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Too Busy To Exercise? You Need To Read This!

This post is for anyone who "thinks" they are too busy to exercise! Heather, a good friend of mine, is one of the busiest people I know. She has also made a commitment to fitness. She shared this personal story with me and here is an exerpt from it: "Over the past three days or so, I’ve gained a better understanding of why women of my age (the specifics of which is an irrelevant detail) lose track of their gym passes and the will to fight the good fight on personal fitness. I’m nowhere near quitting. I’ve done this for too long and believe that exercise tones a lot more than my body. It smooths out the rough spots in my emotions; it gives me spiritual muscle for Life’s considerable challenges. It gains me “thinking time,” enhancing my sense of perspective. It makes me smile more and wrinkle less." <a href="http://www.heatherdugan.com/blogNEW/2009/08/13/moms-on-monkey-bars/">Read the rest of the story</a>. Have a great workout today! Be sure and download your <a href="http://www.yourfitnessuniversity.com/bodyweight_500_metabolic_fat_burner_workouts.html">Free Bodyweight 500 Metabolic Fat Burner Workouts</a> and start shaping your body faster! Mark Dilworth, BA, PES <a href="http://yourfitnessuniversity.com/">Your Fitness University</a> <a href="http://myfitnesshut.blogspot.com/">My Fitness Hut</a> <a href="http://herfitnesshut.com/">Her Fitness Hut</a> <a href="http://sportsfitnesshut.blogspot.com/">Sports Fitness Hut</a> <a href="http://rapidfatlossandsixpackabs.com/">Rapid Fat Loss and Six Pack Abs</a>

Too Busy To Exercise? You Need To Read This!

This post is for anyone who "thinks" they are too busy to exercise! Heather, a good friend of mine, is one of the busiest people...

Two Workouts A Day Produces More Growth Hormone And Fat Burn

With all the talk about some athletes using growth hormone formulas (which is stupid in my opinion), you should know that your body naturally produces growth hormone. According to research, growth hormone in your adult body works great to produce the <a href="http://myfitnesshut.blogspot.com/2008/03/you-need-to-burn-subcutaneous-and.html">fat-burning</a> results you want. Growth hormone elevations during exercise have been shown to decrease body fat and increase protein synthesis after exercise. Growth hormone helps promote tissue repair and <a href="http://myfitnesshut.blogspot.com/2008/03/make-most-of-your-time-in-gym.html">muscle mass growth from lifting weights</a>. Research also shows that growth hormone increases in proportion to exercise duration during <a href="http://myfitnesshut.blogspot.com/2008/04/burn-300-calories-in-20-minutes.html">aerobic activity</a>. Doing a second workout during the day (even a short one) keeps growth hormone levels high throughout the day. This will give you even more body fat burning. Finally, growth hormone increases more in men than in women when both had the same exercise load. HARD, SMART WORKOUTS WILL GIVE YOU ALL THE GROWTH HORMONE INCREASES THAT YOU NEED! YOU DON'T HAVE TO TAKE SHORTCUTS WITH FORMULAS THAT COULD BE DANGEROUS FOR YOUR BODY! Be sure and download your <a href="http://www.yourfitnessuniversity.com/bodyweight_500_metabolic_fat_burner_workouts.html">Free Bodyweight 500 Metabolic Fat Burner Workouts</a> and start shaping your body faster! Mark Dilworth, BA, PES <a href="http://yourfitnessuniversity.com/">Your Fitness University</a> <a href="http://myfitnesshut.blogspot.com/">My Fitness Hut</a> <a href="http://herfitnesshut.com/">Her Fitness Hut</a> <a href="http://sportsfitnesshut.blogspot.com/">Sports Fitness Hut</a> <a href="http://rapidfatlossandsixpackabs.com/">Rapid Fat Loss and Six Pack Abs</a>

Two Workouts A Day Produces More Growth Hormone And Fat Burn

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Take Precaution When Exercising In The Heat!

