Results take time We have become an ‘on demand’ society that wants what we want when we want it, which is usually NOW. This is especially true when it comes to getting results from exercise and workout programs. No one likes wasting time, yet when it comes to their fitness programs I see a LOT of people not making the most out of their time in the gym because they are using … [Read more...]
7 Things to Know About Strength Training
Strength Training Builds Strong Muscles Most people do strength training to improve their aesthetic appearance and create a ‘toned’ physique. Anyone who spends any time in a weight room probably enjoys the opportunity to ‘flex’ their sculpted muscles. What good is spending hours in the gym if you can’t show off the results of the hard work? The perception is that large muscles … [Read more...]
7 Hormones Responsible for Getting Results from Exercise
The Secret to Getting Results from your Workouts: As someone who has the privilege of traveling to teach fitness education workshops, I’ve noticed that in almost every gym I’ve been in all over the world, I see guys doing many of the same exercises: chest press, biceps curls and crunches. I get it, these body parts get a lot of attention because they tend to be the most … [Read more...]
Benefits of Lifting Heavy Weights
Want results from your workouts? Add more weight! For years only a handful of dedicated fitness enthusiasts have practiced a sure-fire method of achieving results from exercise: lifting weights with the heaviest loads possible. Most common gym routines are derived from the bodybuilding world and focus on moderate-to-high repetition ranges, usually 8-15 reps, to … [Read more...]
7 Benefits of doing Cardio
Running. Cycling. Swimming. Rowing. Dancing. Walking. Stair climbing. Exercise circuits. All of these are common forms of cardiorespiratory exercise, what many people simply call cardio, 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 … [Read more...]