Fitness

Curl exercises involve the motion of flexion, seen, for example, when your lower arms or legs move toward your body during movement. The best curl exercises for building muscle are ones that are done in good form. The main muscles…
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Getting rid of excess fat in the waist and love handles is a request many health professionals and fitness trainers hear on a growing basis. While it is not possible to reduce fat in a targeted area of the body…
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The Internet is practically wall-papered with recipes for atomic ab exercises, hardcore, gravity-defying feats that promise to give you abs of steel. The truth is that you don’t have to swing from a chandelier to get a sculpted midsection; you…
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Badminton is a racket sport resembling tennis played over a volleyball net, with a light plastic object known as a shuttlecock replacing the ball. The game is played using a hybrid combination of rules from both sports. Often played at…
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1. Work Smarter Not Harder Even seasoned bodybuilders get too enthusiastic for their own good. Crossing the line between shocking the muscle and injuring it is easy if you are not careful. When you are training the chest, watch for…
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1. The Power of Pilates Pilates can be used to lengthen muscles, maintain flexibility and increase mobility throughout the body. This exercise technique works by keeping muscles warm and lubricated through a series of stretches that relieve tension and tightness….
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There are many arm exercises to do in a gym to tone and strengthen biceps, triceps and forearms. Keep in mind, almost all upper body exercises include the arms, so perform workouts directly targeting arms one to two days per…
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Kettlebells have a lot of advantages over traditional dumbbells and barbells. With dumbbells and barbells, your hand grips the object between the bulk of the weight, requiring stability in your arm, while kettlebells position your hand opposite the weight and…
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The gluteal muscles, or glutes, are a collection of three muscles–the gluteus maximus, medius and minimus–that make up the musculature of the buttocks. The glutes act on the hip joints to move the body’s trunk and legs through all planes…
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1. Let Your Body Guide You If you incur an injury while bowling, pay attention to what your body tells you. For example, if you strain your knee on the approach, check the knee over the next few hours, and…
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If exercising your abs at the gym is what gets you motivated, then take advantage of the weight machines and gym equipment. Exercises like crunches and leg raises that you can do at home on the floor or a ball…
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Overview Your upper arms are made up of two main muscles: your biceps brachii at the front of your arm and your triceps brachii to the rear. Your biceps are responsible for bending your elbow, flexing your shoulder joint forwards…
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Vertical jumping is an essential skill in a variety of sports, including baseball, basketball, football, racquetball, softball, tennis and volleyball. If you are an athlete in any of these sports, you should work to maximize your vertical jump height. To…
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1. Work the Back, Beat the Ache Work your mid and upper back consistently to relieve tension. Straight arm pull downs are effective for isolating the lateral muscles in the back. Poor working and driving posture abuse the mid and…
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1. Utilize Weight Plates Weight plates are weighted metal discs that are used with free weight bars. They are easy to find in gyms, and are a convenient shape to use for neck flexions. To use them, lay down on…
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Overview American football has been around for centuries. It is one of the most popular sports in America and as of 2010 is the most watched of the four major pro sports in the country. The game has evolved over…
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1. Back to Anatomy 101 The largest muscles of the upper body are the latisimus dorsi, triangular muscles that go from the shoulders down to the small of the back. They serve to move the shoulders forward and back. Massage…
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Physical fitness provides health benefits for people of all ages, especially older adults. Physical activity can improve balance to prevent falls, decrease risk of heart disease and reduce arthritic pain in older adults. Many older adults are reluctant to exercise…
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1. Watch Your Back Back injuries are common in rowing. A good general fitness routine, in addition to your regular rowing training, goes a long way toward preventing back strain. It’s important to keep the back muscles strong, toned and…
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Workout videos are not just for women and the weight room is not just for men. Both offer a way to workout in the convenience of your own home without the headache and hassle of commuting to a gym and…
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Overview As a teenager, you don’t need a gym membership to create an enjoyable, engaging workout plan. Use the resources at your school, in your neighborhood and at home. Make working out an entertaining part of your daily routine. Create…
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A healthy spine and back begins with strengthening the muscles surrounding the spine. The upper back consists of the shoulders and neck, or deltoids, trapezius and scalene muscles. In “Exercise Physiology: Energy, Nutrition and Human Performance,” Dr. William D. McArdle…
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Each body type has its own set of problem areas that can be addressed with strengthening exercises. For pear body types, common problem areas are the butt, hip and thigh areas, where people with this shape tend to carry extra…
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A number of muscle groups are responsible for movement at the hip joint, including muscles at the front and back of the thighs and the butt. Compound exercises involving the lower body will work the muscles that make up the…
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1. Ancient Beginnings Yoga has been used for centuries to strengthen and stretch the body and awaken the spirit. This discipline is both a physical practice and a spiritual journey that utilizes meditation and centering to clear the mind of…
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Although having a big butt can often cause low self-confidence, a tiny butt can often have the same effect. To add mass, focus on building the butt muscles with key exercises. These muscles are known in anatomical terminology as the…
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The mat series often introduces people to Pilates exercise. Joseph Pilates originally created 34 exercises, but the series has evolved through the years. Some instructors added exercise variations, while others developed a warm-up series. Eastern and western exercise methods inspired…
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1. New Tools for Injuries Yoga is a wonderful tool for stretching and strengthening the body for athletes and non-athletes alike. Learning how to strengthen ligaments and muscles is an integral part to properly caring for active bodies. Injured athletes…
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Athletes and fitness enthusiasts know that to increase their speed and endurance, speed training drills should be incorporated into their workouts. Not only do speed training drills increase speed, but they also help develop footwork and coordination. Complete four to…
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Losing weight comes down to eating fewer calories than you burn. The calories you burn throughout the day are the sum of your basal metabolic rate — the number of calories your body uses to sustain itself — and the…
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