The weather is starting to heat up and you should adjust your workout routine (if you exercise outside)! Just a quick note here: you will get quicker results running outside than you will on a treadmill or other machine! When you run or exercise outside, you must generate all the momentum, fight against gravity's forces and fight against the elements (wind, etc.)! You should always stop exercising if you feel sick, have chills, headache, severe muscle burning or aching, dizziness or blurred vision. If your symptoms don't subside in a few minutes, you could be headed for a heat stroke that can kill you! During exercise or running events lasting 2-4 hours, fatigue, dehydration, muscle weakness/cramps and decreased coordination is caused by low levels of fluids, salt or glycogen (fuel from carbohydrate calories). It is important to keep your fluids, salt and glycogen levels adequate during competition because it is often too late once the symptoms show up! Endurance events, such as 10K runs, require your heart to efficiently pump oxygen in your bloodstream from your lungs into your muscles. A study from the University of Connecticut shows that with dehydration, your heart beats with far less force, so it pumps far less blood with each beat. Therefore, an inadequate amount of oxygen reaches your muscles. You also need to be aware of <a href="http://myfitnesshut.blogspot.com/2007/05/water-intoxication.html">water intoxication (Hyponatremia)</a> when exercising in the heat. <a href="http://myfitnesshut.blogspot.com/2007/05/water-intoxication.html">Hyponatremia</a> is basically a low concentration of sodium in the blood. Sodium is required to draw and distribute water through membranes in the body. When you sweat, you lose water and salt. If the sodium levels in your blood get too low (<a href="http://myfitnesshut.blogspot.com/2007/05/water-intoxication.html">hyponatremia</a>), you will no longer be able to move water across your body's membranes and you will become dehydrated - even if you are drinking enough water. Some of the signs and symptoms of <a href="http://myfitnesshut.blogspot.com/2007/05/water-intoxication.html">hyponatremia</a> include bloating, upset stomach, nausea, headaches, cramps, disorientation, slurred speech and confusion. Untreated, hyponatremia and dehydration can lead to collapse, convulsions, and sometimes even death! Don't depend on thirst to tell you when you lack fluids. When you are going to exercise for more than a couple of hours, especially in hot weather, drink small amounts of water frequently and eat salted snacks or consume a sports drink. Take care exercising this summer! Be sure and download your <a href="http://www.yourfitnessuniversity.com/bodyweight_500_metabolic_fat_burner_workouts.html">Free Bodyweight 500 Metabolic Fat Burner Workouts</a> and start shaping your body faster! Mark Dilworth, BA, PES <a href="http://yourfitnessuniversity.com/">Your Fitness University</a> <a href="http://myfitnesshut.blogspot.com/">My Fitness Hut</a> <a href="http://herfitnesshut.com/">Her Fitness Hut</a> <a href="http://sportsfitnesshut.blogspot.com/">Sports Fitness Hut</a> <a href="http://rapidfatlossandsixpackabs.com/">Rapid Fat Loss and Six Pack Abs</a>

Take Precaution When Exercising In The Heat!

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Exercise With Correct Movements To Avoid Injuries

The number one reason that you won't reach your <a href="http://sportsfitnesshut.blogspot.com/2007/11/sports-power-article-series-part-2.html">power</a> potential is a weak <a href="http://sportsfitnesshut.blogspot.com/2007/11/core-training-article-series-part-1.html">core area</a>. Exercising with more power will make your workouts more efficient and will better tone your body. The saying "you are only as strong as your weakest link" is true in the case of the human body. The majority of powerful movements are either initiated or transfer through the body's core area. Many injuries, including <a href="http://myfitnesshut.blogspot.com/2007/12/exercise-technique-article-series-part.html">low back pain</a>, can also be linked to a weak core area. Functional training should be a huge part of your strength and conditioning program. Or, stated another way, you should be trained for how you want to live and play. For example, if you are a triathlete, your training would mirror many of the same techniques used by athletes. Some traditional training techniques, such as machine weight training, have not focused on functional training. Here are some tips to follow: 1. Your body needs to stabilized and strengthened before progressing to high-speed power exercise programs. If this is not done, you are headed for certain injury when more intense exercises are introduced. Along the same lines, you should perform an exercise correctly before progressing to power exercises. 2. If you perform core exercises in a standing position, you will also work the important hip stabilizer muscles and not just the abdominals. A great full-body core exercise is the medicine ball chop. 3. The core exercises should be <a href="http://myfitnesshut.blogspot.com/2007/11/your-bodys-posture-get-it-corrected_21.html">multi-planar</a>, multi-dimensional and progressive. Many daily movements involve twisting, rotating, turning, etc. The exercises should also constantly challenge and improve (progressive) your <a href="http://sportsfitnesshut.blogspot.com/2008/01/dynamic-balance-and-proprioception.html">balance</a>. Finally, your training should target endurance, strength and power. Be sure and download your <a href="http://myfitnesshut.blogspot.com/p/bodyweight-500-metabolic-fat-burner.html#.UeTaltLqmuI">Free Bodyweight 500 Metabolic Fat Burner Program</a> and start shaping your body faster! Mark Dilworth, BA, PES <a href="http://yourfitnessuniversity.com/">Your Fitness University</a> <a href="http://myfitnesshut.blogspot.com/">My Fitness Hut</a> <a href="http://herfitnesshut.com/">Her Fitness Hut</a> <a href="http://sportsfitnesshut.blogspot.com/">Sports Fitness Hut</a> <a href="http://rapidfatlossandsixpackabs.com/">Rapid Fat Loss and Six Pack Abs</a>

