Barefoot running The fastest runner no man can ever defeat – until the gods intervened - is pictured in mythology books running barefooted. The story of Atlanta may be a myth but barefoot running is not. Today, some runners toss away their … [Read more...]
Free Weight Loss Hypnosis Session: Diets Work, Quitting Fails
A weight loss hypnosis program may just be the ticket to help you with your weight loss regimen. My theory for many people is they have access to sound weight loss programs, but struggle with sticking with those weight loss programs. Hypnosis may … [Read more...]
Hypnotherapy for Weight Loss: 2 Studies Reveal It’s Effective with Improved Diet and Exercise
My wife and I recently got television installed in our home. We resisted for a long time but with the arrival of our baby and having to stay up late at night, we broke down and ordered television. I'm already tired of the advertisements; … [Read more...]
What are plyometrics? Detailed Article with Access to More Resources
Do you wish to improve your over-all sports performance? Then, any sports trainer would likely advise you to include plyometrics in your work-out. Plyometrics are originally programmed for athletes but anyone who wants to improve his or her speed, … [Read more...]
Best Running Shorts: How to Choose the Best Running Shorts for You
Thinking of buying running shorts? Step into a running apparel shop and you will see a variety of running shorts that come in different lengths, designs, fabrics, fit, colors and yes - brands on display. Or you may sit comfortably at home in front of … [Read more...]
Buy Electronic Cigarettes Online: Should You? If So, Where?
When you look to buy electronic cigarettes online, the number of choices is daunting. Pages and pages of electronic cigarette merchants are listed. Where do you start with buying electronic cigarettes online? The starting point is whether you … [Read more...]
Best Running Pants: How to Choose the Right Running Pants for You
Like running shorts, running pants come in a variety of fit, style or design, material and color. Again, choosing a pair of running pants is a matter of personal preference. Types of Running Pants Consider the following types of running pants and … [Read more...]
The Best Electronic Cigarette Brand: What to Look For?
The electronic cigarette is an outstanding development for nicotine users (read my electronic cigarette benefits article). It's particularly great for fitness-minded people like myself who were or are addicted to nicotine. Frankly, I'm surprised … [Read more...]
Electronic Cigarette Benefits: 11 Benefits of Electronic Cigarettes
Smoking is enjoyable and many people love smoking. However, many people are looking for smoking alternatives. One alternative to smoking traditional cigarettes is the electronic cigarette. Before you go out and buy an electronic cigarette, it … [Read more...]
Where to Buy Electronic Cigarettes: 2 Options to Consider
Electronic cigarettes are growing in popularity these days. It's not hard to understand given the many electronic cigarette benefits. If you're interested in buying an electronic cigarette, your first question is probably where to buy electronic … [Read more...]
Smoking Alternatives: My 2 Favorite Smoking Alternatives
I'm not one of those fitness folks who preaches no indulgence in life. Eating pizza in moderation is fine. Going out for beers is fun. However, smoking cigarettes is one of those activities that really is bad for you. I know because I've been … [Read more...]
Buy Electronic Cigarette – Which Type of E-Cigarette To Buy
Many people buy an electronic cigarette as a smoking alternative. You might think it odd that a guy who is really into fitness writes about where to buy an electronic cigarette. However, when you think about it, it's not all that … [Read more...]
Case Study – Visual Impact Workout Program – Post #1
I'm excited. I've been reading Rusty Moore's Fitness Black Book blog. He seems to know his stuff when it comes to building lean, dense muscle and sculpting a lean muscular body. At least I'm sold on his approach and advice. So sold in fact, … [Read more...]
Break Your PR Review – A Marathon Training Program
OVERVIEW: Break Your PR Review by Jill Bruyere The Break Your PR Marathon Training Program by Jill Bruyere teaches a 4 day per week training schedule that will improve your marathon training and times - no matter how old you are, gender, and … [Read more...]
Marathon Training For Beginners Review
OVERVIEW: According to the Marathon Training For Beginners' website, 98% of people who start marathon training do not make it beyond the second week. Marathon Training for Beginners is a 4-stage marathon training schedule designed … [Read more...]
P90X Review by Fitness Reviews Expert
Do you want to get in shape? Are you looking to build lean muscle? The P90X workout may or may not be the in-home workout for your. This P90X review, one of many P90X reviews, lays out in an easy-to-scan table the features, benefits, and … [Read more...]
