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If you’ve been looking for a different training technique to break out of a rut, eliminate the boredom, and bring on new results, “complexes” may be just what you’ve been looking for.

If you’ve never heard of “complexes” before, the basic concept is that instead of repeating the same exercise for multiple reps to complete a “set”, you sequence one rep of several different exercises right after one another and repeat the sequence several times to complete a “set”. It’s basically like performing a routine, instead of just mindlessly performing a typical “set”.

This type of training is excellent to work a huge amount of musculature in a short amount of time, and definitely takes your workouts to a whole new level of intensity. The conditioning aspect of this type of training is amazing, as you’ll find yourself huffing and puffing after repeating a sequence a mere two or three times Read the rest of this entry »

Are cardio workouts or weight training more effective for losing fat…

In this article, I have an intriguing discussion about cardio workouts, which will hopefully get you thinking differently, and trying new things.

You may know I’ve been called the anti-cardio guy before, but this week I’m back posing the question to you… Do you really need cardio training to get lean and in great shape? By the way, you’ll see in a minute that I’m not really “anti-cardio”, just “anti traditional cardio”.

Most fitness buffs, weekend warriors, or anyone trying to get in shape or lose body fat, consider it a fact that they need “cardio” exercise to accomplish these goals. They would never even question it Read the rest of this entry »

Your Cardio Workouts may NOT be helping you unless you incorporate a high range of heart rate shifts in your training…

Are you a cardio junkie? Everyone seems to think that “cardio” is the best way to get in shape and lose body fat. I’m going to show you with this article why I disagree!

It is quite common to hear fitness pros, doctors, and other health professionals prescribe low to moderate intensity aerobic training (cardio) to people who are trying to prevent heart disease or lose weight. Most often, the recommendations go something like this:

“Perform 30-60 minutes of steady pace cardio 3-5 times/week maintaining your heart rate at a moderate level”

Before you just give in to this popular belief and become Read the rest of this entry »

Everyone knows that dumbbells are extremely versatile, suitable for people of any age or level and great for training just about any body part. But over the past few years, kettlebells have been getting a lot of attention. Though we’re just now hearing a lot about them, they’re nothing new-they’ve been around for more than a hundred years. What is a kettlebell and where does it come from? Are kettlebells better than dumbbells? Well that’s what I set out to discover.

Kettlebells are a traditional Russian cast iron weight. They basically look like a cast iron cannonball with a handle. Kettlebell exercises are a combination of strength and cardio exercise that are designed to build endurance and stamina. Proponents say that the kettlebell is simply the greatest tool for all-around athletic development.

Dumbbells are well, dumbbells. They’ve been around for thousands of years in one form or another Read the rest of this entry »

I’ve recently discovered what I believe to be one of the best home-fitness programs around. The program is called Runner’s Yoga and it is a unique yoga training system you can use to keep totally fit … in just 30 minutes a day.

The program has been called a complete mind-body fitness solution, and after using it for awhile myself I’d have to agree. It provides a simple way to get fit and stay fit without the high impact of aerobics or other exercises. Not only that, but it is also the perfect complement to any other exercise program you may be following.

Runner’s Yoga was originally designed for runners and other athletes and is being used by everyone from Olympic Champions and Coaches, to Marathoners and Martial Artists. But others have discovered that everything it does for top athletes, it will do for you. In fact, it’s the perfect program for anyone looking to improve their health and fitness Read the rest of this entry »

Although yoga might not be the first thing that comes to a lot of people’s mind when they are thinking of losing weight effectively and getting their body back in shape, it is actually one of the most successful methods of doing so. It doesn’t matter if yoga doesn’t get your blood pumping, your heart racing, your adrenaline rushing and your breathing erratic. It works on your body as much as any other cardio workout or weight training.

Here are some of the ways in which your body benefits from practicing yoga everyday:

Strength and tenacity

Since yoga is mostly about stretching and twisting the various limbs of the body and toning the muscles, with time, your body will not only feel strong, it will really be stronger than it was before practicing yoga Read the rest of this entry »

There are many different types of techniques to improve the shape on your body. In order to lose weight in a healthy manner and still maintain stamina and muscle mass, one needs to figure out an exercise routine that has the right balance of cardiovascular workout along with weight training. Unless you practice both these genres of workout regimes, you will never achieve the desired result. One without the other is an incomplete method of trying to lose weight.

Aerobics is a form of cardio workout that has been hugely popular among those who want to lose excess fat from their body. Not only does it burn calories at a faster rate, it also helps the body to remain flexible and strong. Aerobics can be done in the gym, as a dance, or with props. One interesting way of doing aerobic workouts is to use hula hoops. Circling your waist with the help of the hula hoops will Read the rest of this entry »

Thanks to Isabel De Los Rios who took time to give some great tips on weight loss during a Q & A session recently.

Isabel is a certified nutritionist and exercise specialist who has already helped over 25,000 people all over the world lose incredible amounts of weight, regain their health and permanently change their lives.

Q: Isabel, tell us a little a bit about yourself, and what you do.

A: I am a NJ based Holistic Nutritionist and Exercise Specialist. I have a private practice in NJ and when I’m not seeing clients in my office I am writing books, newsletters, articles or speaking on the principles of healthy nutrition for weight loss and disease prevention. Basically, doing my best to communicate what true health is to the world Read the rest of this entry »

The Diet Solution Program authored by Isabel De Los Rios promises Fat Loss along with an incredible amount of Health and Vitality. Is it for real?

The Diet Solution Program promises a complete and comprehensive weight loss program that will not only help you lose body fat, but guarantees you increased energy, health and vitality all at the same time.

With so many weight loss programs out on the market and on the internet today, what makes this program any different than all the rest?

Before we get to the program, let’s take a look at the expert behind this program. Isabel De Los Rios is a nutrition and exercise specialist with 10 years of experience helping clients reach their ideal weight and tackle conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, and high cholesterol. Isabel has a very extensive educational background in nutrition and exercise physiology Read the rest of this entry »

The Body Champ The IT8070 Inversion Therapy Table is easy to adjust, with a deluxe dual-pin system that lets you quickly find the right position (within a height range of 4′ 7″ to 6′ 8″).

It’s also a breeze to use — Once you rest your body against the pad and lock your feet behind the ankle supports, you simply reach your arms over your head. As your arms go up, your body will gradually invert until you’re almost completely upside down. The only inputs are your energy and gravity itself. Construction features include a lower spring-loaded pull pin that allows for easy ankle adjustments; four safe and comfortable foam rollers; U-shaped handrails; a safety strap that lets you control the desired inverting angles; and a safety lock for when you aren’t using the table Read the rest of this entry »