Exercise With Correct Movements To Avoid Injuries

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Don't Skip Your Post-Workout Nutrition

Post-workout nutrition is important to help the body recover from intense exercise (especially weight training). It is not necessary to eat immediately after your workout (if you want to eat immediately after a workout, YOU DIDN'T WORKOUT VERY HARD)! There is a 45 minute to 1 hour window where replenishing your body's fuel (carbs, protein, fats) will optimize your tissue's repair and growth. Carbohydrates are important for glycogen stores recovery. The type of carbohydrates consumed are not as important as the amount consumed (replenishment is the key issue). If you miss this "window of opportunity" to optimize muscle repair and growth, it is gone forever. So, how many daily carbs should you consume to replenish glycogen stores? It depends on your size and how intense you exercise. Your body needs a minimum of 200 grams of carbs per day if you are a light exerciser. You will feel tired and listless without this amount of carbs. If your workouts involve <a href="http://sportsfitnesshut.blogspot.com/2007/10/what-is-plyometrics.html">plyometrics</a>, <a href="http://sportsfitnesshut.blogspot.com/2008/01/master-running-mechanics-to-improve.html">speed</a> and weight training, you need about 2.5 grams of daily carbs per pound of body weight. A 180 pound person would need at least 450 grams of carbs each day to function properly. When you are training for marathons or triathlons, you need high amounts of daily carbs. About 3.5 to 4.5 grams per pound of body weight is needed. So, a 180 pound person would need 630 to 810 grams of carbs per day. These people sometimes use <a href="http://sportsfitnesshut.blogspot.com/2008/03/carbohydrate-loading-may-help.html">carbohydrate loading</a> before events. Protein is another critical post-exercise nutrient. Protein provides amino acids which are used to repair and rebuild damaged tissues as a result of intense exercise. Protein shakes will work well here. To summarize, the post-exercise meal should consist of carbohydrates, protein and a small amount of essential fats. A drink, such as a smoothie, is good because it is quickly digestible. A ratio of 2g carbs/1g protein is desirable. The carbs should be <a href="http://myfitnesshut.blogspot.com/2008/03/glycemic-index-and-glycemic-load.html">high glycemic</a>, the proteins should be easily digestible (whey, egg or casein) and the fats should be from sources such as fish or flax oil. -Catherine Ebeling and Mike Geary are co-authors of the popular ebook, <a href="http://healthhut.mikegeary1.hop.clickbank.net/?pid=240" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fat-Burning Kitchen,</a> which shows you how to totally revamp your kitchen to make your body a fat-burning machine! Mark Dilworth, BA, PES <a href="http://yourfitnessuniversity.com/">Your Fitness University</a> <a href="http://myfitnesshut.blogspot.com/">My Fitness Hut</a> <a href="http://herfitnesshut.com/">Her Fitness Hut</a> <a href="http://sportsfitnesshut.blogspot.com/">Sports Fitness Hut</a> <a href="http://rapidfatlossandsixpackabs.com/">Rapid Fat Loss and Six Pack Abs</a>

Don't Skip Your Post-Workout Nutrition

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Ankle Sprains Weaken Your Butt!

