February 23, 2010 — by Joe Lawrence
Aerobics
Great cardio programs have four components. They are: frequency, intensity, duration and mode. When you put them to work for you, you will have a ticker that keeps on ticking.
First, you need to decide how often you want to work out. We all have different schedules, and what works for me may not work for you. You may be able to work out three days a week or maybe even five. Once you get the days down, you need to determine time. You want at least 20 minutes to complete a cardio workout.
Next, intensity is how hard you...
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October 8, 2009 — by Joe Lawrence
Aerobics, Exercises, Strength Training
We need variety in our fitness regimes. Stagnant waters grow algae. Bored pets tear up the house. I can't afford to have mold or mischief in my muscles. Variety is the antidote to stagnation and variety.
I always have tackled my conditioning plans to mirror that of other sports. I did the cardio of boxers, speed of corner backs, endurance of a triathlete and so forth. My plans change at least once every six months. Why not daily?
Rick Bawsel provides daily workouts to supplement the active person or to use for those with little time. Every day he offers a workout via...
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November 11, 2008 — by Joe Lawrence
Aerobics, Exercises, Running, Sports, Strength Training, Summer Activities, Winter Activities
Let me start by saying, I do not enjoy distance running...at all. I do love to sprint, though. However, the Air Force requires me to run, and I am tested on my 1.5 mile run time.
Not too long ago (less than a year) I was timed at 11:36 for my fitness test. A run like that and the other areas of the test scored me a decent score, but I was two minutes away from getting the max points. I have never been a fan of mediocrity and wanted to get a score of one hundred. The quest began.
Only running...
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September 9, 2008 — by Joe Lawrence
Aerobics, Eating & Exercise, Exercises, Family Fitness, Running, Strength Training
“Why would you want to work out? Don’t you know that you only have a limited number of heartbeats before you kick the bucket?” Ah, the finite heartbeat theory that is often the last line of defense for those opposed to fitness. I heard this excuse numerous times during my tenure as a military physical training leader. The theory (aka line of total crap) is that you only have so many heartbeats and by working out you use them faster because you increase your heart rate. To the...Read More »
July 30, 2008 — by Joe Lawrence
Aerobics, Eating & Exercise, Exercises, General Fitness, Strength Training
You found a great workout plan with which you truly connect. You work your butt off at the gym everyday. Today you compared your measurements with your baseline numbers and discovered a 15% improvement. How would you like to make that 20% or 25%? Whether you are trying to lose weight, gain muscle or just maintain what you already have, there is another aspect of fitness that is just as important as the routine that you choose…supplementation.
We put our bodies through...Read More »
