Archive for November, 2007
Holiday Eating - How I Plan to Handle It
The holidays are on the way and that means celebrating with family, friends, and good food. Many people are not stressing over the big holiday meals because they plan on getting into shape after the first of the year. However, there are others who have been doing well all year and don’t want [...]
The Deadlift and its Benefits
Strength trainers and bodybuilders know the deadlift well. In fact many people may even argue that it is one of the best exercises to do when building strength - maybe even one of the best exercises ever. Read below about the benefits, cautions, and then check out a video of how it works.
Benefits [...]
The Effects of Overtraining
I admit, when I first joined the gym, I was so excited about getting in shape that I would sometimes go to the gym twice a day. I would lift weights and do cardio or take a class, and looked forward to the next day to do it again. I don’t go to [...]
How I Do HIIT on a Treadmill
I used to spend 30 - 45 minutes on a treadmill running at a moderate pace. Unless you are running outdoors, treadmill running is quite boring. Since I’ve added interval training to my cardio workouts, treadmill running is fun and the time goes by faster than ever.
What is HIIT?
HIIT stands for high intensity [...]
Aches and Pains? Improve Your Posture
How often do you notice your posture? I am sitting at a desk for a bulk of my day and sometimes I experience pain in my neck and shoulders which usually causes a headache. It is then I realize how poor my posture was as I was sitting all day. The biggest [...]