Have you ever tried to exercise when your butt (mainly gluteus maximus) isn't working properly?! It is almost impossible to have a good workout when "your butt just isn't in it!" Research has proven that ankle sprains weaken the neural drive to your <a href="http://myfitnesshut.blogspot.com/2008/01/fire-up-then-shape-up-your-glutes-part.html">gluteus maximus and gluteus medius</a>! Who would have thunk it! Also, the gluteus maximus is the largest muscle of the buttocks, so take care of it! When it comes to exercise injuries, prevention is critical. And, when injuries can't be prevented, treatment of any soft tissue (tendons, ligaments, muscles) injury during the first 24-72 hours is important to offset any further injury and inflammation. The general rule of thumb is to use the R.I.C.E.R. principle (REST, ICE, COMPRESSION, ELEVATION, REFERRAL FOR MEDICAL ASSISTANCE). Ankle sprains can be avoided by learning proper <a href="http://sportsfitnesshut.blogspot.com/2008/04/avoid-knee-injuries-with-proper.html">landing/jumping techniques</a> and <a href="http://sportsfitnesshut.blogspot.com/2008/01/master-running-mechanics-to-improve.html">correct running mechanics</a>. Faulty footwork used during deceleration (such as coming to a sudden stop) also causes many ankle sprains. If you are moving to your left during a lateral shuffle, the left leg must be in a position wide enough to stop momentum (just wider than the hips). This is commonly known as the athletic position. The left foot should also be pointed straight ahead and the ankle should be pointed upward (with weight on balls of feet). Pointing the ankle upward will help avoid sprained/rolled ankles and make the push off powerful. The knee should also be aligned inside the plant foot to avoid ankle rolls and to take pressure off the hip. "Cover your butt" by not spraining your ankles! Be sure and download your <a href="http://www.yourfitnessuniversity.com/bodyweight_500_metabolic_fat_burner_workouts.html">Free Bodyweight 500 Metabolic Fat Burner Workouts</a> and start shaping your body faster! Mark Dilworth, BA, PES <a href="http://yourfitnessuniversity.com/">Your Fitness University</a> <a href="http://myfitnesshut.blogspot.com/">My Fitness Hut</a> <a href="http://herfitnesshut.com/">Her Fitness Hut</a> <a href="http://sportsfitnesshut.blogspot.com/">Sports Fitness Hut</a> <a href="http://rapidfatlossandsixpackabs.com/">Rapid Fat Loss and Six Pack Abs</a>

Ankle Sprains Weaken Your Butt!

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Don't Pin Your Fat Loss Hopes On Products!

There is a flood of products that supposedly help you burn fat and lose weight. At best, these products are temporary solutions to your fat and weight problem! A general rule for you to follow with regards to <a href="http://myfitnesshut.blogspot.com/2008/03/you-need-to-burn-subcutaneous-and.html">fat loss</a>/weight loss is this: Don’t waste your money if the program offers a quick solution to your weight problem! Why? You need a permanent solution to your weight problem. A permanent solution takes hard, smart work and sacrifice on your part. Human nature always seeks the path of least resistance. Some of these products are: Hoodia, green tea, numerous fat burn products, fat loss pills, patches, creams......you fill in the blank! If you are significantly depending on these products to fix your problem, you will be disappointed with a lighter wallet to boot! And, some of these products are potentially harmful (remember ephedra)! If you're wondering about the safety of any supplement, check out the "Generally Regarded As Safe" (GRAS) list published by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Doctors, dieticians, and fitness experts agree that the best way to <a href="http://myfitnesshut.blogspot.com/2008/03/you-need-to-burn-subcutaneous-and.html">lose fat</a> and weight is to eat higher quality calories and increase your physical activity. <a href="http://myfitnesshut.blogspot.com/2008/03/make-most-of-your-time-in-gym.html">Weight training</a> (including body weight training) and <a href="http://myfitnesshut.blogspot.com/2008/02/cardio-exercise-doesnt-have-to-be.html">interval cardio exercise</a> will tone your body and provide the heart health you need. Just make the commitment and work hard! Your body will thank you! Download your FREE Report, <a href="http://myfitnesshut.getprograde.com/What-They-NEVER-Want-You-To-Know-About-DIET-PILLS.html">The Truth about Diet Pills!</a> Mark Dilworth, BA, PES <a href="http://yourfitnessuniversity.com/">Your Fitness University</a> <a href="http://myfitnesshut.blogspot.com/">My Fitness Hut</a> <a href="http://herfitnesshut.com/">Her Fitness Hut</a> <a href="http://sportsfitnesshut.blogspot.com/">Sports Fitness Hut</a> <a href="http://rapidfatlossandsixpackabs.com/">Rapid Fat Loss and Six Pack Abs</a>

