| 12/30/04 |
Exercise--Not Just for Young
People
Unfortunately, many people are under the misconception that exercise
is only for young people, but that couldn’t be further from the
truth. more |
| 12/15/04 |
The Coming Year
If you make your plans beforehand concerning your health in the
coming year, you can guarantee your success and start the New Year
off with a bang!more |
| 12/1/04 |
The Core
The abs and low back together form the “core” of the body. Unlike
the other muscle groups, these guys usually work overtime since
they are engaged in almost every activity that we do. more |
| 11/15/04 |
The Invisible Half
Many people who weight train are primarily concerned with the front
half of their body because it proves most visible, and in the process
the backside gets left out.more |
| 11/1/04 |
The Bottom Half
It seems that women want to focus on leg training, while often times
men only seem interested in training the upper body. In reality,
you should always train your body equally, never neglecting any
particular body part.more |
| 10/15/04 |
Building the Pecs
This edition will focus on the chest, or more specifically, the
pectoralis major and minor muscles.more |
| 10/1/04 |
Biceps--the Big Gun of the
Arm
This represents the second segment of an ongoing series on training
specific muscle groups.more |
| 9/15/04 |
Training the Triceps
...I’ll be discussing the triceps muscle (the back of the upper
arm) and what exercises to perform in order to build and tone that
area of the body.
more |
| 9/1/04 |
Include Stretching into the
Equation
A part of overall fitness is maintaining flexible. When your muscles
are tight, you are more likely to sustain an injury than when you
are stretched out...more |
| 8/15/04 |
The Right Combo
I often encounter women who are scared of lifting weights for fear
that they will put on “too much muscle”.more |
| 8/1/04 |
Fitting It All In
I know first hand just difficult it can be to fit exercise into
a busy schedule, but if you don’t do it regularly, it will be very
hard to see results.more |
| 7/1/04 |
Exercise for Kids
Just today, I was approached by a young boy who asked me how to
lose weight and get in shape. more |
| 6/15/04 |
Exercise is Easy
...allow yourself to stray from your idea of what a workout is in
order to broaden your horizons and expand your workouts.more |
| 6/1/04 |
Change Your Habits
...allow yourself to stray from your idea of what a workout is in
order to broaden your horizons and expand your workouts.more |
| 4/15/04 |
Don't Be Afraid to Change
Things Up
...I, personally, am a big advocate of enjoying the fresh outdoors
and changing up the workout to keep things interesting, not to mention
fun. more |
| 4/1/04 |
Inner Strength
...Unlike most of my previous columns, I’d like to discuss the importance
of non-physical strength and it’s role —a strong mind to support
a strong body.more |
| 3/1/04 |
Fitness is Unique
I am frequently asked, “What should I do to get in shape”? more |
| 2/15/04 |
Safety Precautions
With the weather getting warmer, and more people exercising outdoors,
it is important to remember to take safety precautions. more |
| 5/1/04 |
Flexibility Helps Prevent
Injury
Lately, it seems that I am surrounded by people who recently sustained
an injury or are dealing with chronic injury. Many of these problems
can be avoided simply by taking the time to warm up and stretch
out.more |
| 4/1/04 |
Inner Strength
...Unlike most of my previous columns, I’d like to discuss the importance
of non-physical strength and it’s role —a strong mind to support
a strong body.more |
| 4/15/04 |
Don't Be Afraid to Change
Things Up
...I, personally, am a big advocate of enjoying the fresh outdoors
and changing up the workout to keep things interesting, not to mention
fun. more |
| 3/1/04 |
Fitness is Unique
I am frequently asked, “What should I do to get in shape”? more |
| 2/15/04 |
Safety Precautions
With the weather getting warmer, and more people exercising outdoors,
it is important to remember to take safety precautions. more |
| 2/1/04 |
Rehabilitation
Currently, I am training one client who is recovering from a double
hamstring strain, and another recovering from double hip replacement
surgery. more |
| 1/15/04 |
Gym vs. Home Training
Many times people ask which is better, training in a gym or at home?
Well, the answer depends upon the individual.more |
| 1/1/04 |
Resolutions for 2004
Assuming that you have already made the decision to start a fitness
program, I’m going to help you with the next step—whether to purchase
some equipment to train at home, or join a gym.more |
