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- Definition: Physical Fitness Test - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2007 from Debbie MolisA physical fitness test is a test designed to measure physical strength, agility, and endurance. They are commonly employed in educational institutions as part of the physical education curriculum, in medicine as part of diagnostic testing, and as eligibility requirements in fields that focus on ...
Views: 30295(3 votes) - Which Muscles Should You Train Together Bodybuilding? - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2011 from Joel MorelAbove all things, the most important aspect of building muscle is the stimulation of those muscles during an intense workout. To ensure all the hard work and commitment you are putting into your workouts actually pays off, creating a set structure should be seen as crucial. I call this ...
Views: 11391 - Bad Muscle Building Habits To Be Avoided - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2009 from Tim RyanDeveloping good habits is crucial to build muscle up on a long term basis. It is highly important to be consistently doing the right things if you want to keep building muscle. Unfortunately often people get into bad habits without thinking about the danger they are risking or about how much ...
Views: 10073(1 vote) - Eight Great Reasons To Add Rowing To Your Workout Program for Cardio and Health - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2009 from Aliesa GeorgeYesterday I switched things up for my regular aerobic workout and did my cardio on the rowing machine. Whew…I forgot what a great whole-body workout you can get on a rowing machine. If you’re one to always head to the treadmill, bike, or elliptical machine - I’d encourage you to check out the ...
Views: 9073(3 votes) - The Difference between Mace and Pepper Spray. - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2008 from john audlee audleeMace and pepper spray are both excellent personal protection safety sprays that offer portability combined with tremendous effectiveness. Both security sprays are loosely regulated and are legal in almost every state, providing a self defense alternative to those who may not be able to carry ...
Views: 8884(1 vote) - Definition: Physical Training - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2007 from Debbie MolisAs controversial as what physical training methods to use is the topic of physical training frequency. Physical training frequency is how often you should physically train to get optimum performance improvements to reach your fitness training goals. Let me first ask you a question... Why do ...
Views: 7971 - The Benefits of Boot Camp Training - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2011 from Joshua HewettBoot Camp group workouts have proven to be more than just the latest fitness trend. Thousands of participants have been reshaping their bodies and reclaiming their health and vitality with the help of fitness Boot Camps, and many trainers are taking notice. More and more fitness professionals ...
Views: 7679(1 vote) - So You Want To Become A Top Personal Trainer? - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2008 from Boyd MyersThere are few jobs in today’s society where someone with a little more than a heartbeat can become financially successful. Unfortunately, far too many individuals in the aforementioned group believe that they can attain a certification to become a personal trainer and the money will start ...
Views: 7214 - Is Your Ab Workout Making Your Waist Bigger? - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2014 from Dianne VillanoThis is something that bothers me every time I go to the gym, look at my news feed on facebook or happen by one of the "boot camps" while out and about walking Zoe. I see a lot of people wasting their time with ineffective exercises, risking injury and building bigger, blockier waists. It ...
Views: 6973 - How To Eat To Build Muscle At Fast Food Joints - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2009 from Tim RyanKeeping down two jobs, meetings to attend, kids to pick up from school and such like there are so many distractions, time constraints and pressures that if we are not vigilant can only lead to one thing... {not enough time to plan and organise your meals}. If you are anting to pack on muscle ...
Views: 6725(1 vote) - Five Options for Losing Weight – Which one is best? - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2009 from Damien YoungIn a few short months, millions of people will make a resolution to lose weight and get into better shape. While this is a popular and great resolution to make, most people will go about it completely in the wrong way. Many will go out and buy the newest, hottest and most talked about diet. ...
Views: 6302(3 votes) - The Best Muscle Building Secrets For Fast Recovery - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2008 from Tony SchwartzIf muscle building is your goal then you need to pay attention to your recovery. After all, this is where muscle is built. A great training program will put you on the right path, but if you don’t take measures for optimal recovery then don’t expect to be stronger or bigger at your next ...
Views: 6011 - Developing Pilates Training Programs for Clients with Attention Deficit Disorder - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2009 from Aliesa George"I have a question about a client with Attention Deficit Disorder, ADD. She takes medication for it and sometimes it works better than others. I try to minimize distractions in and around the studio and I try to be very clear with my queing. Is there something I could be doing to focus her? ...
