Tired of hiding your arms under loose fitting shirts? There are many effective exercises for your arms that will tighten and tone the muscles. The main muscle groups that make up the arms are the shoulders, biceps, triceps, and forearms. Biceps Curls are the most popular bicep exercise for two very good reasons—they are effective and easy to perform. The only equipment necessary to perform bicep curls are dumbbells or any weighted item … [Read more...]
Guide to Free Weights
Free weights are your friend! Yes, I am talking to you. I can see you hiding on the bicep curl machine, eyeing the intimidating, yet mysterious free weight room. “How do they know what to do with those free weights?”, and “Oh, I don’t need free weights because I don’t want to bulk up.”, you attempt to explain to yourself. It’s ok to be intimidated; we all are when something is unknown. However, free weights are your friend. Let’s go over … [Read more...]
Benefits of Kettlebells
Kettlebells can be an effective and exciting addition to your workout. Kettlebells are a ball of weight with a handle that encourages movements not easily replicated with other pieces of equipment. Ranging from very light weight to more challenging weights, kettlebells offer benefits for people of all fitness levels. Benefit #1- Fun One of the top reasons people do not stick to an exercise program is that it lacks excitement. Kettlebells … [Read more...]
Essential Strategies for Lasting Weight Loss
Lasting weight loss and lifelong fitness is a constant concern in everyone’s life. No one wants to ‘yo-yo’ diet. No one wants to wake up one morning and say, “Where did all this weight come from and how am I ever going to get rid of it?” To avoid these disappointing feelings, it takes careful thought and deliberate action, not just for a few weeks or months, but everyday of our lives. Essential Strategy #1- Know Your Body We … [Read more...]
3 Exercises for Toned Core
The coveted six-pack is more than just a cosmetic accessory. Flaunting a chiseled midsection announces that a person actually has network of strong muscles working together to stabilize their spine, and hold their torso at an ideal posture. In addition to acting as a natural girdle, core strength is necessary to perform everyday activities effectively and free of injury. When training your core for true fitness, it is crucial to work more than … [Read more...]
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