Cardio Basics & Benefits

Cardio, when done properly, is a strong foundation of general health and fitness. Here are some basic cardio tenets and benefits: Adapt your cardiovascular routine to your goals and change as plateaus occur Exercise in your target heart rate range, not that...

Body Weight Plyometric Intermediate

Plyometrics can we worthwhile if done properly. Here is one of my favorite routines: Band archer row Box hops Clap pushup Floor tricep dip hops Forward hops Hop and chop Jump lunge Lateral box leaps Lateral leaps Mason twist NOTE: Perform 3 rounds consisting of 60...

Body Weight Plyometric Basic

Here is a fun list of some of my favorite Plyometric exercises: Butt kickers Forward hops Hi knees Hops Side hops Squat jumps Stair hops Stair jogging Stationary jogging NOTE:Ā  Perform 2 rounds consisting of 45 seconds with break between rounds. Vary duration and...

Cardio Activities

For a quick guide, here are some wonderful cardiovascular activities: Arc Trainer Elliptical trainer Group Exercise class Indoor cycling (SpinningĀ®) Rower Stationary bike/outdoor bike Stepmill/Stepper Swimming/Aquatics Treadmill Walking/Jogging FITNESS TIP: Nearly any...

Benefits of Fitness

Fitness has many benefits. Below are some of the physical, physioloigcal and psychological benefits of exercise. Physical Fitness Benefits 1. Reduced/maintenance of body fat 2. Increased strength 3. Increased power 4. Increased endurance 5. Reshaped body/body...

Psychology of Fitness

The mental aspect of fitness, like most things, is paramount. Here are some helpful hints. 1. Leave ego at door 2. Be confident 3. Think about the mind-muscle link 4. Visualize muscle targeted 5. Focus/concentrate 6. Identify weaknesses and improve 7. Make fitness a...