When it comes to reducing back pain, strength training, aka resistance training, that strengthens the muscles surrounding the back can have a greater effect than not working out at all or doing cardiovascular training. Back problems led to 139 million doctor visits in the United States...
The Debunking Fitness myths: Part III series wraps up today with a look at five more common misconceptions about working out. 1. It’s OK to train abdominal muscles every day. Your abdominal muscles are as stated - muscles. Like other muscles, they too need time to recover...
Continuing with Debunking Fitness Myths: Part II, here are some more common fitness traps you should try to avoid falling into believing. 1. If I don’t sweat, I’m not working hard enough.We are all different in how much we sweat, which is a way for your...
More information than ever is available for people who want to learn about exercise or nutrition. However, a great number of incorrect facts have also been written or spoken about fitness over the years that send people in the wrong direction. Today is Part I of a...
Many of the regular readers of my fitness blog are also big football fans. With the first day of fall tomorrow and the heart of football season to follow, I’ve decided to share some of my favorite quotes from the gridiron today. To lighten things up a...
The treadmill is the most popular piece of home exercise equipment for a reason. Almost anyone can benefit from exercising on a treadmill. Here are 10 reasons why a treadmill is a great investment: 1. Provides an easy to do, efficient aerobic workout. Treadmills are an excellent...
Here’s one of the best reasons ever for people to be physically fit throughout their lives: It will help prevent cancer. The worst fear for any American is to be diagnosed with cancer, according to a 2000 survey. Unfortunately, that’s something out of every three women...
My Best Workout Tips wraps up today with some advice for serious fitness buffs who are looking for small suggestions to make bigger gains. 1. Rep it out - The most muscle growth from lifting weights occurs when you work out with 60-80 percent of...