One of the hardest things to do is just start. As a woman it doesn’t have to be hard. Just do the three steps that Ivana Ivusic talks about and you will be well on your way to a better…
Today we are finishing up our two-part series on the Evolution of Fitness!
Today we want to talk about the Evolution of Fitness and where we see things going in the future. This is part one of a two part series so make sure you are on the lookout for part two. Sit back, relax, take some notes, and enjoy the read.
Most young women undergo a profound shift post-baby and things like friendships, time for themselves and fitness take a back seat to their child’s well-being.
Well, it’s that time of the year again… when you are just about to binge on food and drink while promising yourself that you would take care of your body the next year. Only that the latter bit gets conveniently shelved amidst multiple snoozes, and thrown alarm clocks.
When to be Flexible With Your Training
Activating the Mind-Muscle Connection
Proper Back Training for Size by Lee Boyce Let’s be honest. If you’re a member of a local fitness chain gym, then there’s a 100% chance that half the guys in there don’t have a clue what they’re doing when it comes to working out. In my short time spent in this career, I even […]
Flexibility for Strength Trainees and Bodybuilders
The Mind Muscle Connection Part II/Shoulders like Boulders
There are so many different training methods and myths floating around the World Wide Web, bodybuilding magazines, and commercial gyms. We often hear people asking what training should I be following and I want to do this person’s training plan or does this training plan work?
Dr. Mike Zordous once quoted, “The question shouldn’t be does it work? The question should be is it optimal?”
Mobility is a hot topic in training currently, and probably one of the most misunderstood as well.
The programming available at MountainDogDiet.com trains the glutes effectively by hitting them with multiple compound movements during the workout. For many people this is more than enough.
One of the fastest growing categories in bodybuilding right now is the Bikini, physique, and figure divisions. At any show, there is an ample amount of female competitors, and classes are becoming increasingly crowded.
3 Reasons to Consider Adding HIIT Cardio Intervals What in the world do these crazy acronyms HIIT and LISS mean? HIIT stands for high intensity interval training, which consists of short sprint intervals coupled with low-moderate intensity work. An example of this would be a 10-30 second sprint followed by a 3-5 minute steady pace […]
Cardiovascular training (“cardio”) has countless benefits for the human body, but many times have you seen people get to the gym, hop on a cardio machine, gas themselves, and then do resistance training right after? Or what about when someone finishes an intense lifting session, then does an intense cardio session?
Many lifters get continuously frustrated throughout their training that they can never find a way to make X bodypart catch up. Too often though, the approach many people take is poorly thought out, poorly implemented, and is total overkill. Effectively bringing up any particular muscle requires a well thought out strategy, and one must first identify what the problem is before throwing a kitchen sinks worth of exercises into their training.
A lot of people ask me why I don’t write more ab routines. The truth is, I assumed people would find my suggestions too simple. But an ab workout should be simple, and quick, and effective. In fact, you only need two exercises and maybe on occasion a third to get what you want out of your […]
Training FAQs by John Meadows Training Philosophy Frequency Intermediates Specific Body Part Workouts for Phase 1, 2 and 3 Bringing Up Weak Body Parts Soreness Drop Sets Ideal Training Conditions (Bodyfat, etc.) Training Recovery Cardio Abs Calves Measuring Progress (training logs etc.) Accommodating Resistance (bands, chains) Training Equipment/Safety (belts, straps, wraps) Women Life Links Mountain […]
Is Stress Inhibiting Your Training and Performance? “I’m tired. I feel overtrained. I have no energy. I ate like crap the other day. I had a long day at work. I feel fat. My genetics suck.” We remember our last year of College taking 15 Units per semester, doing an internship, working 32 hours a […]
10 Tips for Recovery and Injury Prevention Bodybuilding can beat you up at times, and after 4-5 years of training, practically everyone will have small aches and pains that crop up from time to time. Injuries happen as well, and taking time off to recover is always frustrating. The healthier you can keep yourself, the […]