Views: 5882(4 votes) - Why Leg Raises Contribute to Back Pain - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2011 from Dr. Len LopezAbout 30 years ago we learned that straight legged sit-ups were bad for us because it caused back pain. But aren’t lying or hanging leg raises the same thing as the straight legged sit-ups – done in reverse? Aren’t we using the same muscles, whether we raise our legs and keep our upper body ...
Views: 5815(1 vote) - Managing Osgood Schlatter Disease and Hip Pain - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2011 from Danica SusanPain is a symptom that is indicative is several disorders such as Osgood Schlatter disease and conditions where hip pain is present. In all conditions, pain management is very important such that you can go on with your activities and for you to achieve comfort. Here are some things that you can ...
Views: 5762 - The Importance Of 2-Way Radios During A Disaster - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2008 from Craig ElliottA disaster is chaos, by definition. Disasters result in confusion and misdirection. Many people want to help, but unfortunately, often add to the turmoil. The biggest hurdle in a disaster is communication. Everything from interpersonal interactions to professional rescuer communications breaks ...
Views: 5600 - 10 Reasons Physical Health is crucial for Children - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2018 from Rashmi AdwaniWe have all heard that exercise is important but can you realize why? Exercise has all sorts of benefits. Exercise increases your skill degree. Exercising provides oxygen and nourishment to your whole body helping to work more effectively and boost your endurance. Visiting the playground, ...
Views: 5422 - Should You Train If You're Walking Like John Wayne? - by Submitted on May 15, 2013 from Richard ClarkeAching After Exercise? Leave Time To Recover Or Power Through? You remember John Wayne from the cowboy films don’t you? The way he used to walk after getting off his horse was like he had just done a viscous leg session down the gym! So today you have completed an intense session in ...
Views: 5331 - Verkhoshansky & Siff's Supertraining Review - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2009 from Tony SchwartzThe latest edition of the sport science classic "Supertraining" by Prof. Yuri Verkhoshansky and the late Mel Siff is set to be released on September 15, 2009. This will be the first new edition of the book since 2003. This book has been often referred to by strength coaches and sport ...
Views: 5183(1 vote) - When Your Client Just Won't Lose Weight - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Celeste HackettThis article is for anyone who helps others lose weight as a profession. You may be a coach, nutritionist, dietician, personal trainer, nurse, EFT practitioner, doctor, therapist or even a hypnotist. No matter how you implement your program for your clients, I think you’ll find this ...
Views: 4998(2 votes) - Advantages Of Remote Computer Support Services - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2008 from james larryRemote computer support is a term given to a comprehensive array of solutions for computer software and a few basic hardware errors. It is gaining wide exposure among regular computer and internet users as a cost efficient method to keep your computer network, or an individual desktop PC in a ...
Views: 4645 - No Pain no Gain - True or False - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2009 from Danielle VindezWikipedia tells us that suffering, or pain, “is an individual's basic affective experience of unpleasantness and aversion associated with harm or threat of harm”. The threat can be physically or emotionally provoked, and physically or emotionally experienced, or both. Delayed onset muscle ...
Views: 4518 - Tips for Post-Workout Recovery - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2010 from Dale MillerAfter a trip to the gym most of us get on with our day and hope that we have pushed ourselves just the right amount. Too much, and we will end up feeling sore the next day, too little and the hour and a half might end up having been wasted. Assuming that we have stretched before and after and ...
Views: 4480(5 votes) - ***Balanced, Healthy, Masculine Men - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2013 from Anne Merkel, Ph.D. NDMen who are awakened to the Mind, Body, Spirit connections of life choose to be balanced, healthy, and still maintain their masculinity. I love these guys! And, sometimes in this society this is a challenging balancing act. • How does a man acknowledge his feelings, so as to best manage his ...
Views: 4429(1 vote) - Maximize Your Zumba Workout Results: 5 Tips - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2011 from Brandy SinotoIf you're like me, you tried Zumba once and you were hooked! Congratulations to all of you who make time to regularly go get your sweat on, shake your booty, let it all go, leave shame at the door, join the party and better your health! Zumba is so fun, even if I weren't burning calories I'd ...
Views: 4388(1 vote) - 3 Great Reasons Why Hiring A Personal Trainer Is Worth the Investment - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2013 from Andrew SchmarjeIs hiring a personal trainer worth the Investment? This is a natural question for anyone considering hiring a personal trainer. There isn't any one answer to that question, since a lot depends on your budget, and the personal trainer in question. You wouldn't want to be a guinea pig for ...
