Archive for the 'exercises' Category (Chronologically Listed)

It All Starts With The Core April 19th, 2008

    Think of your body as a house. If you were to have a house built for you, you wouldn’t start decorating before you have walls up, would you??? You’d start with the foundation, and work your way up, right? Well, the same came be said for your body as it pertains to fitness. You shouldn’t […]

Introducing Functional Training April 9th, 2008

    Before I begin, I must discuss an important aspect of anatomy for everyone interested in fitness; the three planes of motion. The human body is divided into three planes, as illustrated below:

    The sagittal plane divides the body into left and right halves, the frontal plane divides the body into front and back halves, and the transverse plane divides […]

Flexibility 101 March 14th, 2008

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    When I walk into a gym, I usually see a lot of incorrect techniques. Men are bench pressing, and their heads are coming off the bench during every rep. Women are squatting, and these knees are wobbling and their toes are facing outward. The problem is that no one is correcting these mistakes. […]

22 Of The Best Training and Nutrition Links February 26th, 2008

    photo credit: Sun Pictures / Lakshman 
    Over the years, I have compiled a nice list of bookmarks to the best sites for training and nutrition. They really encompass everything I feel is necessary to make fitness as easy as possible. Enjoy!
    Training
    Exercise Guide - Bodybuilding.com (this is the most comprehensive list of exercises I have ever found. I still […]

Try Yoga February 25th, 2008

    photo credit: Shayan (USA)
    I woke up one morning about an hour before my I had set my alarm, and I could not get back to sleep. So, instead of laying in bed, I decided to get up and see what was on TV. While browsing the on-screen guide, I came across a yoga show […]