“X” is the best exercise…

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With all the different types of exercises out there, which one is best? Infomercials all claim to be the best, to work every muscle, to get you in perfect shape…well, which workout reigns supreme? Below is a list of exercises that some experts believe to be “The Best”. One thing they all agree on is… [Continue Reading]

Best Exercise Machines

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Bowflex offers the best exercise machines since their advent in the late seventies. It’s much more compact than the usual machines with pulleys and weights. The Bowflex offers a complete, efficient workout by continuous resistance during lifts. This gives the desired body shape and tone much faster than the typical exercise equipment. With its space-saving… [Continue Reading]

5 fitness myths debunked…

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by the experts… let’s see if you have been fooled?   Lifting weights will bulk you up… “This is a myth that deters a lot of women from strength training, when in fact, what determines the amount of muscle bulk a person has is largely dependent on genetic factors,” Says Cedric Bryant, chief exercise physiologist… [Continue Reading]

How much is too much cardio?

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Certainly, cardio workouts burn fat.  It can also burn muscle if the cardiovascular exercise is excessive. This can lead to a misconception that you shouldn’t have cardiovascular exercise only, because it will burn muscle. To clarify the link between cardio working out and burning muscle, it’s only true that too much of the wrong kind… [Continue Reading]

Best workout dvds

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Workout dvds are like having your own personal trainer at home! There are many reasons why workout dvds are popular. You don’t have to go to the gym, you get to workout in the privacy of your own home. They allow you to schedule them right in to your daily routine. Workout dvds can be… [Continue Reading]

Exercise TV?

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  Are you a TV addict? The first sign of addiction is the need to enjoy something repeatedly. Take a few minutes and analyze on paper how many hours a week you spend watching TV. Do you turn it on the minute you get home? When do you turn it off? How many shows are… [Continue Reading]