My Yoga Online Review
My Yoga Online Yoga Lessons Online - Yoga for Beginners and Yogis Overview For the cost of one typical yoga lesson, My Yoga Online gives you unlimited access to many yoga lessons online. My Yoga Online offers yoga lessons for all … [Read more...]
How to Choose the Best Hiking Boots or Shoes
Aaah…the great outdoors! Fresh air, sunshine, that peaceful feeling you get as you trek along wilderness settings that seem to be out of John Muir book. And the exercise! You feel invigorated as you take in that crisp mountain air and behold the … [Read more...]
Hiking Techniques for Beginners
Why the need for hiking techniques? Hiking is basically walking. We walk everyday. Walking is a natural physical activity, so what is there to learn? A lot! Especially if you are a beginning hiker, basic hiking know-how can make your first hiking … [Read more...]
Fat Loss Course
Many people buy a treadmill to lose weight. Treadmills are a fantastic purchase for losing weight. If you want a little extra help with a weight loss program, Jon Benson offers a free fat loss course and book here. When you sign up for Jon … [Read more...]
Running Techniques for Beginners
If you wish to touch that finish tape first or you simply want to run to keep fit, you better run in top form. Run like a pro from the very start. Proper running stance and swing not only make you run fast but also keep you safe from running … [Read more...]
How to Choose the Best Running Shoe
When we are on a hunt for a pair of running shoes and visit some sports apparel stores, we are presented with different shoe styles, designs and brands. It seems that new shoe design come out of the production line faster than our decision to buy a … [Read more...]
Chicago Treadmill and Elliptical Fitness Equipment Store Directory
The Ultimate Guide to Chicago Fitness Equipment Everyone in Illinois that is looking for a good fitness routine should use a good Chicago treadmill and Chicago elliptical. Chicago provides the full experience of four distinct seasons. During the … [Read more...]
What Are Some Work Out Routines to Build Muscle?
If I had a nickel for every time I heard or read the question "what are some work out routines to build muscle," then I'd be short a nickel. After years of maintaining a workout regimen of weight lifting, running, and stretching, I decided my … [Read more...]
How Many Reps to Build Muscle?
The answer to "how many reps to build muscle" depends on the type of muscle you want to build. A lower number of reps per set build lean and dense muscle. By lower I'm talking 3 to 5 reps per set. Higher number of reps per set build bulkier … [Read more...]
Fitness Product Reviews
The goal of many runners is to cross the finish line of a marathon. It's not only an impressive fitness feat, it's an impressive life-goal feat. It's a significant lifetime achievement. As running grows in popularity, more is known about … [Read more...]
Glossary of Exercise Equipment Terms
If you're looking for you first treadmill and are just getting into fitness, chances are some of the terms, features, and specifications of treadmills may be unkown to you. We're happy to offer a glossary of exercise equipment terms to help you … [Read more...]
Workouts for the Week of April 30/10
It's that time of the week again when I tell you my really exciting workout routines. I kicked off the week not on Sunday, but on Mon. with a gruelling forty five minute run. The best part was the sunny weather. It's shameful and I may injure … [Read more...]
Just Got Off the Treadmill
Awesome workout on the treadmill this afternoon. Yeah, it's nice weather in my neck of the woods but it was a mid-workday workout and I need access to the showers. Anyway, I ran 45 minutes concluding with a 3 minute cool down. Not a long enough … [Read more...]
Food To Eat Before a Marathon
A solid rule about what food to eat before a marathon - either a few days, and especiall a few hours before a marathon is to not to experiment with food. Don’t try something new. It’s definitely not the time for a gastronomic adventure! Or a time … [Read more...]
Workouts for the Week Ending May 8/10
I had another good week working out. A good week for me is doing all my workouts. I fit in 3 solid 45 minute runs. Two fo those runs I felt great; one run was pretty tough. I rode the stationary bike for 30 minutes and used an elliptical … [Read more...]
Where Did the Time Go? It’s Been 2 Months Since I Started Running
I've never given running a try until 2 months ago (I'm in my mid-thirties). I was also concerned about hurting my hips or knees. The prospect of permanently hurting my knees was so unappealing that I chose not to run. Then one fine Sunday two … [Read more...]
Running Workouts For the Week Ending May 15/10
Okay, this week I took a break from weight lifting and focused on running and stretching. The result; a new personal record. I ran for a whole hour. I've never done that before. My week's runs were as follows: Monday: 45 minutes … [Read more...]
Workout Log Week Ending May 23, 2010
More or less an uneventful workout week for me in that I didn't hit any milestone or PR. That said, I did some pretty serious hill running on Monday. I found this pretty good route nearby my work with a trail. I made it 50 minutes, but I … [Read more...]
