» Minimalist Fitness: How to Get In Lean Shape With Little or No Equipment
Two common barriers for people who want to exercise and get in shape are a lack of time and money needed for fitness. Who has the time to go to the gym, or buy expensive equipment, or take long bike rides? Well, if those are the things stopping you, you’re in luck. It takes no equipment to get a great workout and get in shape, and with one or two pieces of simple equipment, you can turn that great workout into a fantastic one, you magnificent beast, you. And with little or no equipment required for a fantastic workout, you can do it at home, or wherever you are. It’s hard not to find time for this type of workout — you can do it while watching TV, for goodness sake! The Pros and Cons of Bodyweight Exercises Using just your bodyweight, you can do a large number of challenging exercises. If you add just one or two pieces of equipment: a dumbbell, a kettlebell, a jump rope, a medicine ball, or a chinup bar, for example, you can increase the challenge even more. My Workout — Just a Sample
Designing a Resistance Training Program - McKinley Health Center - University of Illinois
Your fitness goal The first step to designing a resistance training program is establishing your fitness goal. The type and number of exercises, as well as the number of sets and repetitions will differ based on your fitness goal. Table content taken from Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning, edited by Thomas Baechle for the National Strength and Conditioning Association. Endurance and Health/Fitness programs are appropriate for inexperienced or currently inactive individuals. Strength and Power programs are appropriate for individuals training for sports. Your fitness plan The next step in designing your program is determining how many exercises you will include for each of the muscle groups. Rotation 1 Rest 60 - 90 seconds between sets. Rotation 2 Exercise suggestions The last step is choosing the specific exercises you want to do for each muscle group in your program. Upper Back Prone/seated rows Push-ups Pull-ups Lower Back Superman Trunk extension The plank Chest Biceps Triceps
10 Best Foods and Drinks for Exercising
You know exercise is key if you want to stay fit. But did you know that what you eat and drink can help you reach your fitness goals faster? By feeding your body the right nutrients you can ensure it’s getting the raw materials it needs to help you power through your workout and build and repair muscle afterward. Jumpstart your exercise program with these 10 essential food and drinks. OatmealWhen it comes to priming your muscles for a workout, carbs are your best friend. They provide glucose, the fuel your muscles run on. CoffeeIf you’re a java junkie we have happy news for you. OystersThese mollusks are loaded with iron, needed to build hemoglobin, which delivers oxygen throughout your body. AlmondsIt may sound counterintuitive, but the more intensely you exercise the more damaging free radicals your body produces. RaisinsSkip the energy bar and fuel up with a small box of raisins instead. WaterThink you need a sports drink during or after exercise? Your thoughts...
13 Tips to Actually Enjoy Exercising
Is staying in shape always something that gets bumped to the bottom of your list? I know many people that complain about not having enough time to exercise. I think they are lying to themselves. The real problem is that they hate exercising, so it will never be a priority. I used to hate exercising too. Here’s some tips to make exercise something you actually want to do: Make it a Habit – Remove the thinking element.
What to Eat When You Work Out
A regular cardio routine is a necessary component of a fitness regime. When doing cardio your body requires energy from both carbohydrates and fat. Even though carbs are the body’s main source of energy, as you switch up intensity in a workout, your body switches back and forth between carbs and fat to provide energy. The best choices for carbs are whole grains, fruits, vegetables, legumes and dairy. Since all foods are digested and metabolized differently, you need to think about the best times to eat foods that will support your exercise schedule. Before A WorkoutPre-workout meals should focus mostly on healthy carbs, but since carbs with high amounts of fiber take longer to digest, you want to be careful not to take in too much directly before exercise. If you have 3 to 4 hours before exercise…… Have a regular meal. If you have 60 minutes or less before exercise….. Nonfat yogurtA low-fat granola barA piece of fruitA handful of pretzels What are you favorite post and pre workout meals?
Look Hot in Your Jeans
Deep inside your closet hangs an old friend: your favorite jeans. The ones you once lived in that you haven't worn in ages because it's too much effort to stuff yourself inside them. The 101 best things to do for your body now! The following workout, created by celebrity trainer Jay Cardiello—who has buffed up Sports Illustrated models and the Real Housewives of New York City—is designed to firm your butt, tone your thighs, tighten your core, and zap your love handles. In short, you'll pare down the problem spots that are coming between you and your much-loved denim. Find out how you can look better naked! Rapid TonersThese eight easy moves will ignite your body's fat-burning power and leave you trim and toned. Do 2 to 3 sets of each move three nonconsecutive days a week. VIDEO: A quick resistance band workout you can do at home SEARCH: How do I tone long, lean legs?
Cool Running | The Couch-to-5K ® Running Plan
By Josh ClarkPosted Saturday, 1 January, 2011 Couch to 5K ® | Beginning Running First off, you may be asking, "exactly how many miles is a 5K?" A 5K is 3.1 miles. You should ease into your 5K training plan gradually. It's easy to get impatient, and you may feel tempted to skip ahead in the program, but hold yourself back. Start Your 5K Training | A Few Minutes Each Week Each session should take about 20 or 30 minutes, three times a week. Be sure to space out these three days throughout the week to give yourself a chance to rest and recover between efforts. Run for time or run for distance There are two ways to follow this Couch to 5K ® training program, to measure your runs by time or by distance. Before setting out, make sure to precede each training session with a five-minute warmup walk or jog. Cool Running’s Couch to 5K ® Program is available for purchase online through iTunes or the Google Play Store. 5K Training Schedule
Fitness Advice, Workout Videos, Health & Fitness | Bodyrock.tv
Hi BodyRockers, Today Freddy and I are starting to pack for our move and we are crazy busy. With everything that we have to do today, I didn’t have time for a full workout, but don’t worry because I put together this savage little 6 minute full body routine that will rock you out. I think that it is always better to do something than to skip your training completely, and this workout may come in a small package, but as you can see in the video, if you are pushing it at your max effort – full throttle – you won’t have anything left after 6 minutes. Freddy & I will be back this weekend with new BodyRockers, a new diet challenge and possibly a life post if we actually do anything interesting besides packing! Enjoy your training! Zuzana & Freddy Jump Squatmax. reps during 10 secondsSide Pike Jumpmax. reps during 20 secondsMountaing Climbermax. reps during 20 seconds Get your gear for this workout here: Interval TimerGet your equipment here Instructions: 10 seconds of Jump Squats Jump Squat comments
