According to the Dr. Susan Love Research Foundation, osteopenia is a term used to describe bone loss that is not severe enough to be classified as osteoporosis. Bone loss is a naturally occurring byproduct of aging, and not all osteopenia…
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Elliptical trainers are a type of stationary cardio machine that combines the sensation of running with the feeling of climbing stairs. The use of elliptical machines grew from 7.37 million participants in 2000 to 26.52 million in 2009, according to…
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Any exercise that works the abdominals will tilt the rib cage towards the pelvis and vice versa, according to Arnold Schwarzenegger in “The New Encyclopedia of Modern Bodybuilding.” The crunch is the purest form of this exercise. But doing hundreds…
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Double dutch—using two long jump ropes with participants in the middle jumping and performing tricks— is a popular activity in neighborhoods across the country and around the world, but it’s also serious competition for some people. Double dutch involves basic…
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If you’re trying to get in shape, burning fat is one of the most important things you can do. But if you’re short on time, getting a full workout in every day may not be possible. For those times when…
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Starting exercise can be a daunting prospect, especially if you have been sedentary for a long time, or are particularly unfit. You might not know where to start, which exercises to begin with, or how often to work out. Starting…
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Exercising with the fitball will develop strength, balance and proprioception, which is the body’s awareness of where it is in relation to nature. The fitball’s unstable surface forces the user to engage the core muscles to balance while exercising, thus…
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Isometric exercises, also called static resistance exercises, require muscle contractions without any joint movement. For example, when you stand still, certain muscles must contract continually to keep you from falling over. There are several isometric exercises you can perform for…
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Overview The Bowflex home gym is an exercise machine designed to provide resistance through a bundle of pliable rods attached to cables. While the device can assist in a variety of exercises, you must occasionally reconfigure it before beginning certain…
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Aerobic bars have hit the health club circuit and are now catching the eye of the home exerciser. Ease into a squat, step forward for a lunge, or alternate an arm curl with these weighted bars, which can be convenient…
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Back surgery is a serious procedure that requires extensive rehabilitation. Getting back to normal after back surgery not only takes time, but in most cases requires a series of physical therapy exercises to help the muscles and joints in the…
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You’re tired of that unsightly pot belly and you’re ready to get rid of it. But wanting it gone and getting rid of it are two totally different things. A pot belly is caused by an excess build-up of fat…
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Overview The Total Gym 1000 is part of a line of exercise products designed for use in the home. The 1000 is an early model, though later versions share basic characteristics: an adjustable glideboard works in conjunction with a series…
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The Bowflex Xtreme is an exercise machine suitable for home use. Instead of weights, the machine uses a series of cables, pulleys and flexible “Power Rods” to provide resistance when you exercise. You can use the Bowflex Xtreme in over…
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Two of the most popular exercise machines at the gym and at home are the treadmill and the elliptical machine. The biggest reason these machines are so widely used is their capacity to offer a variety of different exercise programs…
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Your butt, or gluteus maximus, muscles extend your hip backward and are the largest muscle in your body. Keeping your glutes strong is important for appearance and health. Your glutes are strongly recruited in lifting objects from the floor, and…
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Abdominal exercises that involve movement of the lower body are often called lower abdominal exercises. A stability ball is a fitness tool used for core training and can be used for lower ab workouts for variety and extra challenge. Trying…
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Overview The Bowflex home gym is an exercise machine that involves a system of cables, pulleys and resistance rods. The basic model supports up to 210 pounds of resistance and enables the user to perform more than 30 exercises. With…
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Overview The Bowflex Motivator is a home gym designed to assist in exercises by providing resistance through a combination of cables, pulleys and flexible rods. You can use the Motivator in more than 50 exercises that target the abdomen, chest,…
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Overview Developed in 1995, Laughter Yoga is a type of exercise that combines unconditional laughter with deep breathing and stretching to deliver the physical, emotional and spiritual benefits of laughter. Laughter Yoga may be incorporated into a regular yoga exercise…
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Stomach fat can indicate a higher risk of strokes, coronary disease and diabetes. In research supported by Wake Forest University and reported in ScienceDaily.com, Dr. Tongjian You, instructor in geriatric medicine, reported that, “considering the important role of abdominal fat…
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The flex ball, also known as an exercise ball or stability ball, is typically used as an aid for core strength and stability training. You can use the flex ball to train any muscle group in your body, but because…
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Upper body training should incorporate multiple muscle groups and should emphasize on movement rather than muscles, according to Rodney Corn of PTA Global. If you go to most gyms, you will see that many exercises modalities such as weights and…
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Overview The Bowflex Xtreme, also called the Extreme, is a compact home gym suitable for more than 65 exercises that work the chest, back, shoulders, abdomen, arms and legs. In its standard configuration, the Xtreme supports up to 210 pounds…
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The best chest exercises are those that target all areas of the pectoral, or pec, muscles. Since the pecs cover such a large area, you can target the upper, middle and lower pecs with different exercises. Using different types of…
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Walking into a gym for the first time and looking into a sea of exercise equipment can feel overwhelming. Even if you’ve been working out for some time, it’s hard to know what machines in the gym can give you…
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We all want a flat stomach, but doing hundreds of crunches a day can get boring fast. Liven up your workout by mixing in fitness exercises that tone your stomach. According to the American Council on Exercise (ACE), you should…
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Overview The Bowflex Ultimate is an exercise machine for use in the home. The machine provides resistance through a system of cables, pulleys and flexible “Power Rods.” Its features include a standard weight resistance of up to 310 pounds, a…
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Elliptical trainers offer low-impact, total body workouts and are one of the most popular modes of exercise in health clubs and fitness centers. Using an elliptical trainer in the forward direction works to target the legs, upper body and core….
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Walking or running on a treadmill is a surefire way to burn calories and stay in shape. Sometimes, though, running in the same place can get a little boring. There are many fun treadmill workouts that can help you stay…
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