Posts tagged: Abdominals

Upper and Lower ABS

The debate about whether or not it is possible to separately exercise the upper and lower abdominal erector muscles may not have been definitively settled yet

Get the most out of your abdominal workout

There are so many people looking for the secrets to great abs. You see all the hype on TV infomercials. Companies peddling all types of equipment that will help you build rock hard abs and a miraculous mid section

Saturday March 7th, 2009 in , , , , | No Comments »

Pilates vs. Yoga

When people speak of the physical benefits of exercise, they tend to focus on the three S’s: strength, stamina and slimming. With this in mind, their training programs usually consist of weight lifting to build muscle.

Saturday February 28th, 2009 in , , , , , , | No Comments »

Forget the fat burn zone

I came to fully appreciate the superiority of high intensity aerobics compared to the usual prescription that heart rate be maintained between 60% and 80% of maximum

Friday February 27th, 2009 in , , , , | No Comments »

Cardiovascular Exercise Principles and Guidelines: Part One

For maximum effectiveness and safety, cardiovascular exercise has specific instructions on the frequency, duration, and intensity. These are the three important components of cardiovascular exercise that you really need to understand and implement.

Friday February 27th, 2009 in , , , , , | No Comments »

Which Pilates is Which

While Pilates was undoubtedly a man ahead of his time, the science of exercise has evolved throughout subsequent decades

For a leaner stomach, exercise and get good nutrition

How do I get a lean stomach? Best results are exercise, and menu planning for nutritional benefits. Each person is different, and needs a specialized plan to eat certain foods, especially for allergies

Friday February 27th, 2009 in , , , , , | No Comments »

A mans workout

Studies have also shown that men are one step ahead of women when it comes to sticking with a diet or exercise program. Why? Because once they decide to shed fat and gain muscle, they do it.

Tuesday March 13th, 2007 in , , , , | No Comments »