If you’ve been yearning for sculpted and toned arms, working out on the treadmill or elliptical machine isn’t going to help you get the muscle tone you’re looking for. The best exercises for shapely and attractive arms require you to challenge several key muscle groups in the upper and lower…
One of the benefits of exercise is that it improves cardiovascular fitness. Your heart rate, or pulse, is the number of times your heart beats in a minute and is an indicator of how hard your heart is working during exercise. Learning to monitor your heart rate will help ensure…
by Kevin O’Connell If what you are after are aesthetically shaped and toned legs and calves, there are exercises and routines to favor and to avoid. The primary exercises for the quadriceps and the glutes — thigh and butt muscles — are squats, leg presses and extensions. The primary movements…
With a seemingly never-ending to-do list and a daily time crunch, squeezing in a workout can seem like an impossible feat. Many people simply give up on the idea of working out regularly when their schedule’s full, but the latest fitness craze involves adding a quick workout to your lunch…
by Maureen Chapdelaine Cooler days call for a change in wardrobe, especially if you’re planning on taking your workout outside. With fewer hours of daylight and mixed weather conditions, this change in season is the perfect time to think about how to keep safe during outdoor activities. Do you run,…
Flat six-pack abs seems to be what everyone strives for when they hit the gym or get exercising. And why not? A strong core is the cornerstone of a healthy and strong body; toned abs look great; and a midsection without body fat is an excellent way to reduce the…
According to the Department of Health and Human Services, more than 30 percent of Americans are obese (defined as having a BMI rating of 30 or more). That equates to roughly 90 million people. Unfortunately, the knowledge of this statistic alone is not sufficient enough to create a positive trend…
Walking continues to be one of the most effective and easiest exercises for all body types and fitness levels, a chance to use your core muscle groups, burn extra calories and elevate the heart rate. Whether you want to lose weight or get in shape, walking is an effective exercise…
Weight lifting can be a woman’s best friend. While men have long enjoyed the benefits of strength training, women have tended to shy away from the activity, fearing the body builder look. Fear no more, ladies. Incorporating weight lifting into your workout routine provides important benefits necessary to a woman’s…
By now most people are aware of the benefits of exercise. However, many people begin a program, only to have it interrupted by an injury. Fortunately, preventing an injury is easy, if you follow these simple guidelines. Use Good Form Precise and fluid movements yield better results than movements performed…