Ways for Women to Progress in Weight Training
Wednesday August 31, 2005
Lifting weights is one of the best ways to reshape the body while getting stronger muscles and bones. The problem is that many women don't lift weights because they're ... Read More
In the Forum - Muscle Soreness
Tuesday August 30, 2005
Do you ever get sore after a hard workout? One forum member wonders about that and asks: "Recently, I read that you should not be sore the next ... Read More
Guide Review - Cardio Coach Volume 5
Monday August 29, 2005
Having reviewed all of Sean O'Malley's Guided Cardio workouts, I can honestly say that these CDs are the best thing I've found in a long time and Volume 5 is ... Read More
Guide Review: Lean Mom, Fit Family
Wednesday August 24, 2005
There are so many fitness books out there, it's surprising how few of them focus on family fitness. Enter 'Lean Mom, Fit Family' by Michael Sena. This 6-week ... Read More
Exercise Videos
Tuesday August 23, 2005
Even if you're not crazy about working out at home, it pays to keep a few solid videos around so you always have a workout handy if you need it. ... Read More
In the Forum - Low Heart Rate
Monday August 22, 2005
One forum member wonders: "[During a walk] my friend's heartrate never got higher than 90bpm...she has noticed this before in higher intensity workouts at the gym - her heart ... Read More
Around About
Friday August 19, 2005
It's Friday and, therefore, unofficially the weekend. If you're still stuck at work, why not do a little surfing to pass the time? Here's some of the great ... Read More
New Review - The Menopause Diet
Wednesday August 17, 2005
One of the biggest changes a woman faces in her life is menopause. What we've learned over the last few years is that many of the symptoms and side ... Read More
Exercise of the Week: Pushups
Tuesday August 16, 2005
Pushups are one of my favorite upper body moves because it works multiple
muscle groups at the same time. Even better, there are a number of ways to
change the exercise ... Read More
How to Generate More Energy
Monday August 15, 2005
As I sat down to work after a frenzied morning of training clients, I felt my eyelids droop, my body sag and, worse, my concentration levels hit rock bottom. ... Read More
Real Women Have Curves
Friday August 12, 2005
Do you ever get tired of seeing perfect bodies on the covers of popular magazines? If so, you'll be happy to hear that some teen magazines (like Seventeen and ... Read More
Weightmania
Thursday August 11, 2005
Tracking your workouts can be a real boost to your motivation as well as enhancing your training program to reach your goals. Enter Weightmania, fitness tracking software that has ... Read More
Setting Goals
Tuesday August 9, 2005
One of the most important things you'll do when it comes to exercise is set your goal. You want to have something to work for, right? The trick ... Read More
In the Forum - Alternatives to Water
Monday August 8, 2005
We all know we're supposed to drink water but, doesn't that get a little boring? Here's what one forum member has to say: "...as much as I don't ... Read More
Is the Low Carb Fad Over?
Friday August 5, 2005
There's been a lot in the news lately about the low carb fad hitting the skids since Atkins Nutritionals filed for bankruptcy. Maybe the hype is over, but there ... Read More
How Much Do You Know About Cardio? Take the Quiz
Wednesday August 3, 2005
This week, I'm testing you on how much you know about the basics of cardio exercise. For example, how do you know if you're working at a moderate intensity? ... Read More
Exercise of the Week - Unilateral Tricep Kickbacks
Tuesday August 2, 2005
One of my favorite things to do is find creative ways to do traditional exercises. By changing one aspect of the movement, you can turn it into something entirely ... Read More
In the forum - Ideal Heart Rate for Fat Loss
Monday August 1, 2005
One forum member brings up an issue I hear about often: "The trainer at the gym said to burn fat during cardio - I should keep my heart rate ... Read More