Views: 4303 - The Best Exercise Routine For Busy People - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2009 from david mauntzLets face it. With the busy lifestyle that our society lives, when it comes down to exercising, people want the fastest and most efficient program possible. So this brings about two questions. One, HOW MUCH TIME is required to get actual results from a fitness program? Two, WHAT needs to be done ...
Views: 4140(3 votes) - Definition: Personal Training Program - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2007 from Debbie MolisUnder the surface, every body is built the same. Each of us has an athlete's body buried down there somewhere – and we all have the ability to move like athletes. Some of us are just ahead of others in terms of our fitness progress. However, with appropriate nutrition, sleep and exercise, ...
Views: 3957 - The Art to Building Muscles Faster - 5 Ways to Successfully Build Muscles - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2011 from Simone BrownLooking good and strong is not bad but starting it through those magazines doesn’t help much in building your muscles fast. If you want to build muscles fast, you need a different approach. You may mistakenly believe that using steroids will show amazing results regarding your getting muscular ...
Views: 3861 - Pull-ups, Why They are Important to Your Workout - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2010 from Dr. Len LopezPush-ups and pull-ups have long been considered the two best exercises you can do to train your upper body. The reason for that is these two exercises target every major muscle group of your upper body. You’d be surprised as to how good of shape you can get into when you only perform these two ...
Views: 3797(3 votes) - Overcoming Barriers to Optimum Health and Fitness Part 1: Lack of Time - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2013 from Andrew SchmarjeChanging your body and getting in great shape is just as much mental as it is physical if not more so. Almost everyone is physically capable of exercising, eating right, changing their body and getting in better shape. It is the mental factors that hinder nearly everyone from accomplishing ...
Views: 3779(5 votes) - PLAB 1 Course and PLAB 2 Course in London - Explained - by Submitted on Nov 29, 2011 from jennifer anistonPLAB 1 Course in London and PLAB 2 Course PLAB Course is extensive and that’s why doctors and International Medical Graduates require help from professionals to qualify the PLAB test. This course has been categorised into two courses: i. PLAB 1 course ii. PLAB 2 Course We will discuss ...
Views: 3676 - What Are The Advantages Of Working With A Personal Trainer At A Studio Over A Gym? - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2009 from Mike DeiblerPersonal Training has become a popular service today. You can easily find a trainer to help you reach your fitness goals all over the place. You will see trainers working with gym members, teaching outside at beaches and parks, or you can even have a trainer visit you at your home to work. ...
Views: 3627 - Push-ups: The Best Most Complete Upper Body Exercise in the World - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2010 from Bob Weinstein, Lt. Colonel, U.S. Army, RetiredPush-ups: The Best Most Complete Upper Body Exercise in the World By Lt. Col. Bob Weinstein, USAR-Ret. The push-up is hands down the best, most complete upper body exercise in the world. Here are a variety of ways to perform push-ups. A push-up demonstrates the portability and flexibility of ...
Views: 3553(1 vote) - The 90 Second Fitness Solution - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2010 from Renee AllertAre you following a Fitness Training Program? No? Not enough time? Let me introduce you to a brilliant fitness strength training – The 90 Second Fitness Solution by Pete Cerqua. Sounds great, doesn’t it? Just 90 seconds and you are fit. The perfect quick fix we are all looking for. It is ...
Views: 3524(2 votes) - School-Based Physical Education - Five-Step Leadership Program - by Submitted on May 24, 2010 from Bob Weinstein, Lt. Colonel, U.S. Army, Retired"Take care of our children and show them the way.” We live in a culture of sedentary living and overeating. Our children are watching, listening and learning about life and how to live from us adults, their leaders. They are not interested in what we have to say. They are carefully watching ...
Views: 3447(2 votes) - Flying With Mace And The Role It Played In 9/11. - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2008 from john audlee audleeFlying with any substance seems to be a toss-up these days, leaving us to wonder if we will be allowed to board the plane, or even just make it through the screening process. Just the thought of trying to sneak a banned item through airport security is enough to cause disturbing thoughts of ...
