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Four Key Components of the Fitness Lifestyle

Nick Prukop — Sun, 12 May 2013 03:44:32 +0000

Four Key Components of the Fitness Lifestyle The fitness lifestyle as I describe it in part one of this series is one that brings great opportunities and challenges – all of them positive and worthwhile. There is no “downside” to choosing for one’s health and fitness needs because any energy expended toward this worthy goal [...]

Best Shoulder Exercises for Women

Mae Barraclough — Sun, 28 Apr 2013 23:58:06 +0000

Sculpt and Define Your Shoulders with the Best Shoulder Exercises for Women A set of sculpted shoulders is a beautiful finish to a toned upper body. Increasing the stability and strength of your shoulder muscles will also enhance your functional movements while preventing injury. Ladies, you need to understand that strength training isn’t just for [...]

5 Reasons to Live the Fitness Lifestyle

Nick Prukop — Sun, 28 Apr 2013 00:28:41 +0000

What’s it Like to Live the Fitness Lifestyle? In my own experience as a fitness professional, I have found that people never really get the opportunity to truly live the fitness lifestyle because they were never exposed to the magic of being – and feeling – fit in their lives. The connection that I found [...]

Weight Training for Weight Loss for Women

Rochelle Ramirez — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 20:15:12 +0000

Women’s Fitness: Weight Training for Weight Loss You’ve probably heard it said before that building and maintaining muscle mass is one of the vital parts of a healthy body, and that it should be a goal in any well-rounded fitness program. But have you ever wondered why? What’s so important about building muscle, and why [...]

Best Butt Exercises for Women

Mae Barraclough — Sat, 20 Apr 2013 22:38:41 +0000

Build Strong, Sculpted Glutes with the Best Butt Exercises for Women I have always thought that a pair of well-developed glutes is the best accessory for any outfit. A curvy derriere will draw gazes ranging from admiring to envious wherever you go. And of course, strong glutes are absolutely essential for functional movement and for [...]

4 Self-Tests to Measure Your Fitness Progress

Flavia Del Monte — Sat, 20 Apr 2013 00:21:15 +0000

Measuring Your Fitness Progress Measuring your fitness in inches or pounds is only one way to gauge your success. Instead, look for areas that need some extra work and go for it! Try the following self-tests and repeat them every four to eight weeks to measure your fitness progress. 4 Self-Tests to Measure Your Fitness [...]

Best Back Exercises for Women

Mae Barraclough — Sun, 14 Apr 2013 23:07:42 +0000

Best Back Exercises for Women Sculpt and Strengthen Your Back with the Best Back Exercises for Women Back muscles have many functions, acting on the arms, spine, and shoulder blades. Building a strong, beautiful back will not only help you look your best, it will help you with a great many functional movements while improving [...]

Best Calf Exercises for Women

Mae Barraclough — Sat, 13 Apr 2013 01:53:35 +0000

Build Strong, Sexy Calves! Best Calf Exercises for Women Are you paying enough attention to your calves in your exercise routine? Many women focus on typical “problem areas” such as the belly, butt, and thighs while neglecting the lower leg. It’s a mistake to neglect the calves, as they play a large role in posture [...]

Workout Tips To Get Fit Fast

Flavia Del Monte — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 20:00:16 +0000

Do You Want To Get Fit Fast? Do you want some insider information to get fit fast? Of course we all want tips and tricks to get stronger, faster, leaner, quicker, and fitter. Every little tip or trick if incorporated into your fitness goals can make a huge difference. Don’t let your routines get stagnant. [...]

Best Oblique Exercises for Women

Mae Barraclough — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 23:43:36 +0000

Best Oblique Exercises for Women Twist Your Way to a Firm, Strong Waist with Oblique Exercises for Women Abdominal exercises targeting the obliques, or side abdominal muscles, are an often-overlooked yet vital part of any core workout. Strengthening and toning your obliques helps greatly in developing functional strength, balancing the other core muscles, and of [...]

Best Lower Abs Exercises for Women

Mae Barraclough — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 04:47:45 +0000

Best Lower Abs Exercises for Women Don’t Stop at a Six-Pack: Go for All Eight with the Best Lower Abs Exercises for Women Lower abdominal definition, also known as the elusive 8-pack, is considered the fitness “holy grail” by some. Due to postural, dietary, and genetic factors, highly defined lower abs are generally achieved by [...]

Best Neck and Upper Back Exercises for Women

Mae Barraclough — Sun, 07 Apr 2013 02:29:22 +0000

Alleviate Pain and Correct Postural Problems through Stretching and Strengthening Your Neck and Upper Back Upper Back Exercises for Women: Introduction If you’re like most women, you may have clicked on this page to address issues of neck and upper back pain or tension, or perhaps you’re interested in general strength training and stretching of [...]

Essential Criteria for Effective Diets and Workouts for Fat Loss

Vince Del Monte — Sat, 06 Apr 2013 18:24:56 +0000

Essential Criteria for Effective Diets and Workouts for Fat Loss In order to lose fat, it’s crucial that your diet and workout routine are working in concert. If these two aren’t tuned to fat loss and to each other, you can just end up spining your wheels, getting nowhere. Here are critical aspects of both [...]

Best Chest Exercises for Women

Mae Barraclough — Sat, 06 Apr 2013 03:51:12 +0000

Best Chest Exercises for Women Many women shy away from chest exercises, generally thinking one of two things: (1) that chest exercises consist of only the bench press and are only useful for male bodybuilders, or (2) that chest exercises will reduce their breast size. Both of these notions are false. To address (1), there [...]

Upper Body Stretching Exercises

Michael Behnken — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 00:48:15 +0000

Why it’s Crucial to Stretch the Upper Body Upper Body Stretching Exercises: Introduction Since weight training the upper body can tighten muscles, it is very important to stretch the upper body to maintain the proper length of the muscles. During upper body weight training exercises, the muscles contract repeatedly. After a workout, the muscles will [...]