fitness
10 Reasons to Stretch
Posted on September 16, 2010
Forget what you’ve always assumed about stretching — that it’s a waste of time, that women are naturally more flexible than men, that it’s just a warm-up and not “real exercise.” Trainer Bob Cooley’s book, The Genius of Flexibility, gives you 10 good reasons to get flex.
How to Stay Committed to Your Exercise and Weight Loss Goals
Posted on June 3, 2010
It’s normal to have days when you really don’t want to exercise or look at another salad. But before you pick up a fork and dig into sugary frosting or write off the gym, try this idea that JJ Virgin, the author of Six Weeks to Sleeveless and Sexy, says is personal kryptonite against program destroyers.
A Fat-Burning Cardio Program You Won’t Hate
Posted on June 3, 2010
Get out the big bag for Goodwill, because with author JJ Virgin’s cardio program, soon your shirts will look like sacks and that great skirt you shimmied and tortured yourself to zip up last season will have the people in your life saying, “Did you lose weight? That skirt is hanging off you.” From Six Weeks to Sleeveless and Sexy
Perfect Running Form
Posted on April 6, 2010Many books about running tell you to just go out and run like you did as a kid. But there’s one problem with that suggestion. From ChiRunning: A Revolutionary Approach to Effortless, Injury-Free Running by Danny Dreyer
How to Make the Most of Your Time on a Treadmill
Posted on January 28, 2010
Running on the treadmill is prime time to practice many aspects of your technique. Here’s what you should focus on, from ChiRunning by Danny Dreyer.
True or False? Women Won’t Bulk Up If They Lift Light Weights
Posted on December 22, 2009
Is it fact or myth that women need light resistance and lots of reps when they work out? From The 90-Second Fitness Solution by Pete Cerqua.
Strength Training 101
Posted on December 15, 2009Learn the three stages of effective strength training. Jim Karas, the bestselling author of The Cardio-Free Diet, demonstrates using a classic bicep curl as an example.
7 Steps to Getting Fit, Including a Surprising Most Important To-Do
Posted on December 8, 2009Changing your thinking about what it takes to be fit is more important than the whys, whens, and wheres of how you’re going to do it. Here’s how to get started and stay motivated, from T.O.’s Finding Fitness by Terrell Owens.
Dietary Supplements That Work
Posted on December 4, 2009
For help maximizing your body’s physical potential, try these simple, healthful supplements to a balanced diet. From two-time Olympic Gold Medalist swimmer Megan Quann Kendrick, author of Get Wet, Get Fit: The Complete Guide to Getting a Swimmer’s Body
Fact or Myth? You Should Always Stretch When You Work Out
Posted on November 26, 2009Do you really need to stretch? Pete Cerqua, author of The 90-Second Fitness Solution, reveals the answer.
3 Ways Aerobic Exercise Boosts Your Metabolism and Helps You Lose Weight
Posted on November 17, 2009
Although it is possible to lose weight without exercising, a regular exercise routine will greatly accelerate your weight loss. Here’s why, from The Fiber35 Diet by Brenda Watson, C.N.C. Plus, a list of exercises and how many calories they burn.
