So what is the perfect bodybuilding exercise or workout routine? READ ON.
Most people, when they plan out a workout routine, don’t take into consideration the implication of each exercise on other areas of the body. Almost every individual exercise performed effects more than one group of muscles and therefore, is obviously more practical to design […]

There are two keys to getting the most from your workouts. If you omit either one of these you might not get the benefit you want from your efforts. But if you do them both, you will have maximum results with minimum effort. And that is what we all want.
First, when you come to the […]

Q: What certification should I look for in a personal trainer?
Answer:
Most importantly, no certification will guarantee that someone is a great trainer. The information taught in almost all certifications is generally outdated and basic.
It is really up to the trainer to learn outside of the certification process. A good trainer will have a mentor (preferably […]

When you sit down to reflect on the New Year, will you have already gained the average 5 pounds that most Americans put on during the holiday season? Or will you be losing fat and gaining muscle with Turbulence Training?
With the Turbulence Training reports and the following article you can avoid gaining holiday fat while […]

Workout or exercise is important both for your body and mind but have you ever considered how you’re actually doing your workout program? Whatever you do, if you are involved in a sport or activity that has potential for injury, specifically head injury, use the proper equipment no matter what anyone else tells you. For […]

Every day we get up, have our breakfast and rush like mad to whatever destination. We don’t care about anything that is outside of our field of work. But when it comes to health we run like crazy to the hospital, forgetting about our daily routine. Now it is quite clear to us that we […]

Intervals: Efficient & Effective
Intervals are the single most results producing exercise that I‘ve ever found for boosting your metabolism, helping you burn inches off your body, and giving you a tight, lean, strong shape.
Here’s an excerpt from my latest article in Men’s Fitness showing you how to use intervals for fat loss (Men’s Fitness, Page […]

It is estimated that up to 80% of the population has experienced or will experience at least one bout of low back pain in their life.(7) So, it would be wise to warm-up the spine thoroughly prior to physical activity, but how? In this article, I will share with you 3 simple methods that you […]

Pablo Cassals, Nadia Boulanger, Arturo Toscanini, and Leopold Stokowski all conducted major orchestras into their nineties. Walter Damrosch, Arthur Fiedler, and Serge Kousevitsky conducted into their eighties. Nobody knows why many orchestra conductors live longer than people in other professions, but the very act of conducting may be the reason.
Your heart is a muscle. To […]

Do you believe that exercisers need to take potassium, magnesium or any other mineral? The only mineral that you need to take during prolonged exercise is sodium, found in salt.
The definitive studies on minerals and exercise were done during World War II. Dr. James Gamble of Harvard Medical School paid medical students to lie on […]

During the cold winter months when snow and ice are on the ground, it’s too dangerous to ride a bike, so many cyclists run instead. The standard comparison is that one mile of running equals four miles of cycling, but that’s lousy science. Although running requires the same amount of energy per mile at any […]

If you want to gain functional strength, muscular endurance and quicker first step reactions, something all athletes and Martial Artists need, you’ll start adding lunges into your routine.
There is no other group of exercises that packs as much punch for training as the Lunge Evolution. Nearly all traditional bodyweight and traditional weightlifting exercises are one-dimensional, […]

Are you unsure where to start with building your home gym? There are a lot of factors that you should consider and questions you should have answered before building your gym. Addressing these questions in advance could potentially save you thousands of dollars and a great deal of frustration. As a fitness professional who has […]

It’s a familiar story. You’ve been doing a bodyweight exercise routine, or even weight training, and you’ve peaked and can’t seem to make any more gains. Now you’re bored with the routine and thinking of doing what most do when faced with this dilemma, quitting.
Before you do that, let me introduce you to the secrets […]

Consistency in your training is a good thing…most of the time. You’re much better off consistently hitting the gym 3 times a week than if you consistently hit the snack bar 7 days a week.
But consistency can hold you back, too. By doing the same thing over and over again you can fall into a […]

An asthma patient generally has sensitive air passages, or airways, resulting in difficult breathing for the patient when these air passages are irritated from an atmospheric change.
As mentioned earlier, it is crucial to note that some sports will have a higher probability of inducing attacks in an asthmatic. However this does not mean that an […]

I recently came across a research study. It talked about what the physical activity profile was for adults who were tying to lose weight.
They surveyed almost 15,000 people and determined that only half of those who include exercise as part of their program incorporate enough exercise to be effective. So, maybe the half that wasn’t […]

You decided to get started in the new year on an excercise program in earnest? OK!
When embarking on any strenuous excercise program, if you have not participated in one before, you may want to get a physical so you have medical clearance to do so. This is especially important. If you are otherwise healthy and […]

Circuit training is “the trend” right now with clubs like “Curves” popping up on every corner in every city across Canada and the United States. Across the globe there are over 9000 clubs, no small feat. Other circuit training facilities such as “Figure It Out” and “Liberty Fitness” have also infiltrated the market with other […]

Tips to Jump Start Your Level of Fitness
Although January signifies the beginning of frigid weather and shorter days, it also brings you the opportunity to reflect on the year that has just past and offers a perfect time to evaluate the level of fitness that presently exists in your life. If you look back to […]

Simply amazing…
I went to the gym at 4:30 for a workout before dinner. I got there and was greeted by a smiling young lady and three pies of hot steaming pizza. “Would you like some?”
I didn’t even make it to the locker room yet!
It’s the way we do things in our lives. We make a […]

Heat stroke is a concern primarily during hot weather, but in the relatively cool environmental temperature of 50 F, healthy marathon runners can have body temperatures as high as 103.8 F. Weight lifters often have temperatures of 101 F during workouts in a warm gym. One runner who was still conscious is reported to have […]

Family fitness is fun! So, how do you get your family off the sofa and encourage them to get moving with you? It can be a simple task if you find an exercise program that the entire family can enjoy!
We all know that too many Americans are overweight and even more that don’t follow a […]

Cardio Interval Training can help you reach new cardiorespiratory endurance levels, burn more calories, increase speed, improve power and generally improve over-all fitness performance.
Cardio Interval Training is a series, or repeated segments, of intense activity, alternated with periods of recovery that can be either reduced activity or complete inactivity.
For example… you could run at a […]

A panel of five fitness experts gathered their opinions and thoughts on a specific question for the standAPARTfitness.com Round Table Discussion. The panel was asked the following: “If it is safe to say that power lifters and athletes in strength/power positions that exhibit massive body structure have a history of weight-lifting like “bodybuilders”, and then […]

A panel of five fitness experts gathered their opinions and thoughts on a specific question for the standAPARTfitness.com Round Table Discussion. The panel was asked the following: “Aside from the prominent letters after a strength coachs’s name, where does the line cross between CSCS and Personal Trainers (CPT)? What are the major differences between the […]

By varying the stresses, methods and intensities of your physical training you will continue performance improvement in the physical skills of cardiorespiratory endurance, strength, power, speed, flexibility, balance, coordination, agility, accuracy and toughness needed for functional strength, superior conditioning and fitness excellence.
Why do we physically train?
Well, for most of us it is to bring about […]

Myth#1
Abdominal exercises will remove fat in my midsection.
Fact: You need to remove excess fat around your stomach in order to see your abs. The only way your going to do this is with a low-calorie diet and a weight-resistance program while adding cardio exercise. Ab exercises will develop muscles, but they’ll still be under your […]

1. Know your Reasons
Think about why you want to exercise and write down every reason you can think of. Explain in full detail what working out is going to do for your life and your health. And reread your list whenever your motivation needs a boost.
2. Set Daily and Weekly Goals
Although it’s good to think […]