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Shape and Tone Your Legs With Jump Training

Are you looking for ways to shape your lower body because your program isn't quite working?! After all, summer is just around the corner! I have a solution for you! Add some excitement and intensity to your leg workouts! If you have been doing your squats, lunges and step-ups that's great. Keep doing them. But, you need to mix it up a little with some jump training. Jump training has many benefits which include: <a href="http://myfitnesshut.blogspot.com/2008/03/you-need-to-burn-subcutaneous-and.html">burning body fat</a>, <a href="http://myfitnesshut.blogspot.com/2007/04/avoid-osteoporosis-pill.html">strengthening bones</a> and <a href="http://sportsfitnesshut.blogspot.com/search/label/Article%20Series--Sports%20Power">increasing power</a>. Jump training is high intensity training, placing great stress on the bones, joints, and connective tissue. Jump training places you at greater risk of injury than less intense training exercises. It is important to perform the exercises correctly before implementation of full-speed exercises. <a href="http://sportsfitnesshut.blogspot.com/2008/04/avoid-knee-injuries-with-proper.html">Jumping and landing techniques</a> should be mastered. Exercises should be performed on safe surfaces such as rubber mats, sprung floors, grass or sand. Concrete or other similar hard surfaces expose you to injury. And, you should have good core and lower body strength to reduce chances of injury. So you ask, where do I start? A good place to start is with an exercise you learned in kindergarden: jumping rope! There are many variations of jumping rope: two legs, one leg, alternating legs, shuffles, slalom, etc. You can progress to eventually jumping rope at full speed. Jumping rope is one of the best exercises for <a href="http://myfitnesshut.blogspot.com/2007/10/caloric-deficit-is-needed-over-time-to.html">burning calories</a>, burning fat, increasing bone density and <a href="http://sportsfitnesshut.blogspot.com/2008/01/dynamic-balance-and-proprioception.html">improving coordination/balance</a>. Another good jump exercise is jump squats. Learn proper jumping and landing techniques before progressing to full speed execution of this exercise. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiz8cEZUEzoQBIpZL8Grkmk6Y3DZpSb_QvCkPNwwuqdBkO2-Oe9kllbbg1msVC1GgH8TNdB-YJGM7Hzd6bAtpCQB0st9GLYX2vGMsiQVvS_JrjBfG_BZkBQAaRX6QVcARH64LUb-eHOAzU/s1600-h/squat+jump.gif"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5137276720698363922" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiz8cEZUEzoQBIpZL8Grkmk6Y3DZpSb_QvCkPNwwuqdBkO2-Oe9kllbbg1msVC1GgH8TNdB-YJGM7Hzd6bAtpCQB0st9GLYX2vGMsiQVvS_JrjBfG_BZkBQAaRX6QVcARH64LUb-eHOAzU/s200/squat+jump.gif" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" /></a> Jump your way to the body you want! Be sure and download your <a href="http://www.yourfitnessuniversity.com/bodyweight_500_metabolic_fat_burner_workouts.html">Free Bodyweight 500 Metabolic Fat Burner Workouts</a> and start shaping your body faster! Mark Dilworth, BA, PES <a href="http://yourfitnessuniversity.com/">Your Fitness University</a> <a href="http://myfitnesshut.blogspot.com/">My Fitness Hut</a> <a href="http://herfitnesshut.com/">Her Fitness Hut</a> <a href="http://sportsfitnesshut.blogspot.com/">Sports Fitness Hut</a> <a href="http://rapidfatlossandsixpackabs.com/">Rapid Fat Loss and Six Pack Abs</a>

