Although Rafael Nadal’s grip sometimes appears more suited to a Louisville Slugger than the Babolat racquet he uses, the recently concluded Australian Open made me think of forms of aerobic exertion other than “plain” running, cycling, or swimming. Whether you’re a weekend warrior or a diehard fitness fanatic, you can incorporate tennis foot drills into a cardio routine to add variety.
Slides, also known as sidestepping, involve putting your feet together, taking a wide step sideways, and then bringing the trailing foot back beside the leading foot. The distance to slide is the same as that of the length of
Posts Tagged ‘Cardio’
Spinning – Learning to Love the Gym
December 22nd, 2011 by Jessica B. | Cardio
I admit, as much as I love running and getting a good workout, I've always struggled with going to the gym. When the ice and snow arrive, I usually try to head inside and use the gym to maintain my stamina, but I struggle with the boredom and repetitive nature of pounding out miles on the treadmill, and I have no patience for a stationary bike.
I know an aerobics class, a step class, or even Zumba would be a great way to help with my cardio, but I usually just feel uncoordinated and clumsy. The whole class seems to
I know an aerobics class, a step class, or even Zumba would be a great way to help with my cardio, but I usually just feel uncoordinated and clumsy. The whole class seems to
Do You Need a Heart Rate Monitor?
December 5th, 2011 by Angela Yorke | Cardio
If you watched any part of this year’s Rugby World Cup that concluded in October, you would have noticed that some New Zealand players wore a black band around their chest. Rather than being a form of body armor, these were, of course, heart rate monitors (HRM).
As the name suggests, an HRM monitors your heart rate. Most can be paired with training watches to provide real-time updates on your heart rate during cardiovascular activity. Combined with stored information on your weight, height, age, and gender, an HRM serves to create a more accurate picture of how hard you’re working
As the name suggests, an HRM monitors your heart rate. Most can be paired with training watches to provide real-time updates on your heart rate during cardiovascular activity. Combined with stored information on your weight, height, age, and gender, an HRM serves to create a more accurate picture of how hard you’re working
Maintaining Stamina While Injured
November 24th, 2011 by Jessica B. | Cardio
My exercise choice is running. It hasn't always been, but after making some significant lifestyle changes, running has become an important part of my life. So it was pretty devastating this summer when I broke my foot. Not only was running out of the question, I couldn't use the elliptical, and biking wouldn't work.
My doctor recommended hitting the pool. Thanks to an easily removable boot cast, this wasn't completely out of the question. The only problem? I have never been a strong swimmer, and I wasn't sure I could get a good workout just doing slow laps back and
My doctor recommended hitting the pool. Thanks to an easily removable boot cast, this wasn't completely out of the question. The only problem? I have never been a strong swimmer, and I wasn't sure I could get a good workout just doing slow laps back and
Running with Wrinkles
November 23rd, 2011 by Joan Jacobsen | Exercise Expert
Have you ever considered yourself a runner? Have you ever sprinted, jogged, or galloped by hitting the road, pavement, or track with your sneakers? It may have been years (and years) since you've run; however, you took that first step with a pair of running shoes and that translates into this tidbit of enlightenment - you are still indeed a runner. In other words, once a runner always a runner.
It's kind of like riding a bicycle. Once you learned how to ride one, you will forever be a cyclist. You learned what pace, distance, endurance, and stride was, and
It's kind of like riding a bicycle. Once you learned how to ride one, you will forever be a cyclist. You learned what pace, distance, endurance, and stride was, and
