There are a couple of fitness related magazines that I pick up for free in some of the stores I frequent. One of these magazines is Competitor, a SoCal magazine which is geared towards triathletes. In the July issue, there was an article on bicycle commuting gear which I thought was interesting.
I dealt with [...]
I am happy to bring you a new fitness interview with professional triathlete Jessi Stensland. Jessi has competed in various races and has had 20 career wins both nationally and internationally. Besides being a triathlete she is also an endurance performance specialist and video producer. Thanks Jessi for participating in this interview!
1. Could you provide [...]
Proper breathing is essential during exercise but should you try to increase your lung capacity? It seems like the average person who exercises regularly wouldn’t concern themselves with increased lung capacity the way an endurance athlete would. However, improving your own lung capacity can benefit you when you are working out. Even if you have [...]
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Achieving the coveted six-pack abs is a goal for many people. The most obvious reason is because they are attractive. Another reason is because they are difficult to obtain. It takes discipline to develop a six-pack and discipline to maintain it as well. I have read different articles on the topic and most of the [...]
I recently conducted an interview with professional triathlete Brad Seng. Brad has competed in various races to include the Ford Ironman World Championship held in Kona, HI which consists of a 2.4 mile swim, 112 mile bike ride, and 26.2 mile run. Besides being a triathlete, Brad is also a motivational speaker and coach. [...]
Keeping track of one’s target heart rate during a workout is common practice for many individuals. Whether you keep track for building your aerobic capacity or increasing your endurance, a common formula has always been used. When exercising in the zone of your target heart rate, you maximize the benefits of your cardiovascular activity. Target [...]
HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training) is a form of exercise in which you burn fat in short, intense workouts. You can perform intervals with just about any workout. For example, if you’re running, you can sprint hard for about 15 seconds and then jog or walk for 10 seconds, repeating the cycle 3 to 4 [...]
Guest post by: Nick Outlaw
The winter holidays aren’t the only holidays that can and do sabotage health and fitness goals. Procrastination is just as prevalent in the summer. Summer is the busiest time for travelling. So how do we keep our workouts consistent when travelling?
1) Know your weaknesses, learn from past mistakes: [...]
I read a small snippet in a recent issue of Muscle & Fitness magazine about nose bleeds being considered a badge of honor for powerlifters. Apparently, when a powerlifter lifts some extremely heavy weight, the pressure caused from lifting it often causes nose bleeds. These nose bleeds are considered to be a job well done [...]
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If you are making excuses for not exercising then this post is for you. It’s time to stop making excuses and get yourself off of the couch. Recently, I caught a “Real Sports” episode on HBO which included a spotlight on Kyle Maynard. Kyle is a congenital amputee but he doesn’t let it stop him [...]
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