Shape and Tone Your Legs With Jump Training

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Speed Up Your Cardio To Tone Up Your Body

Remember this: cardio exercise doesn't have to be aerobic! Aerobic exercise is an activity that is done continuously for more than 2 straight minutes (like treadmill and biking). If you want to tone up your body and look more athletic (but not too bulky), you should perform the majority of your cardio exercise using sprint intervals. Doing sprint intervals will activate your bulky fast-twitch muscle fibers to give you a <a href="http://myfitnesshut.blogspot.com/2008/04/burn-300-calories-in-20-minutes.html">more lean and toned body</a>. Just take a look at an athlete who competes in a speed sport. Their bodies are <a href="http://myfitnesshut.blogspot.com/2008/04/burn-300-calories-in-20-minutes.html">"ripped"</a> for a reason (most of their training is fast and explosive). Research has proven that the <a href="http://myfitnesshut.blogspot.com/2007/10/anaerobic-exercise-for-middle-aged-and.html">heart-health benefits of anaerobic exercise</a> is superior to aerobic exercise. Sprint intervals work this way: Sprint with maximum effort for 1 minute and walk or jog for 2 minutes to recover. Do this for 20 minutes. You could start by running on a flat surface and progress to inclines. This type of cardio should only be done 2-3 days a week to avoid burnout and injuries. A lower level of cardio intervals could be done this way: Run at 75% of your maximum heart rate for 1 minute and then jog for 2 minutes to recover. Complete this cycle for 20 minutes increasing the intensity each time up to 90%. Intensity can also be increased by using an incline on the treadmill or increasing the resistance on the bike. You should vary your intervals each workout to keep your body guessing. <a href="http://myfitnesshut.blogspot.com/2008/04/burn-300-calories-in-20-minutes.html">Burn more body fat</a> with fast (anaerobic) cardio sessions! Be sure and download your <a href="http://www.yourfitnessuniversity.com/bodyweight_500_metabolic_fat_burner_workouts.html">Free Bodyweight 500 Metabolic Fat Burner Workouts</a> and start shaping your body faster! Mark Dilworth, BA, PES <a href="http://yourfitnessuniversity.com/">Your Fitness University</a> <a href="http://myfitnesshut.blogspot.com/">My Fitness Hut</a> <a href="http://herfitnesshut.com/">Her Fitness Hut</a> <a href="http://sportsfitnesshut.blogspot.com/">Sports Fitness Hut</a> <a href="http://rapidfatlossandsixpackabs.com/">Rapid Fat Loss and Six Pack Abs</a>

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Improve Your Balance With Proprioceptively-Enriched Exercises

Have you been losing your balance (falling down, stumbling, etc.) more lately? Or, you say to yourself, "I'm not very coordinated!" It could be that you need to improve your balance by doing more challenging exercises when you workout! Kinesthetic awareness, or the ability to know where your body parts are in 3-dimensional space, is required for all movement. You can exercise to improve proprioception (joint and limb position sense) without using all of the fancy gadgets on the market today. Better proprioception brings about better balance and reduced risk of injuries. Balance training also improves your <a href="http://sportsfitnesshut.blogspot.com/2007/11/core-training-article-series-part-1.html">core strength</a>. Good balance exercises include: 1. One-legged exercises 2. Exercises performed on different surfaces 3. Exercises performed with eyes closed 4. Exercises on BOSU ball 5. Balance board exercises 6. <a href="http://myfitnesshut.blogspot.com/2008/05/avoid-plateaus-and-boredom-by-varying.html">Stability ball exercises</a> <a href="http://myfitnesshut.blogspot.com/2007/10/some-fitness-issues-for-women-ages-35.html">As you get older, balance becomes more of an issue</a>. We've all heard of people breaking bones because of a fall. Start incorporating balance exercises into your workout routine! Be sure and download your <a href="http://www.yourfitnessuniversity.com/bodyweight_500_metabolic_fat_burner_workouts.html">Free Bodyweight 500 Metabolic Fat Burner Workouts</a> and start shaping your body faster! Mark Dilworth, BA, PES <a href="http://yourfitnessuniversity.com/">Your Fitness University</a> <a href="http://myfitnesshut.blogspot.com/">My Fitness Hut</a> <a href="http://herfitnesshut.com/">Her Fitness Hut</a> <a href="http://sportsfitnesshut.blogspot.com/">Sports Fitness Hut</a> <a href="http://rapidfatlossandsixpackabs.com/">Rapid Fat Loss and Six Pack Abs</a>

