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How to Weight Train for Running & Cycling

by Heather Long

29 Jan 2007 07:59 AM

Last week, we discussed the fact that runners and cyclists need to weight train in order to maximize their performance and to get the most out of their workouts.

How to ... Strength Train

by Heather Long

09 Jan 2007 01:30 PM

So we've been talking about strength training and that will naturally lead into a discussion on how to strength train. First and foremost, as with any new fitness program that you want to start, you should pay a call on your physician and get a physical.

Strength Training - Understanding More About It

by Heather Long

09 Jan 2007 08:41 AM

When it comes to getting in shape, we have discussed that you need to balance a trio of activities including flexibility, aerobic and strength training in order to develop your body to its fullest potential and to build good health across the board.

Weight-Training and Weight-Training Safety

by Heather Long

08 Jan 2007 06:30 AM

When it comes to working out, we explore the different options in order to give ourselves the best opportunities at health and fitness. Weight training is just such an opportunity. The primary rule of any weight training you do whether you are a beginner or more advanced lifter is to be safe.

Let's Talk About Our Muscles - Lower Body

by Heather Long

14 Dec 2006 09:51 AM

Hey there, we talked about our upper body and the musculature found there yesterday and today, we're going to take a look at our lower body and understand the muscles we have there.

Let's Talk About Our Muscles - Upper Body

by Heather Long

13 Dec 2006 01:26 PM

We talk about strength building and we talk about doing bicep curls and triceps presses, but we don't always talk about why we need to do these things and so let's take a few minutes to discuss our muscles themselves. We're going to focus on the upper body for now.

Weight Training Leads to Longer Term Results

by Heather Long

22 Oct 2006 06:47 PM

As you begin to explore your fitness options, you will discover that there are different answers to different fitness needs.

We Need To Feel Pain

by Heather Long

19 Oct 2006 07:20 AM

There is a reason that the body feels pain. Pain is our body's way of telling us that something is wrong or that we're in danger of something being wrong. We feel pain after a workout because we've done damage to our muscles.

Friday Fitness Funnies - You Could Be a Personal Trainer if ....

by Heather Long

06 Oct 2006 09:00 AM

TGIF! Good morning and welcome to Friday. Most of us are happy to get to Friday because it's the end of the week and whether we have plans for the weekend or not, most of us don't have to do a lot of work and this is always a great feeling.

10 Reasons You Should Strength Train

by Heather Long

12 Sep 2006 11:30 AM

I gave my 10 reasons you should do cardio every day last week and today I am going to give my 10 reasons you should strength train.



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