire subset of very strange weightlifting techniques that are great for building a lean and muscular core. With these exercises you will surely burn fat, build muscle,
Foods to Improve Cardio Health
by Angela Yorke May 21st, 2012| Cardio
We’ve all heard the saying “food is fuel.†Beyond providing the basic amount of energy needed to sustain coherent thought and sober movement throughout the day, food can also help sustain your performance during a cardiovascular workout.
No “magic bullet†food item instantly boosts cardiovascular fitness; in the world of
No “magic bullet†food item instantly boosts cardiovascular fitness; in the world of
Introduction to Kettlebells
by Angela Yorke May 17th, 2012| Strength Training
Much like how the Hunger Games and Avengers movies have contributed to the current popularity of archery, interest in kettlebells grew when the movie 300 was released in 2006; interest has been renewed as people search out strength training methods that differ from the norm. A simple search