Running. Cycling. Swimming. Rowing. Dancing. Walking. Stair climbing. Exercise circuits. All of these are common forms of cardiorespiratory exercise that can be found in most fitness facilities. We know that along with resistance training to develop muscular strength and flexibility training to improve joint motion that cardiorespiratory exercise is one of the key components of … [Read more...]
8 Things You Should Know About Strength Training
The most popular reasons for why people focus on strength training for their workouts is to improve their aesthetic appearance and create a ‘toned’ physique. Anyone who has ever spent any time in a weight room has probably relished the opportunity to ‘flex’ and show off his or her freshly sculpted muscles. What good is spending hours in the gym if you can’t show … [Read more...]
Vertical Core Training – Why it’s good for you!
Do you want to know the most effective strategy for core training? Do it from a standing position! Let me ask you a question: how do you feel when you’re lying down? Does your energy go up or do you find yourself getting drowsy and ready to fall asleep? The chances lying down makes you calm and relaxed. Did you know that when the body is lying horizontal that it’s a … [Read more...]
Exercise, Fitness & Pregnancy
Okay, first things first, I’m a guy. Let me add a little more info, I’m a father with two young kids and someone who makes a living teaching exercise science so me writing about exercising during pregnancy comes from the point of view of having watched my wife go through it two times and having done the research to teach others how pregnancy changes a woman’s response to … [Read more...]
How to Start YOUR Fitness Career
Does this sound like you? You subscribe to more than one fitness magazine. You read a number of fitness blogs and follow a variety of fitness experts on social media. You have multiple gym memberships or go to multiple workout studios every week. You schedule and plan your workouts every week. You look forward to days off because you can spend a little more time … [Read more...]