Improve Your Balance With Proprioceptively-Enriched Exercises

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Avoid Plateaus and Boredom By Varying Workouts

Two of the most common complaints I hear from exercisers is that "I'm bored with my workouts" or "I'm not seeing any results from my workouts." This could be due to a number of factors. For example, if you are not seeing the <a href="http://myfitnesshut.blogspot.com/2008/03/you-need-to-burn-subcutaneous-and.html">fat loss</a> results you want, it could be that you are consuming too many <a href="http://myfitnesshut.blogspot.com/2007/10/caloric-deficit-is-needed-over-time-to.html">calories</a> (i.e., maintaining a caloric surplus). It doesn't help to burn 500 calories during your workout if you later consume 1000 calories! If you are getting bored with your workouts, then change it up! Varying your workout routine will also keep your body from adapting to the same old workout. If your body adapts to your workouts, you will not see much progress or you will plateau. Here's an example: Instead of doing your bench press or shoulder press on a bench, do the exercises on a stability ball. It will force your body to recruit more muscles to balance as you perform the lift. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_Cxcts08nE9MsJbS7AaX_Slz8IamIs-8LbXsD1KwX2bpdDm5Omx9BAmfO_ci5Zp4faDmWPiG6MvoGkNzoeEKkIHufW9GSx-06h21M2Xv6MvQBgEmIKLV2HzR6UAs2T4Wf7FrPZDDWc5jF/s1600-h/bench+press+on+ball.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5197535567235867474" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_Cxcts08nE9MsJbS7AaX_Slz8IamIs-8LbXsD1KwX2bpdDm5Omx9BAmfO_ci5Zp4faDmWPiG6MvoGkNzoeEKkIHufW9GSx-06h21M2Xv6MvQBgEmIKLV2HzR6UAs2T4Wf7FrPZDDWc5jF/s320/bench+press+on+ball.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" /></a> Here are some other ways to change up your workouts: Modes – foam rolls, sport beam, Pads, BOSU Ball, Discs Body Position – prone, supine, side-lying, kneeling, standing, sitting Extremities – two legs, one leg, two arms, one arm, staggered stance, rotation Resistance – barbell, dumbbell, machines, medicine balls, tubing Support – bench, stability ball, balance apparatus Plane of Motion – <a href="http://myfitnesshut.blogspot.com/2007/11/your-bodys-posture-get-it-corrected_21.html">sagittal, frontal, transverse</a> Change it up and challenge yourself when you exercise! Be sure and download your <a href="http://myfitnesshut.blogspot.com/p/dumbbell-and-medicine-ball-metabolic_17.html#.UeY_3tLqmuI">Free Dumbbell and Medicine Ball Metabolic Fat Burner Workouts</a> and start shaping your body faster! Mark Dilworth, BA, PES <a href="http://yourfitnessuniversity.com/">Your Fitness University</a> <a href="http://myfitnesshut.blogspot.com/">My Fitness Hut</a> <a href="http://herfitnesshut.com/">Her Fitness Hut</a> <a href="http://sportsfitnesshut.blogspot.com/">Sports Fitness Hut</a> <a href="http://rapidfatlossandsixpackabs.com/">Rapid Fat Loss and Six Pack Abs</a>

Avoid Plateaus and Boredom By Varying Workouts

Two of the most common complaints I hear from exercisers is that "I'm bored with my workouts" or "I'm not seeing any...

