Overview It’s impossible to spot-treat any area of the body for weight loss, as fat is burned in the most concentrated areas first. People’s faces come in a wide range of shapes, and it’s difficult to alter this shape naturally…
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Cardiovascular exercise is an important component of the weight loss equation. Ultimately, weight loss comes down to a simple equation: you must burn more calories than you consume. Create a deficit in your equation by decreasing the number of calories…
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Weight training is the most often overlooked and underutilized fitness activity for women. People consider weight training a “guy” activity due to perpetuated myths and lack of knowledge. Nevertheless, training with weights is important for women for many reasons including…
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Overview Kundalini, a form of yoga from India, focuses on proper breathing. The word is means “coiled up” in Sanskrit. People who practice kundalini yoga believe energy accumulates, in a coil, at the base of the spine in the sacrum….
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Regular exercise is crucial for older adults. Chronic illnesses such as heart disease, arthritis and high blood pressure all can be improved with exercise. Elderly people should embrace complete fitness plans that include aerobic exercise, strength training and stretching. Seniors…
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Flat tummies and six-pack abs are a goal for plenty of people, especially just after the New Year is beginning or swim season is drawing close. There is no magic bullet for flattening your stomach. Some people get good results…
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Overview In order to continue to operate, the systems of the body require nutrients. Blood supplies body tissues with fresh oxygen and and nutrients such as glucose, while carrying away carbon dioxide and metabolic waste. In periods of increased exertion,…
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Boot camp workouts are fun and efficient because they are designed to incorporate both cardio and strength with little rest in between exercises. The workouts rely mostly on calisthenics, utilizing your body weight and incorporating your whole body. A study…
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When bodybuilders and weight trainers refer to the back, they mostly mean the latissimus dorsi, the rhomboids and the lower back. These muscles, along with the deeper muscles of the back, are very important for both overall athletic performance and…
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Chinese iron balls, also known as Baoding balls, offer a different way to exercise the hands, meditate and improve dexterity and flexibility. Most important, the balls are designed to help restore optimal function and flow of Qi, or energy and…
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At times, it can be hard to put on your workout gear, running shoes and drag yourself to the gym for a cardio workout three times each week. But the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends at least an…
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A man’s breast area is more often referred to as the “chest.” From an anatomical standpoint, the chest is comprised of the pectoralis major and minor. Exercises to work this muscle group can be done with free weights and body…
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Overview Back pain is commonly experienced during pregnancy. According to the American Pregnancy Association, 50 to 70 percent of pregnant women experience back pain. This normal symptom can be highly uncomfortable and interfere with your daily activities and health. However…
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Bowflex home gyms offer the advantage of allowing for multiple exercises to be performed on a single machine. The home gym series include the Classic Bowflex as well as the Motivator, Conquest, Sport and Xtreme models among others. Exercises for…
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Lower back pain is the most common medical complaint and affects most people at least once in their lifetime. According to the National Institute of Sports Medicine and Athletic Trauma (NISMAT), exercises for the lower back are an effective way…
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Working out at the gym gives you access to a variety of machines, equipment and other exercise options you don’t have at home. Not only does this translate into helping you add specific exercises to your training but complete routines…
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The Pilates exercise called the Star is similar to a core exercise sometimes known as the opposite arm/leg raise. There is a beginner version of the Star that is done only with the lower body; it is much like a…
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According to the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases, poor training exercises can result in injuries, especially in athletes. ShoulderDoc.co.uk states that some of the most common sports-related shoulder injuries are acromioclavicular (AC) injuries, rotator cuff injuries,…
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Exercise plans and programs differ drastically based on your interests, aptitudes and availability. Good exercise plans, while sharing some key elements, are individualized and focus on the activities that will give you the most significant mental, social and physical health…
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Upper back pain is less common and more complex than lower back pain. It is usually caused by muscle strain and joint injury due to poor posture, over use, strain, sports injuries and vehicle accidents. According to the Nicholas Institute…
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Children with cerebral palsy may have several motor control problems: spasticity, causing a higher than normal amount of muscle tone; hypotonia, causing a lower than normal amount of tone; athetosis, causing involuntary movements; ataxia, impairing balance and control; or any…
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You’d be hard pressed to find a bodybuilding or strength training enthusiast who doesn’t want bigger, more muscular arms. For most, the very mention of bodybuilding or weight lifting brings to mind a bodybuilder in the classic “double biceps” pose….
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Getting a tight, flat tummy takes more than just a few sit-ups. While abdominal exercises will help you build muscles in your stomach, you need to burn tummy fat in order to show off your new muscle definition. There are…
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Your lower back muscles could be considered the workhorses of your muscular system. Any skill or exercise requiring total body exertion depends on the ability of your lower back to transfer force from your legs to your torso. Your lower…
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If you’re like the average American, chances are you spend more time at your desk than any other place. Rather than just sitting still all day, take advantage of your situation and perform seated ab exercises at your desk. There…
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The EZ curl bar’s shape–best characterized as a zig-zag–helps position your hands at more natural joint angles for arm exercises than a standard straight bar allows. The EZ curl bar is also much shorter than the 7-foot barbell one would…
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The forearms, chest, shoulders and lower back are all considered the upper body. When it comes to doing exercises for these areas, your forearms have the advantage of being worked every time you grip a barbell or dumbbell. As for…
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A large exercise ball is a 75 cm size stability ball. A stability ball is an inflated ball used for core and balance training. The balls come in smaller sizes of 65 cm and smaller and one larger 85 cm…
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The biceps is the muscle that runs along the front of the upper arm. Strengthening this muscle is beneficial for activities that require pulling or lifting objects toward the body. No fancy equipment is needed to adequately work the biceps….
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Developing the abdominal muscles requires hard work. You shouldn’t ask what the easiest way to get a flat belly is because there is no easy way to get a flat belly. Instead, ask what exercises are the most effective. You’re…
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