Views: 3323 - Easy Pole Dancing Beginner Moves-Pole Tricks Step By Step - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2015 from Joan RiversEasy pole dancing beginner moves ; What Happens In A Pole Dance Class? Pole tricks step by step; Easy pole dancing tricks step by step to advanced; A complete guide to learn everything about Pole Dancing is provided at the end of this write-up (Author's Bio), meanwhile let's build the ...
Views: 3308 - Pleasure vs. Pain - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2009 from Anthony DAlessandroWhen I listen to a speaker, even if I get just one or two things from them, it’s a success. I don’t expect you to do everything I say, just take the things that work for you. Take a few nuggets and apply them to your life and you’ll start seeing dramatic results. Now the name of this article ...
Views: 3256(3 votes) - 2 Weeks Off Exercise .... How To Regain Motivation - by Submitted on May 15, 2013 from Richard ClarkeWe all know how hard it is to get into a regular routine of exercising and we’ve probably all experienced how much easier it is to slip out of the routine and get into a habit of doing nothing. The great benefits that exercise offer are explained throughout many of the articles on this ...
Views: 3123 - Is Muay Thai Kickboxing a Good Street Fighting Martial Art - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2012 from Travis LutterMuay Thai or Thai kick boxing has seen a surge in popularity in recent years thanks to Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) where many of the competitors employ this brutal and sometimes deadly art. In fact the Gracies were inspired to promote mixed martial arts matches after a trip to ...
Views: 3110 - How to Achieve Personal Growth - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2011 from Alfred WhittmanPersonal growth pushes a person towards the perfection of his or her being. It involves development of the inner and outer self. The inner self is comprised of the emotion towards situations, self-concept and understanding of the nature of life, values formation, and social freedom and ...
Views: 3075 - 20 Common Workout Mistakes & Solutions - by Submitted on May 15, 2013 from Richard ClarkeThe last few weeks I have been really getting into and writing about the nutritional sides of things. There is so much to be said about nutrition and all of the new research and discoveries that have been made in the field; it is an exciting and scary time. But I am going back to exercise ...
Views: 2993(1 vote) - Book Review: Becoming a Personal Trainer for Dummies - by Submitted on Dec 24, 2007 from Debbie MolisThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Personal Trainers and Personal Training. Personal Trainers design exercise routines, provide education on physical fitness and give motivation and support to help their clients achieve better health. Craig Burton is the Official Guide ...
Views: 2990 - Book Review: NSCA's Essentials of Personal Training - by Submitted on Dec 24, 2007 from Debbie MolisThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Personal Trainers and Personal Training. Personal Trainers design exercise routines, provide education on physical fitness and give motivation and support to help their clients achieve better health. Craig Burton is the Official Guide ...
Views: 2982 - Essential Tips To Build Muscle Up Fast - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2009 from Tim RyanWhen it comes to building muscle, more and faster is pretty much what most weight lifters want. The additional self-confidence, good health and respect that can be gained from having a more muscular physique is always well worth the effort. So with that in mind here are three great tips to build ...
Views: 2980(1 vote) - Measuring Movement : The Best Kept Secret in Improving Athletic Performance? - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2009 from Eric Dagati“How did you know that?” asks David, an aspiring young Bergen County track athlete, in astonishment. He wonders in amazement how his trainer, Eric D’Agati, knew his left calf was significantly tighter than his right. “I had a 50/50 shot,” Eric jokes, when in reality he is going over the results ...
Views: 2949(2 votes) - For Hard Gainers: Body Building Misconceptions That Keep You Slim - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2011 from Steven DeAngeloI usually get email messages coming from hard gainers seeking guidance on how to put on weight plus build muscles. It normally goes something similar to this: "So i'm 5 foot 11, and one hundred thirty pounds... I eat a lot of foods every single day and yet I can't manage to put on any hefty ...
Views: 2941 - Using the Bench Press for Gaining Muscle Fast - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2010 from Brandon CookThe beginning of the week always seems to start off with everyone heading to the gym for their favorite workout day, you know it, Chest Day. This more probable than not includes the bench press as their primary exercise. The bench press is frequently proclaimed as the best upper body builder and ...
Views: 2895(5 votes) - Personal Training: Sometimes the - "Un-profession" - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2008 from Boyd MyersAlthough there are a select few personal trainers that strive to deliver above and beyond their clients' expectations, all to often the opposite is true. The true professionals in the business of health and fitness are sometimes hard to find. We've all heard personal training horror stories, but ...
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