Free Weights or Machines

Free Weights or Machines

Machines vs free weights? That is the question. Perhaps not THE question, but a good question anyway. In a way its like asking "Contacts or glasses?" or "Bottle or can?" It depends on a few things that are all based on your individual needs and goals. Both - if you want a fully … [Read more...]

Exercise Warm Up

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Exercise Warm Ups The Warm up The exercise warm-up period serves as a safe transition from a resting state to an active state. It helps your body prepare itself for exercise both mentally and physically, and reduces the chance of injury. Participating in a variety of easy exercise and … [Read more...]

Why do Resistance Training or Weight Training?

Resistance Training

Weight training Weight training is a form of resistance training. Resistance training can be with bands or free weights or body weight or machines. Any type of training that incurs a 'resistance' is - well - resistance training. Weight training is more commonly referred to as a type of training … [Read more...]

The Cool Down

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Cool Down Right Cooling down is something you do after you have exercised. Literally it means the gradual cool down of your overall system. As you slow your activity (not stop - slow) you are transitioning your body from a 'heated' state to a 'cooler' state. A cool down is as simple as slowing … [Read more...]

Piriformis stretches

piriformis

Piriformis muscle stretches Located beneath the gluteal (butt) muscles is the piriformis muscle, it's just a little muscle with a lot of complaints!. If you have a sore butt, or hip and leg, this may be the cause of it and can literally be a pain in the ass! The piriformis muscle laterally … [Read more...]

Resistance Bands : Fun and Use

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Introducing the economical, travel anywhere, never need another piece of equipment - resistance band. These little pieces of cardio burning, muscle building, charmers are used by novices and seasoned athletes all over the world. Seated Ab Exercises Try this effective ab exercise … [Read more...]