Exercise Articles

Waist Your Breath - Breathing For A Thinner Waist - Posted by JmL.

The crunch exercise is the backbone of abdominal training. It develops the muscles of the abs to help you build that much-desired six-pack. But did you know that there is a way to do crunches that ...

Workouts That Travel - Posted by JmL.

A vacation can do wonders for reducing stress levels, but it can derail a healthy fitness regimen. Even some of the most die-hard exercisers find it difficult to stick with a workout program when awa...

Glucosamine Review and Potential Benefits - Posted by JmL.

Something interesting happened as my triceps workouts continued in their intensity. After doing some triceps elbow extensions and numerous other elbow extension exercises, I began to feel effects of...

How NOT to Return from an Exercise Break - Posted by JmL.

Several sites, including this one, recommend that you take a break every 8 weeks after working out with weights. But how do you come back from that break and get back into your routine? Does anyone s...

2 Exercises to Avoid - Posted by JmL.

If you want a good night, then avoid two of these old school moves. Good Mornings: Although I can't say I've seen these moves done in quite some time, I know that growing up I saw plenty of pictures ...

What Does It Mean To Be Fit? - Posted by JmL.

(NC)-When we think of the word "fit," what comes to most people's minds is strength and flexibility. When exercise specialists describe fitness, however, they take five different categories into cons...

Great Summer Workouts: Just Add Water - Posted by JmL.

With warm weather season now in full gear, exercisers want to take their workouts outside and breakout of their indoor fitness ruts. But, when temperatures reach record highs and humidity levels soar...

Targeting Those Trouble Spots - Posted by JmL.

Wouldn't it be great if you could get rid of that excess fat on your stomach or tighten up those hips and thighs? How many times have you tried diet and exercise to target your trouble spots only to...

Why Your Cardiovascular Workouts Might Be A Big Waste Of Your Time - Posted by JmL.

What if I were to tell you that most if not all of the cardiovascular exercise you do was worthless? Well, guess what... over 50% of the people who perform cardio in an attempt to burn fat are wasting...

Success with Strength Training - Posted by JmL.

Strength training is the most effective way to turn your body into a fat burning machine and stay in great shape! It is the most productive form of exercise there is! In order to be successful with ...