Archive for February, 2009
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Tuesday, February 17th, 2009This week I am working on gathering different exercises for use with different fitness tools. Today I focused on the Body Bar, which is a weighted bar used for all types of exercises. I listed seven exercises below which will incorporate most of the body for a total workout.
Jump Rope Workout - Get Ready to Sweat
Monday, February 16th, 2009Looking for an economical way to incorporate cardio training but hate to run? Jumping rope is a great cardiovascular exercise. Jimmy Connors, former tennis champion, used to skip rope as part of his conditioning routine.
To get started, wear supportive cross-trainers, tennis or basketball shoes while skipping rope because they provide you with plenty of support. [...]
BOSU exercises for a new twist on your workouts
Sunday, February 15th, 2009You’ve possibly seen a BOSU Balance Trainer. They are blue and dome shaped and look like something a child would find entertaining however you might pass one by and not realize that it is actually made for you. BOSU, which used to be an acronym for “both sides up,” now “both sides utilized” is an [...]
Valentines Day Partner Workout
Saturday, February 14th, 2009This Valentines Day why not workout with your, well, Valentine? Try these partner exercises to give your body and your relationship a lift. “Exercise gets your blood pumping and endorphins flowing, working as a natural aphrodisiac,” says Laura Berman, Ph.D., a sex therapist and the author of The Passion Prescription. “Sweating in tandem heightens arousal [...]
Medicine Ball Exercises
Friday, February 13th, 2009The medicine ball is a versatile tool which although not great for traveling because it is not compact nor is it easy to carry anywhere you go, it does add a dimension to your workouts that no other fitness tool can add. Here are some medicine ball exercises for you to incorporate into your workouts, [...]
I just gave blood, can I workout?
Thursday, February 12th, 2009I was sitting in the chair, arm connected to a tube syphoning blood away from me and into a bag when I realized, “I have to run 7 miles tomorrow morning.” It was at that moment that I decided to get home, power up the laptop and get some information.
Should I try circuit training?
Tuesday, February 10th, 2009Like the pyramid training concepts, circuit training is another efficient and effective way to change up your workouts as well as develop strength, endurance (both aerobic and anaerobic), flexibility and coordination.
Circuit training appeals to the average workout participant through elite athletes. A properly designed circuit can assist in correcting the imbalances that may occur in [...]
Why perform pyramid training?
Monday, February 9th, 2009As a Personal Trainer I believe to excel at your trade you need to keep introducing new techniques and exercises to keep your clients motivated and continuing to see results. One method that can work to change up your current routine is to incorporate pyramid training. A pyramid training program is done by performing exercises [...]
Draw a Card, Any Card - Now Get to Working Out
Sunday, February 8th, 2009Want an easy to create, fun workout that you can do in 25 minutes? You are going to need a deck of cards to start. From there, the sky is the limit because you design the workout based on the equipment you have and where you are. Indoor or out, dambbells or bands, you can [...]
New Cycling Playlist - Ecletic and Rock Mix
Saturday, February 7th, 2009The Revolution (Subliminal Revolution) 4:28 Subliminal Revolution Dreamworld
O… Saya 3:34 AR Rahman & M.I.A. �
Mr. Hurricane 3:26 Beast �
I Want to Save You 4:22 Something Corporate�
Easy (Original Mix) 5:56 Trick & Kubic DJ Ricardo!
Sakarya 5:39 Banco de Gaia�
This Is What You Wanted 4:12 Mesh (UK)�
My Only Hope 3:45 Seventh Day Slumber�
Pjanoo (Club Mix) 7:31 Eric Prydz�
What About Now 4:10 Daughtry Daughtry�
Breathe Me (Mylo Remix) 6:26 Sia�
The Blue Sky 3:39 Blank & Jones
