Category Archives: Working Out

www.ideafit.com A popular myth is that there is a specific range of heart rates in which you must exercise to burn fat. Many cardio machines display a “fat-burning zone” on their panels, encouraging people to exercise in a specific heart … Continue reading →

10 Steps To Help You Avoid Losing The Thrill By Garrett J. Braunreiter What’s your excuse for not making it to the gym on a consistent basis? Locker room too smelly? Eye candy not sweet enough? Music volume making your … Continue reading →

by Ryan Halvorson Core conditioning has quickly become a major component of many athletic training programs; however, recent research questions the validity of claims that it enhances athletic ability. The Indiana State University study tested the core strength of 29 … Continue reading →

The exciting dance rhythms of a Zumba class combined with strength conditioning equipment provides a complete, fun and effective workout. Zumba in the Circuit is perfect for non-dancers, new exercisers or those who have previously hesitated to participate in group … Continue reading →

By Michelle Hamilton Women are hitting the weight room in record numbers, and a new study found that weight-training injuries among women have jumped a whopping 63 percent. Here are the most common slipups and how to fix them, so … Continue reading →

By Madeline Romeo This is a great time of year to enjoy exercise outside. The sun, mild weather, and cooler evenings are perfect for a walk, run, or bike ride. Soon, we will start to lose sunlight and warm days, … Continue reading →

I enjoy Mother Nature and the season of fall, the leaves begin to turn and the cooler mornings are settling in daily, take advantage of the great outdoors and exercise.

I recently got an email from my client, Cindy, regarding Spinning bikes. Cindy asked if she could take a spinning class to add some variety to her workout. I said sure assuming she had looked into it a little bit … Continue reading →

Aerobic exercise is a long duration, lower intensity activity that will increase your oxygen consumption, makes your heart and lungs work tougher, and ends up in increased endurance. Swimming, brisk walking, running are such type of exercises. It is one … Continue reading →

By Julie Deardorff Chicago Tribune If you still think sit-ups will reduce your belly flab, we’ve got some depressing news: You’ve fallen for one of the all-time great exercise myths. Fitness misconceptions are rampant, in part due to