Author: Chris Ritchie

Motivation is the key to success for most things in life. Motivation comes from a wide range of sources, and this is especially true when it comes to motivation for exercise. You need to find motivation to begin exercise, and motivation to continue during exercise. Motivation to Start Exercising There are many reasons why you should start exercising, and those reasons become your motivation. Do you want better health? Do you want to be in better shape? Do you want to fit into a certain item of clothing, or do you have a special event coming up? These are all…

To start body building a beginner needs to realize that they are in fact a beginner. This means starting from step one. Make sure you are healthy enough to body build and make a plan for body building that will help you reach your goals safely and effectively. Get a Physical and Clearance from Your DoctorThis may sound like a step you think you can skip over but it is an extremely important step. Not only do you need to make sure that you are physically able to begin body building, your doctor can help determine that the body’s organs…

Those who never need to gain weight never seem to understand what the problem is. They simply think that if you eat more junk food, and do less exercise, you will gain weight. For some people, this is true, but for others who have a high metabolism, this isn’t quite the case. Unfortunately, for those who can gain weight in this fashion, the weight gained is very unhealthy. Tip #1 – Gain Weight Fast with the Right FoodsMost people who have trouble gaining weight simply are not eating the right foods. They think that they can load up on hydrogenated…

Everyone is talking about P90X these days, but if you haven’t heard of it, you may wonder what it is. When most people talk about P90X, they are talking about an awesome workout program. What many people don’t talk about, however, is the diet plan that accompanies the workout. What is the P90X Diet? P90X Diet Breakdown This is a thirteen week diet plan that focuses on using physical activity and the right food choices to help you lose weight and build muscle. The plan was developed by Carl Diekler, and is sold through Beach Body. Between the meal plan…

Hydrotherapy tubs, also known as spas, whirlpools, and hot tubs, are highly beneficial. While these were once only found in health spas and health clubs, more people are opting to purchase these beneficial tubs for their homes, for more frequent use. You need to know what to look for when buying a hydrotherapy tub. The Space You Have for a Hydrotherapy Tub Hydrotherapy tubs were once very large, and required a great deal of space. This is no longer the case. Today, you can purchase a hydrotherapy tub that will fit into the same amount of space that a regular…

The diet and exercise industry is huge. These industries really cash in on our need and desire to be physically fit – to the tune of trillions of dollars. Over the decades, numerous different exercise systems and equipment have been developed. Some of it is good and effective. Some of it is bad and dangerous. Some is just plain weird. What are the 5 weirdest fitness equipments invented? Why Weird Fitness Equipment is Invented First and foremost, inventors of exercise equipment tend to look towards how well their device will benefit us from a physical fitness standpoint. Because the competition…

Pilates has numerous exercising methodologies to promote muscles growth and improve overall strength of the body. Pilates requires intense focus to control the movement of muscles, and it helps in increasing flexibility and control on body movements. Pilates is based on concentration, centering, efficient movement, precision and breathing. It is considered to be beneficial during pregnancy but the classes should be undertaken under the guidance of a specialist during pregnancy. The five most popular Pilates exercises are: 1. The Hundred The exercise helps in relaxing neck muscles and reducing neck pain but you need to do the exercise correctly and…

If you want to gain some muscle mass, you cannot achieve it through exercise and weight training alone. You need to devise a diet plan that optimizes your nutrition because you need particular healthy foods to aid in developing your muscle mass properly. It does not matter what your gender is, whether you are tall or short or already physically fit or a couch potato. Nutritional elements are relatively the same when your goal is gaining muscle mass. Important Universal Tactics You must break up your meals each into five or six mini-meals rather than the basic three square meals…

Knowing the five least effective exercises can help you avoid wasting time during your workout. Following are five moves that may prove to do little more than cause aggravation as you try to reach your goals. Avoiding these exercise activities can help you avoid injury as well. 1. Military Press or Lat Press Behind the Head Each of these moves involves moving weight from above and behind your head down to your shoulders. The problem with these moves is they require perfect form in order to be effective, and in order to avoid injury. This move has the potential to…

Building muscle strength does not mean that you need to spend every waking moment in the gym. While building muscle strength does require spending some time spent in the gym, there are changes you can do in your daily routine outside of the gym as well. Determine If You Want to Add Mass or Simply Build Muscle Strength When working out to build strength you need to predetermine whether or not you also want to build bulk. You can add strength without building bulk by limiting the number of repetitions you do. Limiting your cardio workouts will also improve strength. …