Author: Chris Ritchie
Weight training can be a demanding activity and if done incorrectly could cause injury or pain, so it’s best to first consult a GP before undertaking any form of training program. If given the all-clear going about devising a weight training program is the next step. There are a number of things to be mindful of long before getting near to a gym, let alone a set of dumbbells, and key pieces of jargon to be aware of. Talking the Weight Training Talk It’s always good to know what certain words or phrases mean in order to avoid looking like…
As with most body parts, there are a plethora of movements you can utilize to target the desired muscle or group of muscles. Although small the deltoid muscles can be worked from many angles with various movements to achieve varied results. Here are a number of effective exercises for this of muscle group. The Shoulder Press or Military Press is a staple delt exercise and can be executed from a seated or standing position. Sit or stand with back erect. Holding a bar shoulder width at neck level in front of you, press the bar straight overhead keeping back straight.…
When it comes to getting results there is nothing as important as being consistent. And being consistent requires using the word “no” – a lot! Success at anything is the result of sustained effort over a long period of time. It is a pattern of behavior that favors consistency and not flexibility. If you find yourself constantly changing appointments, workouts, and schedules, to accommodate everything that comes up in your life, then chances are the results you seek are hard to come by. Set a Schedule and Stick to itLet’s say your goal is to lose weight, and you have…
Creatively cuing you to achieve proper posture and to engage your core is your instructor’s top priority. Without correct alignment and spinal support, it is impossible to safely achieve the results you seek in class or session. Understanding how to get there, however, can be a difficult task. Here are the steps that will get you there! Zip It Up “Pull in your navel, suck in your belly, engage your abs!” These are the cues you likely hear a when standing to achieve a core that is prepared for work. What your instructor is seeking is the narrowing of your…
Overtraining is one of the most common terms in the training world. It is touted as the ultimate training evil and something to be avoided at all costs. But what exactly is overtraining and how can it be avoided? Is there even a danger of undertraining in an attempt stay away from this problem? What is Overtraining? Simply put, overtraining is chronic systemic fatigue from too much stress, principally from training. This seems fairly obvious. Too much training is bad for the body. However, drawing the line between too much and not enough can be somewhat delicate. Knowing the difference…
Dance Is Fun, Fabulous and Helps You Stay In Shape!If you are new to fitness, there are beginning levels for the lessons listed here. If you are an experienced exerciser, try something different just for the fun of it and to put something unexpected in your routine. You just have to do a little leg work to find something you like. Bellydancing— Actually called “Oriental Dance”, belly dancing’s origins were that of a folk dancing nature to celebrate weddings, births and other social occasions. Today, women and some men, adorn themselves with colorful practice scarves that add to the flow…
Take Matters Into Your Own Hands Protein in vegetable foods (such as grains, fruits, and vegetables) are either low, incomplete protein or lack one of the essential amino acids. These food sources are considered incomplete proteins. Plant proteins can be combined to include all of the essential amino acids and form a complete protein. Examples of combined, complete plant proteins are rice and beans, milk and wheat cereal, and corn and beans. Protein is the main component of muscles, organs, and glands. The cells of muscles, tendons, and ligaments are maintained with protein. A healthy weight loss diet should include…
Foods said to burns calories, fact or fiction. Find out now! There’s an avalanche of information about obesity, diseases associated with obesity, healthy eating habits and weight loss (with good reason, 65% of Americans are overweight and flirting with various diseases) so I’d like to look at something I think you may find interesting; negative calorie foods. Ok all foods do have some calorie content but these are foods that actually require more calories to breakdown and digest than the actual food contains. Vegetables: Asparagus, beets , broccoli, cabbage (green), carrots, cauliflower, celery , chicory chili peppers, cucumbers, endive, garlic,…
Losing Extra Weight After Baby Can Be Natural You just had a baby, but during your pregnancy you gained a few extra pounds, pounds you are now ready to relinquish. But wait, they don’t seem to be co-operating. What can you do? Women generally gain between 25 and 35 pounds during pregnancy and of course lose between 12 and 15 pounds after giving birth. You can help yourself lose the additional weight postpartum. The secret is to breast-feed your child. Research indicates that women who breast-feed their child all or most meals lose more weight in the first six months…
Dieting Rarely Stabilizes Body Composition Dieting remains a popular choice for the uninformed when attempting to lose weight quickly. It’s obvious, we as Americans are in the mist of a serious health dilemma. Being overweight or obese describes close to 70% of the American population; disturbing to say the least. Why are Americans so overweight? The answer to this question varies only slightly depending upon whom you query. But all agree there is a problem. Dr. Susan Finn, former president of the American Council on Nutrition and Exercise says, “it’s a combination of two things – lack of exercise and…