Many have the feeling that they need to be completely on the high fat diet if they want build their body. It is totally a wrong assumption. The body builders can manage on low fat high protein diet. After all body building means building the body not the fat.
High fat diet may help to put […]

We all know the routines. Chest day is bench press, maybe some machines and maybe some free weights. Arms day is a lot of dumbbells and barbells. Legs day is probably squats, maybe some leg extensions or work on the leg press machines. Same routines, same exercises.
But how about working out your chest or your […]

“Nothing will ever be attempted if all possible objections must be first overcome” — Samuel Johnson
Myth: Being busy is a good excuse to put off going to the gym.
Fact: When you put off going to the gym because, “I don’t have enough time today … I’ll go tomorrow” … almost certainly tomorrow will be just […]

Since I became a trainer, one of the most often questions I’m asked by clients has been “Can you design a travel workout for me?”
The “working out while traveling factor” is critical because missing workouts while traveling can effectively eliminate the improvements you have worked hard for while performing your regular exercise program.
If I just […]

What’s the best time of the day to workout?
Very simply, the best time to workout is whatever time you can consistently fit into your schedule.
Ideally, you’re not exercising in the morning one day, mid-afternoon the next, and maybe squeezing in an evening workout in a couple days.
It’s best to get into a consistent pattern.
I generally […]

So, you have decided that it’s finally time to lose some weight and get in shape.
Congratulations on your determination. Changing your habits can be a real challenge and it is reasonable to seek some support.
One of the options that many people choose is to sign up at the gym. This sounds like a good idea […]

Everyday I get asked for all the insider secrets about fitness nutrition and my reply is always the same,”there are none”. Recently a young woman seemed to be fed up with working out and eating in a supportive manner and asked if I had any advice for her in regards to shaking things up nutritionally. […]

Six Keys to Nurturing ACTIVE Kids
When we get right down to it, we know kids both need to be active and eat moderate portions of nutrition-packed foods to achieve and maintain optimal health. In a society that highly encourages kids to become inactive, it’s time to get back to the basics. The following acronym conveys […]

There are over 650 muscles in the human body, and we have all heard the old saying “use it or lose it” regarding muscle conditioning. In fact, our muscle mass will atrophy at a rate of about one half pound per year, after we turn thirty.
If you agree with the scientists, we only use 10% […]

College is a very important and exciting period in your life. During these years you are going to experience a lot of new things, meet new friends who you will hopefully keep for life, and do a lot of the things that will help define who you are and more importantly, who you are going […]

These days more and more people are taking a renewed interest in physical fitness and exercise. This is due to a number of factors not least of which is a heightened interest in celebrities and famous people who have been placing a lot of emphasis on their own eating and exercise routines. Some have even […]

There are many reasons why you might consider hiring a fitness trainer to help you with exercise and advice about nutrition. One might be that you feel you need an expert in the field to help make sure you are doing all your exercises properly. Another might be that you want this person to give […]

As medical advances teach us more and more about the human body, it is more obvious than ever that fitness needs to be a regular part of our lives. Luckily, there are plenty of items out there that can help us build fitness into our lives in a way that is unique to each of […]

I always feel that spring and summer are the most wonderful seasons of the year. I can do many things outside the house during those seasons.
Although I can also do my activities during autumn and winter, I find that spring and summer are more exciting, especially when it comes to burning off calories.
Here are some […]

Hiring a trainer is no longer just for the rich and famous. I believe that hiring a good trainer is one of the smartest investments that a person could ever make. In fact, I believe people should have “their trainer”, just as they do their attorney, accountant, etc. It’s not about having a workout buddy. […]

The next progression for increasing the power of your serve is the squat jumps. Since power and explosion are paramount in service power, the squat jump is a perfect tool to use.
Progression 2: Squat Jumps
How to do it:
1) Stand with your feet shoulder width apart
2) Slowly bend your knees and lower your hips as you […]

Over the years, there have been countless numbers of people getting exercise with the use of weights and weight machines in an effort to increase strength and muscle size. They know that training with resistance is the only way to accomplish this goal.
All too often however, after a certain period of time, their progress seems […]

Have you ever come home from an 8-hour day of sitting behind a desk feeling like you’ve just been hit by a dump truck? It really doesn’t make much sense does it? After all, you didn’t do anything today… except sit there typing on your keyboard and mousing around.
You may feel tired but at the […]

Yoga is one of the many forms of exercises that have influenced millions of people around the world. Unlike yoga classes it is also time efficient for all of us. This is because you can practice yoga anytime you like unlike from classes, which has a definite schedule.
It is also much convenient because they are […]

One good thing about yoga is that it can be practiced almost anywhere, without all those yoga equipments, and by all people of all ages.
When doing yoga it is best to wear loose and comfortable clothing. Yoga is traditionally done and practiced barefoot, but if this does not suit you, you can just wear socks […]

Tantric Yoga highlights the exaltation of the physical being more than anything else.
Tantra is known to be the concept that arises out of this kind of commitment to oneself, which is the basis of Tantra. And the supporters of this side of belief are called tantrics. These people not only worship the physical state but […]

Yoga mats are very important in our every day practice. In fact, there are several types of yoga mats that are available in the market. You can choose from a variety of yoga mats that will depend on the type of yoga you want.
If you want a mat that is perfect to cover your practice […]

There are a lot of yoga poses and you might wonder if some are still exercised and applied. The answer is yes. Yoga poses function and perform differently. Each pose is designed to develop one’s flexibility and strength.
Here are some of the yoga poses that are commonly used:
Standing Poses
Standing is one of the important yoga […]

Whether a Yoga class should start from a standing, or seated, position has always been a subject for debate, but both methods are fine; and many Yoga teachers do both, depending on the particular lesson plan.
One thing that should not be missing from your Yoga class is a warm-up and proper warm-up exercises, which will […]

Which asanas, or Yoga postures, should you select? How long should you hold each Yoga posture? What is the benefit of holding a Yoga posture for minutes at a time?
Should you start or finish a Yoga class with meditation? How should you incorporate Pranayama within your Yoga class? These are some of the many questions […]