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This article explains the benefits of leading an active life. Exercising is not enough if you sit at a desk all day!

We all want to get maximum benefit out of our time spent exercising. I outline the time of day that is best for you to exercise.

The body needs rest in order to replace damaged muscles and tissues cells. There are different levels of rest; but we will look only look at the affects of resting between sets and the affects of sleeping.

Are you spending too much time in the office and not enough time in the gym? This might be the perfect solution for you – have you ever thought of working out at your office desk? The truth is you can get a good workout in, even in your office. Here are a couple of moves you can do sitting at your office desk.

When it comes to your fitness routines, exercise machines can be more of a hindrance than a benefit. Most exercise routines should contain functional, compound movements to get the best benefit for reaching your fitness goals.

Stroke is a leading cause of death in the United States. Over 800,000 people die in the U.S. each year from cardiovascular disease and strokes. This disease can cause death or significant disability, such as paralysis, speech difficulties, and emotional problems. A stroke occurs when a clot blocks the blood supply to the brain or when a blood vessel in the brain bursts. You can greatly reduce your risk for stroke through lifestyle changes, and one of the most controllable lifestyle choices that can help to significantly reduce the chance of getting a stroke is regular exercise.

Plyometric exercises can help athletes and body-builders build muscle fast and develop the abilities that they need. However, when not followed properly, these routines can become ineffective or unsafe.

Metabolic Syndrome, formerly known as Syndrome X, is the name for a medical condition in which an individual has three or more of the following health disorders at the same time; (1) abdominal obesity, (2) high blood pressure, (3) high blood sugar, (4) low HDL cholesterol or (5) high triglycerides. It is estimated that approximately 32% of the population in the U.S. has metabolic syndrome. Having Metabolic Syndrome puts you at risk of developing serious health problems, including heart disease and stroke. Regular exercise, like the type provided by an elliptical trainer, is an effective way to treat or prevent this medical condition.

I actually have lost count of the amount of Gyms I have worked in and visited in recent years that have either no or a very minimal amount of free weights, why is that, is there an anti-free weights exercises thing going on or is it just that machines are easier for the majority to use or is there more to it than that? A s most of my regular readers already know I love strength training it’s what I personally concentrate on 80% of the time BUT it’s not just what I teach my clients…

Fitness levels are different for everyone and can sometimes be hard to gauge. There is more to understanding how fit you are then how much weight you can lift or how far you can run. If you want to know how healthy your body is, or improve your fitness level with a workout regimen; you must first understand how fit you are right now. Here are the top 10 ways to gauge your fitness level.

Most people who want to lose weight believe that is all about the reduction of calories, but this is not always the case. Because even if you are taking in less calories than you are burning off you may not still lose any weight. The fact is that having more muscle mass allows you to take on more calories without them turning to fat. So what is the best exercise that burns stomach fat?

Want to workout at home? Want to get an amazing workout? Here is a KILLER routine you can do within 20 minutes!