Exercise

Your Shape Fitness Evolved For Xbox 360 And Kinect: A Review

I mentioned last week that I had purchased the new peripheral for the Xbox 360, the Kinect. The Kinect is basically a motion sensing and tracking device that allows you to control your video games without holding a controller in your hands. To me it’s one of the most exciting advancements in gaming technology in [...]

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Fitness Games For The Xbox 360 Kinect: A Review

I haven’t mentioned it much here, but I enjoy video gaming. Maybe a bit too much, it may be part of what has gotten me into such bad shape – sitting on the couch vegging out all the time. Well now, you can enjoy still enjoy playing video games, but get a workout while you’re [...]

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For A Better Workout Don’t Stretch Beforehand

One thing I can often remember doing in high school physical education classes is stretching before we did any vigorous exercise. We had to “stretch those muscles out!” they said, or we might hurt ourselves. Now there are studies showing that just the opposite might be true. From MSNBC Want a better workout? Then don’t [...]

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Interval Training Can Cut Your Exercise Time

In the past when I’ve tried to lose weight I’ve found that one of the things that works best for me is when I workout using high intensity interval training in combination with some form of resistance training (along with eating healthier of course). Now they’re finding that by using interval training you may be [...]

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Manual Muscle Testing For Core Stability

Manual muscle testing is a skill that takes time and practice to perform with reliability. However, it is a valuable tool for fitness professionals. There are visual and verbal cues that can be used to perform an exercise properly but looks can be deceiving. Let’s use the squat exercise as an example. If you were [...]

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Does The Bowflex Treadclimber Really Back Up Its Bold Claims?

The other night I saw an infomercial for the Bowflex Treadclimber TC5000 which is like a combination of a treadmill and elliptical machine in one that helps reduce joint stress and claims to burn 2 x the calories than on a regular treadmill due to their 3-in 1-technology (which I’m still not sure what that [...]

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The Science Behind My Love For Running

This is a guest post by Joe over at joetherunner.com. His site is about how running can change your life; make you a better father, husband, and friend. You can check out his site at the URL above, or by subscribing to his feed here. My love of running started off like many long lasting [...]

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Alternative Exercises For Those Who Don’t Like Running

If you’re going to be attempting a weight loss regimen and getting fit, you know you’re going to have to start doing some sort of cardiovascular workout. Most often people will use running as their workout of choice, however, it isn’t for everyone. Running can carry some risks along with it, and for some people [...]

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Why Core Training Workouts Need More Than Ab Exercises

In recent years core training workouts and abdominal training have become synonymous but core conditioning programs need more than just abdominal exercises. The “core” is the body’s center of gravity and origin of movement and actually consists of many different muscles that stabilize the trunk and hips, allowing efficient movement of the upper and lower [...]

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Choosing The Right Music For Your Workout Can Increase Your Efficiency, Endurance And Lessen Fatigue

When I go running, or workout with weights, I’ve always found that a powerful motivating factor can be the music that I listen to. If I listen to upbeat music that sets a good pace, I’ll often have an extremely good workout. If I don’t listen to music or the music just isn’t as upbeat [...]

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