Elliptical machines are here to stay. People with bad knees love them, as they allow a good aerobic workout without any pounding on the knees. The technique seems awkward at first, but can be learned fairly easily. Beginners can take it easy, and advanced aerobic exercisers can use a combination of incline and resistance to work as hard as they want. If you buy an elliptical machine for home use, be careful to find one that´s well made, since the cheaper models may not hold up.

Posted on 7/31/2008 9:36:11 AM by Jay-B

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Switch it up! Take a cue from square dancing caller and do-si-do and switch partners when it comes to your body building workout routines.
Varying your routines and programs will make your workout routine more exciting and will keep you from reaching a plateau. Try these tips on how to spice up your workout

• Vary your pumping iron workout plan and target different areas of your body on different days
• Sign up for some swing or salsa dancing lessons
• Try alternating your dance and dumbbell workout with stretching (such as yoga or Pilates)
• Mix in a little tai chi for grace and swimming for cardiorespiratory fitness

Who says workout routines have to be routine?

Posted on 7/31/2008 9:31:19 AM by Jay-B

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After vigorous aerobic exercise it is important to take 10 minutes or so to cool down gradually. Do not stop abruptly. For example, after a long run or jog, walk around and keep moving, rather than just stopping.

Posted on 7/25/2008 9:27:37 AM by Jay-B

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When you create a beginner fitness program, you will want to make sure to include exercises that satisfy the basic components of fitness. These include: Coordination: Coordination involves the ability of the muscles to work together to create fluid, harmonious movement. Step classes, aerobic classes, and cardio boxing classes improve coordination. Strength: Strength is defined as the degree of force a muscle can exert in response to a specific amount of resistance. Weight training exercise, as well as resistance bands and tubes will help you build strength. Additionally, body weight exercises such as push-ups and crunches will also strengthen your body. Agility: Agility is defined as the ability to quickly react to outside stimuli without losing balance, stability or postural alignment. Jumping rope, playing catch, playing tag with a child or chasing your dog are excellent activities for developing agility. Power: In contrast to strength, power involves full out muscular contraction in movements that require explosive bursts of energy, such as jumping and sprinting. Balance: People who have god balance are able to walk on icy sidewalks without falling down. You can improve your balance by working out on a stability ball or bosu, or by taking yoga or a Pilates class. Flexibility: Flexibility is related to the range of motion at each of your joints. Yoga and Pilates help enhance flexibility. Muscular Endurance: Muscular endurance is gained by performing higher repetitions in your strength training program. Aerobic Endurance: Aerobic endurance is related to the heart’s ability to deliver blood to the working muscles for an extended period of time.

Posted on 4/29/2008 4:45:00 PM by Michelle

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