Archive for 2007
Risking Muscle Loss with Too Much Cardio
We all have different fitness goals and for a majority of people, weight loss ranks pretty high on the list of goals for getting into shape. Performing a lot of cardio is a common method for shedding unwanted pounds but the thing to keep in mind is the risk of muscle loss. It [...]
Hip Flexors - Often Neglected Muscle Group
The hip flexors are a group of muscles that flex the femur into the lumbo-pelvic complex. This muscle group is commonly overlooked when exercising mainly because they are not surface muscles. Since the muscles are buried so deep, a typical workout does not include development for these muscles.
Function of the hip flexors
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How to Know You are Doing an Exercise Correctly
Have you ever followed along to an exercise video or some type of exercise class and wondered if you were using correct form? I have exercised following a fitness show on television and while performing certain exercises, I would realize my form was way off. The instructor would say for example, “you should [...]
Can’t Do Pull-Ups? Try Inverted Rows
Bodyweight exercises can be challenging, particular trying to do regular push-ups and especially pull-ups. I have never done a full pull-up but I have learned of a exercise that is easier for those of us who have trouble with it. It is called the inverted row. It is a common exercise used [...]
Rowing Machine - One of the Least Used Gym Machines
Out of all the gym equipment I see used often in my local gym, the rowing machine is the least used. The gym I attend has two rowing machines and I rarely see anyone using them, including myself. I just never gave them much thought but after reading about them, they are actually [...]