Lower Leg Injuries And Exercise, 4

Plantar Fasciitis is a common, painful injury that can go on for months. Plantar Fasciitis happens when the long, flat ligament on the bottom of your foot (Plantar Fascia) stretches too much, small tears develop and the ligament inflames (ouch!!)! Folks, this is serious pain! Plantar Fasciitis usually develops over time. Many times, people continue to exercise when the condition first occurs. So, the condition worsens causing you to see you local doctor. As with all injuries, prevention is the best solution. WHENEVER YOU FEEL PAIN, IT IS A SIGN THAT SOMETHING IS WRONG! DON'T IGNORE IT! Take these steps to avoid Plantar Fasciitis: 1) Keep your foot and ankle area flexible (including the <a href="http://myfitnesshut.blogspot.com/2008/04/article-series-lower-leg-injuries-and.html">Achilles tendon</a>). Also, don't wear cheap or worn out shoes when you workout. 2) Vary your running workouts to avoid repetitive type injuries. 3) A sudden increase in the intensity or length of your workouts can cause injury. 4) Bad <a href="http://sportsfitnesshut.blogspot.com/2008/01/master-running-mechanics-to-improve.html">running mechanics</a> (foot strike on the ground) can cause injury. 5) Repetitive running or walking on steep inclines or hills can bring on injury. If you develop Plantar Fasciitis, try these steps and try to avoid the doctor's office: 1) Stop exercising or cut down your activity. Stretch and <a href="http://myfitnesshut.blogspot.com/2008/04/article-series-exercise-and-massage.html">massage</a> the calf area. 2) A better pair of shoes (with heel and arch support) could be the answer. A heel cup might also help. 3) Ice the inflamed area. No pain, no gain is a myth! Pain during exercise is a signal that something is wrong! <a href="http://myfitnesshut.blogspot.com/p/14-day-fat-loss-program.html#.Ue414tLqmuI">Be sure and download your FREE 14-Day Accelerated Fat Loss Program from My Fitness Hut</a> and start burning fat and building your lean body! Mark Dilworth, BA, PES <a href="http://yourfitnessuniversity.com">Your Fitness University</a> <a href="http://myfitnesshut.blogspot.com">My Fitness Hut</a> <a href="http://herfitnesshut.com">Her Fitness Hut</a> <a href="http://sportsfitnesshut.blogspot.com">Sports Fitness Hut</a> <a href="http://rapidfatlossandsixpackabs.com">Rapid Fat Loss and Six Pack Abs</a>

Lower Leg Injuries And Exercise, 4

Plantar Fasciitis is a common, painful injury that can go on for months. Plantar Fasciitis happens when the long, flat ligament on the bott...

Weekend Nutrition Tips

Eating on the weekend can add weight to your body--quickly. You don't have to make yourself miserable because you are afraid to eat on the weekend! Just be sensible about it. 1) Don't stop your exercise program the whole weekend! Try to work out at least one day during the weekend. 2) Go easy on the condiments like sauces, dips, spreads, etc. They are loaded with calories. 3) Eat every 3-4 hours to keep your metabolism ramped up and to avoid binge eating. 4) This rule always applies---if its fried, let it slide! 5) Alcohol has calories too---7 calories per gram to be exact. Don't tank it too much! 6) You don't have to eat until you are stuffed! 7) Don't spend all of your time eating at the parties. Work the room and talk a little. 8) Snack on some walnuts or almonds before you go to the party. They are good for you and you won't arrive at the party starving. 9) Drink lots of water at the party and you will eat less. 10) Allow yourself one dessert (or a sample of a few) during the party. 11) Never skip both your Monday and Friday workouts! If you do, you are likely to go 4 straight days without working out! This sometimes turns into months and years! Go have fun! Be sure and download your <a href="http://www.yourfitnessuniversity.com/bodyweight_500_metabolic_fat_burner_workouts.html">Free Bodyweight 500 Metabolic Fat Burner Workouts</a> and start shaping your body faster! Mark Dilworth, BA, PES <a href="http://yourfitnessuniversity.com/">Your Fitness University</a> <a href="http://myfitnesshut.blogspot.com/">My Fitness Hut</a> <a href="http://herfitnesshut.com/">Her Fitness Hut</a> <a href="http://sportsfitnesshut.blogspot.com/">Sports Fitness Hut</a> <a href="http://rapidfatlossandsixpackabs.com/">Rapid Fat Loss and Six Pack Abs</a>

Weekend Nutrition Tips

Eating on the weekend can add weight to your body--quickly. You don't have to make yourself miserable because you are afraid to eat on...