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10 exercise myths that won't go away

Posted: 07/05/2011

Consider these the 10 persistent myths of fitness.10) Your cardio machine is counting the calories you're burning."It doesn't mean anything," said Mark Macdonald, personal trainer and author of "Body Confidence" about the calorie numbers spit out by the cardio machine.Some machines don't even ask for your weight or sex."It's not asking your body composition," he said. "If you're...

Add Muscle, Not Fat

Posted: 05/19/2011

Goals of Building Muscle Mass1. Most people think that the more protein they eat the more muscles they will build but excess protein intake does not store as bulging muscles.2. What you need in order to add muscle is extra calories and those extra calories should mostly come from carbohydrates. Carbohydrates fuel your muscles so they can perform intense muscle-building exercises.3....

Lifting weights strengthens your heart

Posted: 12/06/2010

We all know about the many benefits of lifting weights - It strengthens your muscles and bones, changes your body composition for the better and keeps your metabolism going. However, If you need another reason to pick up those weights, there's an even greater benefit: It may actually keep your heart healthy.In a recent study, scientists compared blood vessel response for aerobic...

Weights plus walking equals more fit in less time

Posted: 11/24/2010

Walkers who squeeze a bit of light weight training into their workout get more bang for their buck in terms of being fit and trim without increasing their total workout time, according to a new study of sedentary people with type 2 diabetes.What's more, those who mixed up their workouts showed the greatest improvement in blood sugar control after nine months, says Timothy S....

Exercise Move Of the Month Stability Ball Crunches

Posted: 10/20/2010

Name of exercise: stability ball sit- ups/crunchesTarget body part: AbsPrimary muscles: rectus abdominus (abs), transverse abdominus, obliquesSecondary muscles: (synergists/stabi- lizers) rhomboids, erector spinae, posterior deltoids (delts), gluteus medius/minimus (abductors), adductorsEquipment needed: stability ballStep 1: Starting position — Sit on a properly inflated...

Strength Training and Fibromyalgia

Posted: 10/05/2010

If you have fibromyalgia, the idea of any type of exercise may make you want shrivel up in despair. True, exercise can be painful, especially on those tender muscles and joints, but exercise is actually one of the most beneficial treatments for fibromyalgia symptoms. Exercise of any type has been proven to help lessen your pain, strengthen your muscles, and make your daily life...