May 24, 2011
Tuesday, May 24, 2011 at 9:42 AM filed under General postings
Most poeple respond to weight gain by starting a low calorie diet. Without exercise, a diet may be inefective and actually increase the amount of fat your body is likely to store. About 25% of weight lost from a low calorie diet is lean muscle tissue leading to a slower metabolism. Over 90% of those who begin a low calorie diet without exercise, gain back more weight than they started. The worst part of this process is much of the lean muscle tissue lost while dieting is replaced by fat. Th...
December 31, 2010
Friday, December 31, 2010 at 12:57 PM filed under General postings
1) Establish Goals
Begin by setting specific and realistic goals. Ideally, set a long term goal and then set a series of short term goals toward the attainment of the long term goal. Some types of goals *Build muscle size *Trim and tone physique *Increase strength *Improve flexibility *Stamina
Once you have decided on your goals, list how you will attain them, including the number of workouts per week. Type of activity, time of day for workout, ...
December 7, 2010
Tuesday, December 7, 2010 at 7:25 AM filed under General postings
If you injure yourself during training, follow the four steps of rest, ice, compression and elevation otherwise know as rice.
Rest:give the injured area sufficient rest before training again.
Ice:apply a cold compress to the area to reduce swelling.
Compression:apply pressure to the area.
Elevation:if the area is an extremity,hand,foot,ect. elevate the area.
September 22, 2010
Wednesday, September 22, 2010 at 10:19 AM filed under General postings
One of the most common concerns for women is after starting a weight training program,they will develop large bulging muscles.Because women lack the hormone testosterone severe muscle growth unlikely going to happen. However women can experience increases in strenght,trim and tone physique. Weight training helps to reduce the chance of suffering from osteoporosis.The body responds to the stress of weight training by reinforcing the bones with calcium,vitamin D and other vitamins and mi...
