Tag Archives : Gym

Image Courtesy: Flickr Creative Commons     If you are changing your exercise habits in order to lose weight, of course the first question you probably have is how much you need to exercise. The answer is not so simple. It may surprise you to know that exercise alone is probably not the most...

Elliptical machines are otherwise known as elliptical trainers or cross-trainers. This stationary machine is used for exercise purposes, primarily for climbing the stairs, walking and running. This three in one machine permits individuals to elicit physical workouts without causing much pressure on...

  Let me start off by being honest with you: I’m not exactly Tom Daly. Nor am I Linford Christie or Wladimir Klitschko; I’m a slightly doughy chap who is still a couple of pounds overweight if you ask the BMI scale. Before you simply write this article off however, let me explain. Six months...

You’ve tried using the equipment at the gym, and while you’re seeing results, you’re going to start hitting yourself in the head with a hand weight if you have to watch one more episode of Charmed while you do your thirty minutes on the elliptical machine (seriously, who chooses the programming...

These days, it seems like everyone is on a health kick, trying to lose weight, get fit, and get the most out of life.  And we’ve all seen those ads with people who have used this diet or that fitness routine to get amazing results.  What they don’t show you is how many people eventually stop the...

Whether you’re an athletic type who has been working out and playing sports for years, or you’re just starting out with your fitness goals, pushing yourself too hard may be a concern.  You certainly don’t want to cause yourself serious injury or stress your muscles to the point that you can’t...