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- Potential Causes of Lower Back Pain - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2010 from Charles InnissBack Pain is a complex problem and there is no simple answer to the question, What causes back pain? One of the reasons that it is difficult to determine what causes back pain is that there are many structures that can be injured in the lower back (lumbar) region. You can injure the muscles, ...
Views: 1004(3 votes) - Halloween Weight Loss and Healthy Eating Tips - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2010 from Charles InnissIt's hard all year long to stick to a weight loss plan, but it can be even more difficult during the Halloween season. Candy wreaks havoc on your metabolism, and processed sugar will really slow down your metabolism. When you eat high amounts of processed sugar and candy, your digestive ...
Views: 1244(2 votes) - Include Balance Exercises in Your Workout - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2010 from Charles InnissBalance exercises are often neglected in fitness routines, but having good balance is an important part of overall joint health and injury prevention. One of the reasons that balance training is left out of fitness programs is that it has little impact on how your body looks. Instead, balance ...
Views: 974(2 votes) - How many sit ups does it take to burn one pound of fat! - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2010 from Charles InnissSo many people have the fitness goal to lose stomach fat, and in order to do that many people turn to sit ups. One important point is that you cannot spot reduce body fat. Spot reduction is the #1 Abdominal Exercise Myth. Big marketing companies keep perpetuating the spot reduction myth ...
Views: 12188(2 votes) - Different Abdominal Exercise Equipment for your Ab Workouts - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2010 from Charles InnissPeople are always looking for the best ab exercise equipment and here is a run-down of 5 pieces of equipment that you can use in your ab workouts (for pictures and full descriptions of more than 50 abdominal exercises check the resource box below). #1 The Stability Ball (Exercise Ball) The ...
Views: 1556(4 votes) - Using an Exercise Ball in Your Core Workouts - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2010 from Charles InnissThe Exercise Ball has become one of the most popular pieces of exercise equipment in the fitness industry. It has many names. Some people refer to it as a Stability Ball, Swiss Ball, or Physioball. There are 3 main reasons people perform abdominal exercises on an exercise ball. When doing ...
Views: 951 - Mastering the Most Important Core Exercise: Learn the Drawing-In Maneuver - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2010 from Charles InnissForget about crunches, sit ups, or leg raises. The drawing-in maneuver to engage the transversus abdominus is the most important core exercise to master if you want to develop core stability. If you’ve never heard of the transversus abdominus I wouldn’t be surprised. It the deepest of the ...
Views: 4954(1 vote) - Finding the Best Abdominal Exercises for Your Workouts - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2010 from Charles InnissSince I am a personal trainer, I am often asked… What is the Best Abdominal Exercise? And my answer is often it depends. It depends on the goal. Now, I know most people want to know what is the best abdominal exercise to get rid of fat on their stomach, but unfortunately ab exercises by ...
Views: 985 - Lower Back Pain And Strong Ab Muscles - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2008 from Charles InnissMany gym goers and fitness minded people know that having strong abdominal muscles helps to support the lower back, but not that many people truly understand how and why. Before we get into it, let me say that lower back pain is complex, and you should always consult with licensed health ...
Views: 1160 - Are Sit Ups Bad For Your Back? - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2008 from Charles InnissOver the past years, full sit ups have fallen out of favor with personal trainers, and crunches have taken over as the most popular stomach exercise. The main reason crunches have taken over is the belief that full sit ups are bad for your back, and in this article we’ll explore the difference ...
Views: 16974(3 votes) - 10 Core Training Tips And Core Workout Tips - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2008 from Charles InnissCore training has become popular as a fitness philosophy because it is a great way to build a strong foundation. Here are 10 Core Exercise Tips. Tip #1: Activate Your Abdominal Muscles The abdominal muscles play a significant role in core stability. The deep abdominal muscles contract to ...
Views: 901 - Anatomy of the Abdominal Muscles - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2008 from Charles InnissIn fitness the biggest fascination in fitness is getting a flat stomach or having washboard abs, but in this article I want to talk about the anatomy of the ab muscles. There are 4 muscles in the anterior (front) abdominal wall. They are the rectus abdominus, the external oblique, the internal ...
Views: 1006 - Core Training and Core Exercises on the Bosu Ball - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2008 from Charles InnissIn gyms all across the country, people are using many different tools to exercise their core muscles. Some people really like the Swiss ball (Exercise Ball), and some people really like using the Bosu Ball. The Bosu Ball is half of a Swiss ball on a flat rubber platform, and it stands for Both ...
Views: 1834 - 7 Lower Abdominal Workout Tips - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2008 from Charles InnissThere is some debate in the fitness industry about how to work the lower abdominal muscles. The truth is that the 6 pack (rectus abdominus) is one muscle that has distinct sections. And although you cannot only contract the lower portion of the rectus abdominus, you can emphasize it a little ...
Views: 1098 - Can Diet Sodas Prevent Weight Loss - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2008 from Charles InnissRecently there has been a lot of talk about a study that found that people who drank at least 1 diet soda a day were more likely to gain weight and suffer Metabolic Syndrome. I know that there is a lot of conflicting information about weight loss. But if you want to lose weight and decrease ...
Views: 884 - Lower Back Pain And Strong Lower Back Muscles - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2008 from Charles InnissI have been a physical therapist and personal trainer for more than 10 years, and so many people come into the gym and tell me that they need to strengthen their abdominal muscles to take pressure off their lower back. Now it is true that the abdominal muscles help to support the lower back, ...
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