If you haven’t tried working out on an elliptical machine, it’s definitely worth the time of checking out. Elliptical trainers are still relatively new to many people when compared to the much-longer tested treadmill market, but the benefits of ellipticals are making them a fast-growing part...
Most people know that exercise is a great way to relieve stress, but did you know there are certain foods that can also help do the trick? For the readers of athomefitness.com, here are eight food or supplement choices to help you rid stress: 1. Omega-3s -...
The old toe-touch or pulling up the leg and holding it for a quad stretch before working out is a thing of the past for many. Known as static stretches, in which you hold the end position, many athletes, trainers and coaches now recommend dynamic stretching...
A total full body, fast-paced circuit workout with high repetitions is a good way to get the most out of your time in a workout. I’ve written on my At Home Fitness blog several times that even short workouts can be better than not doing any...
I’ve written on my At Home Fitness blog several times that even short workouts can be better than not doing any exercise at all. If you have a program designed where you normally do 45- or 60-minute workouts, but have hit a busy stretch where...
When many people think of weightlifting or strength training they picture young, athletic men and women powering up barbells and dumbbells. But did you know that weightlifting, also known as strength training, can greatly benefit people into their 80s and even 90s? Who knows, maybe there are...
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[caption id="attachment_1133" align="alignleft" width="266" caption="Treadmills"][/caption] A treadmill might not seem like that important a piece of equipment to have in your home, but when you really look at all they can do it’s well worth the investment. Whether you go with brands like Landice, Life Fitness, Vision...
Are you looking to get more out of your power blocks and/or dumbbells? This week I’ll offer some good workout tips to put those Pbs and Dbs to use. Today, we take a look at the arms. Men and women alike can really tone up their arms...
Are you looking to get more out of your power blocks and/or dumbbells? This week I’ll offer some good workout tips to put those Pbs and Dbs to use. Today, we take a look at the chest. DB/PB Bench press - If you’re not using power blocks...