Ground to Standing (GTS) Drill

Find Your Kettlebells Here!

When you talk to people that have spent years working on their body, they will be quick to tell you that there are no shortcuts to getting ripped. The truth of the matter is actually quite opposite, as there are some shorter routes to losing pure belly fat than to just spend hours on end in a gym.

Millions of men around the world are trying to train their bodies to have more definition and it’s not as cut and dry as most people think. Sure, you could go through the motions of training regimens that other people have already written about, but you’ll find that it’s a complicated mess to really stick to good overall training methods.

The “six pack” is a description given to well defined abdominal muscles in both men and women. For women developing a six pack takes time and effort. As women typically don’t add muscle or definition as quickly as men the effort to develop these muscles can take weeks or even a few months.

Statins are drugs that are proven to reduce cholesterol levels in millions of people, and are probably now the most prescribed drug in the world. But are they really the necessary wonder-drug that their marketing has led us to believe? And can some of their after-affects be causing adverse consequences when we exercise?

In a generation where image is everything, people will go to any extent just to make sure that they look good and are appreciated. This is the reason why treatments such as silicone implants, Botox, liposuction and cosmetic surgery are such a buzzword. While these treatments don’t just come cheap and easy, they also come with a number of risks that you have to endure so that you feel attractive.

If you are looking to start an exercise regimen, boot camp training is the latest style of fitness. The use of power movements, plyometric drills, and functional training are great demonstrations of boot camp training.

You can walk anytime or use a treadmill. All you need is a good pair of shoes. Start to walk for fitness, begin with five to 10 minutes at a time. Add a few minutes to each walk until you get to at least 30 minutes per walk. Interval Training will let you boost fitness, burn more calories, and lose weight. The basic idea is to vary the intensity within your workout, instead of going at a steady pace.

An obstacle course race is the latest fitness trend among the current generation, who prefer to sweat out during weekends rather than sleeping. So, what actually is an obstacle course race and how to prepare yourself for it?

If you’re busy and looking to get a lot of exercise in a little bit of time, you might want to consider Nordic walking. Nordic walking is an exercise using modified cross-country ski poles so that you can do it year-round (not just when it’s snowing). Originally used by Finnish skiers-some of the most fit athletes in the world-to train during the off season, the exercise is becoming increasingly popular throughout the world.

The great twentieth century philosopher, Joseph Campbell was a miler in college. Although running began as a competitive sport for Campbell, it became part of his lifestyle. Campbell, believed that physical activity was part of the process of self actualization: the journey we all take as adults to determine who we are, and our role in the world.

When asked about his dancing, the actor, Fred Astaire once said, “I just put my feet in the air and move them around.” To have seen Astaire in motion, his dancing seemed as effortless as it was elegant. Those of us not blessed with his grace and athleticism could only watch in amazement.

Many people who are following Weight Watchers, whether they just began yesterday or have been at it for awhile, wish to incorporate some sort of exercise routine into their weight-loss program. Because P90X and Insanity are so popular-most people have seen the infomercials-it is common to see questions about them on the Weight Watchers boards.