Kids And Strength Training Exercise The American Academy of Pediatrics (aap.org) states that a child under 15 years of age should not participate in strength training such as bodybuilding, power lifting or weight lifting because their bodies are not fully developed and this kind of … [Read more...] about Kids And Strength Training Exercise
Strength Training – Safety
Strength Training - Safety Strength training is known as resistance training and weight training. It involves using weight machines or free weights to improve muscle endurance and strength. If you're not careful with resistance training, you can injure yourself if you use equipment … [Read more...] about Strength Training – Safety
Fitness Programs
Fitness Programs If you want the most benefit from a fitness plan, follow a specific fitness program. Decide on what you want to accomplish with a fitness program, then work on designing a plan of action that will bring the results you desire. If you have a set program to pursue, … [Read more...] about Fitness Programs
Rejuvenation
Rejuvenation It's amazing to me, that I can come home, absolutely whipped, every muscle and bone aching, feeling like I'm not going to live thru the next hour, and then go swimming for an hour and all the pain - most of it anyway - goes away. Poof. Total rejuvenation from a chlorinated … [Read more...] about Rejuvenation
Talk About Cardio
Talk about cardio! I've run my fool butt off so far this week. My first day at work - they put me on a catering function. I'm serious about the cardio workout. On the first day, I got to a point that I thought my heart was going to jump out of my chest. I had to go to the freezer for … [Read more...] about Talk About Cardio
Body Building Equipment
Body Building Equipment Exercise machines are a great way to work particular a muscle group. There is a variety of body building equipment available that you can utilize to work the muscles and tone them to get them into the best shape possible. Body building equipment doesn't need … [Read more...] about Body Building Equipment
Swimming and Work
We went swimming tonight. For me, it was the first time in years - so long I can't say for sure - but I think it's at least 20 years. Man, that makes me feel old. We were there for just over an hour - I did a bunch of goofing off - not ready to do laps though I did go across the … [Read more...] about Swimming and Work
Fitness Exercise Balls
Fitness Exercise Balls Experience the advantages of a full body workout at home with a fitness ball. An inexpensive item to add to your home workout equipment, fitness balls provide a unique workout. Fitness exercise balls are made from poly vinyl and generally have a diameter … [Read more...] about Fitness Exercise Balls
Kids Exercise and Safety
Kids Exercise and Safety When I was a kid, we didn't pay much attention to safety. We rode our bikes, climbed trees (fell out of a few, too) ran races, climbed fences and never seemed to get hurt except for the occasional skinned knee or elbow. Nowadays, studies suggest that more … [Read more...] about Kids Exercise and Safety
Bodybuilding Workouts
Bodybuilding Workouts There are tons of sites available that are dedicated to bodybuilding workouts, especially since diet and exercise have become so popular. You can find the latest in bodybuilding news in books, magazines and on TV. Bodybuilding has been in existence for many years, … [Read more...] about Bodybuilding Workouts