There’s a new kind of strength training in town and everyone should be doing it. It’s called Functional Strength Training. The goal of functional strength training is to build not only strength, but also balance and coordination so that your body is ably to perform daily activities with easy and without risk of injury. What …
I am coming back from an injury so I need to go back to basics. Circuit training is a great way to do resistance training and aerobic training in one workout. This has been the key to my weight loss success. I lost 30 pounds using this method for many of my workouts. The main idea is …
Why Should You Try Resistance Band Training? Here are some key benefits to using resistance bands for your strength training needs: 1. They travel well You can easily pack resistance bands in your suitcase for travel to workout in your hotel room or friend/relative’s house. 2. They increase coordination Because there’s tension throughout the exercises, …
Top Workout DVDs for the Holidays Give the gift of fitness this year with some great home workout DVDs. Help your friends and family (and YOU) get ready for the New Year’s Resolutions with these great gift ideas. P90X This is a classic home workout program. Lead by celebrity trainer, Tony Horton, the 6 days …
Some runners forget how important strength training is. Supplementing running with strengthening exercises will not only aid in injury prevention but will make you a stronger, faster, and more efficient runner. Even for light runners like me, making sure my entire body is strong helps me go a bit farther and recover more quickly. Here are …