I dedicate this article to my adventurous friend from Amsterdam because I know of his interest in North America lifestyle. Before I begin, take a deep breath because we're about to dive into the exhilarating world of outdoor adventures! When it comes to beating the summertime blues, nothing quite compares to the adrenaline rush of exploring the great outdoors. So grab your hiking boots, pack…
Treadmills are an essential part of any gym, as they simulate two of the best kinds of exercise there are: walking and running. While you could just as well go for a walk or run outside, a treadmill allows you to do it in a comfortable, controlled environment, where you can exactly set the speed you want and how long you want to run for,…
The back supports the weight of the upper body and has to be strong to carry out its work unhindered. People focus on strengthening their lower back, but upper back muscles need toning up. A well-toned back looks good and helps in maintaining correct posture. Upper back exercises are a good way of strengthening the upper back. Some effective upper back exercises are mentioned below.…
Weight lifting in addition to developing muscle mass actually assists the human body in burning fat. For every pound of muscle you have, you will burn 35-50 calories a day. This is why you may notice that those who lift weights regularly seem to eat more, their bodies are constantly burning fat and they need to replenish the calories that are necessary to feed cells.…
For those that would like a more vigorous workout plan, weight training is a viable option that can combine building muscle tone and working the cardiovascular system. Weight training tones your muscles and raises your metabolism, which helps your body burn more calories not only when exercising but also while you sleep. Weight training reverses the natural decline in your metabolism, which begins around age…
What if there was a simple, straightforward way of taking a workout and figuring out exactly what should be in it? There is. It’s called the 5 R's principle. The 5 R's Principle can help beginners figure out what exactly goes into an effective workout. Each "R" focuses on an important element of an exercise routine that forces the beginner to look at their workouts…
For some, exercise is a passion. For others, it seems to be a four-lettered word, or in this case an eight-letter word. But it doesn’t have to be a dreaded event. Exercise can be fun. It can mean more than running for hours on the treadmill or climbing the stair master until your legs feel like Jell-O. You can get in shape by doing things…
Many people think about building muscles as abandoning life outside the gym and devoting hours to the gym like a monk in a monastery. Perhaps the only way to chisel the body into a hot muscular physique is by toiling hour by hour over the rusty iron day in, day out and year in, year out. This need not be so. Although hard work is…
Getting in shape takes more than aerobic exercise. While aerobics are an important component of overall fitness, you also need to incorporate muscle building workouts several times a week to achieve a well-balanced exercise program. The benefits of aerobics are well known. When you exercise aerobically, you strengthen your heart muscle as well as your entire cardiovascular system. Muscle building workouts fine tune the body…
One of the most frequently asked questions that someone new to fitness will ask is “What supplements should I take?” The answer to that is a simple one: you don’t need to take any supplements, especially when you are a beginner. However, supplements can be very good for your fitness. Many people are concerned with supplements and their side effects. All the supplements mentioned here are all-natural…