Archive for the ‘Fitness’ Category

Aug
12
Filed Under (Fitness) by admin on 12-08-2008

Is any weight lifting exercise as good for muscle building as the back squat?  Maybe not, but these sure do come close.

The back squat is known as the classic weight lifting exercise.  No other exercise works as many muscles as efficiently as the back squat.  With this one weight lifting exercise you train your quads, hamstrings, calves, glutes, lower back, upper back, and abs.

Using all of these muscle groups with heavy weights creates a positive hormonal response that can cause muscle growth throughout the rest of your body as well.  Because of this the back squat rightfully deserves its place as the king of weight lifting exercises.



Aug
12
Filed Under (Fitness) by admin on 12-08-2008

For many years now, sit ups and their variations have gotten a bad rap by fitness “experts” who claim that sit ups are damaging to your spine. In this article, we will further investigate this claim. We will also compare the sit up to the most commonly performed ab exercise to see which one produces the best results.

For years now, sit ups have gotten a bad rap by many fitness “experts” who tout that sit ups are damaging to your spine.  Where did this strong opinion come from?  The way the sit up has been ostracized by the fitness community, you would suspect that hundreds of thousands of six pack abs seekers have destroyed their backs while performing this “dangerous” exercise!  Fortunately, that’s not the case, not even close.



Aug
12
Filed Under (Fitness) by admin on 12-08-2008

Post-workout nutrition has been an extremely well researched topic in the fitness industry.  The studies have shown that ingesting simple carbohydrates with whey protein (in the form of a shake) assist in muscle building, recovery and in body transformation in general.  Let’s take a second to evaluate if these shakes are effective for everyone to use.  

Post-workout nutrition has been an extremely well researched topic in the fitness industry.  The studies have shown that ingesting simple carbohydrates with whey protein (in the form of a shake) assist in muscle building, recovery and in body transformation in general.



May
16
Filed Under (Fitness) by admin on 16-05-2008

Why buy a Jacuzzi Spa Hot Tub is that ever so nice warm feeling as you enter the soothing water. Is it the Hydrotherapy provided by that pleasant flow of water from the Massage Jets? Is it the fact the using a Jacuzzi benefits mind body and spirit so well

Why buy a Jacuzzi Spa Hot Tub is it that ever so nice warm feeling as you enter the soothing water?

Or perhaps it is the Hydrotherapy provided by that pleasant flow of water from the Massage Jets?



May
14
Filed Under (Fitness) by admin on 14-05-2008

Dr. Steven J Brazis DDS describes the risks of dental injuries to children and young adults involved in sports. He suggests the use of mouth guards to protect the teeth and describes the different options for mouth guards.

Mouthguards are essential if your child is playing sports. Many organized sports require them, but if they are uncomfortable, children don’t always wear them. Parents should make sure they do.

The American Dental Association recommends a mouth guard for participation in the following sports: acrobatics, basketball, boxing, discus throwing, field hockey, football, gymnastics, handball, ice hockey, lacrosse, martial arts, racquetball, rugby, shot putting, skateboarding, skiing, skydiving, soccer, squash, surfing, volleyball, water polo, weightlifting and wrestling.



May
14
Filed Under (Fitness) by admin on 14-05-2008

Experience yourself with your desired physique engaging in a Herculean exertion / impact set, feeling all the related sensory factors.

What do you think about before you nod off at night? Your day at work? Your significant other? Your chores at home? Whatever it may be, you could put that time to better use in an attempt to maximize your bodybuilding goals.

Rather than going through the usual unconscious or semi-conscious processing of your day’s experiences or what you need to do tomorrow, mentally reinforce and strategically motivate yourself for success in the gym.



Apr
18
Filed Under (Fitness) by admin on 18-04-2008

Maximising your nutritional intake with whey protein powder for bodybuilding and weight gain

Organic is a huge trend that is sweeping the nation. Why is it now so popular? Organic foods are known to taste better, be healthier to consume, and is safe for the environment. Organic whey protein has the same benefits as regular whey versions of this powder, but it has a few more benefits that others don’t have. Whey protein is a wonderful tool in muscle growth and weight loss and is essential for growing muscle. It also improves brain function, fights serious illness, and boosts the immune system. Two of the serious illnesses that organic whey protein is associated with fighting are AIDS and cancer. Your chances of becoming ill are much less and the recovery time is much faster.



Apr
14
Filed Under (Fitness) by admin on 14-04-2008

Maximising your nutritional intake with whey protein powder for bodybuilding and weight gain

Organic is a huge trend that is sweeping the nation. Why is it now so popular? Organic foods are known to taste better, be healthier to consume, and is safe for the environment. Organic whey protein has the same benefits as regular whey versions of this powder, but it has a few more benefits that others don’t have. Whey protein is a wonderful tool in muscle growth and weight loss and is essential for growing muscle. It also improves brain function, fights serious illness, and boosts the immune system. Two of the serious illnesses that organic whey protein is associated with fighting are AIDS and cancer. Your chances of becoming ill are much less and the recovery time is much faster.