Ultimate Full Body Fitness At Home Ideas
Treadmills are all about fitness at home. With a treadmill you have a pretty decent array of cardio fitness workouts you can do in your home.I'm all about treadmills, but to me fitness is more than walking running. Yes, I love walking and … [Read more...]
The 6 Biggest Marathons in 2009
Here are the 6 biggest marathons in the USA and the 10 biggest marathons in the World in 2009. Just to clarify, these lists of the biggest marathons are measured by the total number of finishers, not entrants. List of the 6 Biggest Marathons in … [Read more...]
Why Run a Marathon? 6 Reasons to Run a Marathon
Marathons are huge worldwide - just look at the number of finishers in biggest marathons in 2009. Those numbers are the size of small cities - all running 26.2 miles. Pretty impressive. Why do thousands and thousands of people run a … [Read more...]
How to Pick a Gym to Join – 6 Questions To Ask
There are tons of gyms to join these days in even small to mid-sized towns. How do you pick a gym to join? After all, it's pretty expensive, especiallly if there is a hefty up-front initiation fee and/or contract. Pick the best gym for you the … [Read more...]
8 Yoga Myths
Yoga is popular, and continues to grow. However, yoga is still a bit mystical for many people. The result are common yoga myths. 8 yoga myths I hear are as follows. Yoga myth #1: It's only for women. Not true. Many men do yoga - in fact more … [Read more...]
How to Pick the Perfect Weight Loss Program For You
It is critical you choose the perfect weight loss program ... for YOU. It is so fundamentally important that you understand this before jumping into a weight loss program prematurely. You must ask yourself the following question: Do you want … [Read more...]
A Super Simple Way to Help Lose Weight
Stop drinking pop. That's it. If you drink pop, and millions do every day, one super effective way to lose weight that is hardly an inconvenience at all is to stop drinking pop. Why pop? How harmfull can a liquid be? Pop is bad stuff in the … [Read more...]
If You Fall Off the Diet, Get Back On It Without Regret
I don't think there is a single person who has lost weight who didn't fall off their diet or weight loss regimen at one point or another before attaining goal weight. Success is persevering through failure. That is important to understand - success … [Read more...]
Permanent Weight Loss is Possible – It’s a Mindset
You can lose weight. It is absolutely critical you get serious about getting rid of unwanted pounds. Do you know why? Because extra pounds wreaks havoc with your health. It is a cost you don't want to pay. Being overweight affects your … [Read more...]
Superset Workout: An Effective and Efficient Workout Technique
When I started weight lifting 20 years ago I read all the muscle magazines I could get my hands on. I asked for a Muscle and Fitness subscription for Christmas. I was dedicated. I also actually lifted weights 5 hours per week. Now I livt … [Read more...]
Workout Log for the Week Ending May 30, 2010
I hope everyone had a great Memorial Day Weekend. I took an extra day off for a mini-trip to the Wenatchee State Park are where we stayed along the Wenatchee River. I hadn't been to Wenatchee State Park area since I was a kid. It's a beautiful … [Read more...]
Wrist Weights Are Great For Cardio, Yoga, Shopping, and More
Elliptical trainers are so great because they offer an upper body workout. However, wrist weights offer upperbody workouts on all other cardio equipment and workout activities in general. These days you can get some great wrist weights that wrap … [Read more...]
What is a Metabolism Diet and How Does a Metabolism Diet Work?
I'm sure you've heard a thing or two about metabolism and metabolism diets, and you may or may not be happy with your current metabolic rate. While your metabolic rate will be greatly determined by your genetics, the good news is that there are a few … [Read more...]
How to Increase Your Metabolism
12 Ways To Increase Your Metabolism Eat protein and complex carbohydrates: our bodies burn calories digesting proteins and complex carbohydrates. Lift weights - when you build muscle - even lean muscle, you burn more calories. High … [Read more...]
How To Prevent Shin Splints? Preventing Shin Splints To Keep Running
Have you noticed that after a brisk walk or a jog after days and days of inactivity, your shin was painful the next day? Or after wearing new shoes or high heeled shoes you get the same pain? This pain may be shin splints and it is preventable. … [Read more...]
What is Cross Training? Cross Training Explained
I remember the first time I was taught a basic principle of cross training. I had just started weight lifting (I was 15 years old) and I had been doing the same workout for about 8 weeks. I had a really cool trainer at the gym I belonged to who … [Read more...]