Strength Training: Three Myths Revealed About Weights and Weight Loss
You want to lose weight so how does strength training fit in the picture? Using weights is a fantastic complement to cardiovascular exercise. But there are some misconceptions about strength training you should know about. Myth #1: Weightlifting will get rid of my unsightly bulges. Unfortunately, there is no such thing as “spot reduction.” ... more
Strength Training Exercises – What you Need to Know
If you want to feel stronger, get more flexible, achieve better balance and body harmony, and just be able to perform physical activities much better than you do at present, it’s time to get into strength training. Strength training exercises activates your muscles to work further than it is used to, which, in effect, is how it becomes stronger. There... more
Diabetes – Exercise Questions Answered
Q. What are the benefits of exercise? A. For people with diabetes, the benefits of exercise are blood glucose level improvements, stress reduction, increased energy, weight control, and for those who participate in regular physical activity, which includes moderate aerobic exercise, there will be a reduction in cardiovascular disease risk. Q. How do... more
Free Weights vs. Machine exercise
Something you need to keep in mind and never forget is that when you exercise, you are training for life. You still may spend an hour a day in the gym, although that will still leave another 23 hours or so for your muscles to function without using any fancy equipment. Whenever you do any type of exercise, the movement of your body during the exercise... more
Strength Training – What Every Beginner Should Know!
Here are a few things that beginners should know about weight lifting. First you put good strain on your joints as well as your bones when you lift weights. This strengthens your bones. Strong bones protect our bodies against breakage and osteoporosis. Another important point about weight lifting is that as your muscles increase in size your body becomes... more