For most of us, the term lunch hour is literal, making it important to use the time wisely when trying to squeeze a working out into it. Before you can worry about budgeting time, you need to start a routine. You need to get into a habit of doing it before you can worry about [...][...]
Archive for October, 2009
Exercise without the mind is simply movement
I grew up in the bodybuilding day, standing at the sidelines and watching my brother tempt death in one of several ways, or worse, for such was our age, complete public humiliation. My brother Mike Dayton became known in the 1970s and 1980s as the World’s Greatest Strongman. A bodybuilder (2-time [...]
Treadmill Hill Climbers
You may be one. You may plod next to one. Your whole gym may be doing it; but it ain’t doing them any good. I’m talking about jacking your treadmill up to its max, then holding on for dear life. Sure the sweat starts flowing and those shoulders and biceps are pumped. But the fact is [...][...]
Stop Weighting and Procrastinating Today!
Whether you’ve put on a few pounds within the last few years, or you’ve been overweight since childhood, there is one common nemesis to all those seeking to lose weight: PROCRASTINATION. Yes, there are numerous reasons or excuses one can cite for carrying around those extra pounds. Many people b[...]
FitLife – Focus On Growth!
The following “FitLife” Series will be a contribution from acclaimed author Jarreau James. While these articles are not necessarily related to portable fitness, they are a notable exploration of health and wellness issues that are well worth your consideration. Enjoy… [...]
A great workout without a costly gym membership!
The state of the economy is tough on everyone. We are all copiously scouring our expenses looking for ways to cut back and save money. Unfortunately, one of the first things to go are the gym memberships and personal training sessions. But that doesn’t mean you have to toss your exercise routi[...]
The One-Legged Squat (aka ‘The Pistol’)
The first time I ever tried to do a one legged squat was back in 2002. I remember thinking it seemed impossible–my leg quivered, my abs hurt, even the other leg hurt just trying to keep it in the air! After that initial humbling, however, I kept practicing–now they are one of my favorite e[...]
More emphasis on the back means better health
Weight trainers all know that a muscle grows and becomes stronger when it is forced to adapt to a heavier or more intense workload. For millions of years the work we did just to survive from sunup to sundown with shelter and food was exercise enough and shaped the bodies we wear today. Legs of [...][...]
Best Weight Loss Tips #9
Never rely on Live TV! There are some great Yoga shows in the mornings. In Australia, men everywhere tuned in at 6am to watch Gloria and the girls on Mats outside the Opera House. In the US, there are a tonne of Live Exercise Programs that radiate over Networks at all hours of the day and [...][...]
October 19th, 2009 - 3:36 pm § in Top Tips, Weight Loss
Best Weight Loss Tips #8
Get in The Zone! “The Zone” is sometimes hard to find. It is often said to be a mythical place that only the greatest athletes will ever visit. Alternatively, some people believe that “The Zone” is a state of mind. But it’s much simpler than that. You know that girl wit[...]