Weight lifting has never been something that appeals to me. Yet I would still like to increase my strength. Although I use my lightweights for some parts of my exercise program, it wasn’t until recently that I learned how much they actually help with increasing strength and building muscle. Repetition is the way to that. Apparently, some Canadian researchers conducted a study in which they found that heavy weights aren’t the only way to do it. Lighter weights can work just as well. The key is to reach the point of muscle fatigue. I had never heard the phrase “muscle … Continue reading →

In today’s blog we are going to be looking at the benefits of strength training. This form of exercise is a combination of flexibility exercises and cardio. Although weights are a part of it, there is much more to it. One of the greatest benefits, physique-wise, is that strength training tones your body, adding definition to your muscles. Overall body strength is the focus. Strength training consists of movement and non-movement. For instance with movement, this is when you contract your muscles through a range of motion (an example would be weight training). Non-movement strength training is when you contract … Continue reading →

Have you heard of cross fitness training? I only recently learned something about this. It is basically incorporating a variety of routines and exercises in order to get better overall results. Actually, I recently mentioned something about changing up your routine in order to avoid boredom and to keep your motivation going. This is very similar to what I was sharing. First you have to figure out what your fitness goal is. Is it to increase strength, gain flexibility or improve your heart rate? Depending on what your goal is, you then begin to incorporate a variety of appropriate exercises. … Continue reading →

Do you know what it takes to train for a job in the military? If you thought your fitness regime was intense, consider what potential pilots for the U.S. Air Force must endure. A fascinating new public release distributed by the Armed Forces details the Air Force’s new fitness program. Just looking at it made me sweat, never mind actually having to complete it. According to the Air Force’s chief of fitness policy, the pilot’s exercise routine stresses the need for intense cardio workouts. “Aerobic fitness is the best indicator of current and future health risk, followed by body composition,” … Continue reading →