Is Working Out Selfish?
The word selfish is defined as being devoted to or only caring for oneself. This typically is not thought of as a quality virtue of a person’s character and in many cases this is a true judgment. This is particularly true when indeed the only person we care about is ourselves. But is it always true? Are there times when other people might benefit from our selfishness?
Working Out in Los AngelesThe recent months have been full of change for me, one of which being the switching of my personal training business from the Orange County area to the Los Angeles area, what a difference! In the midst of training for an upcoming bodybuilding show in September, my diet and cardio have had to become exponentially more strict and intense. Just like many of you out there, I too dread the thought of waking up to an hour of Stairmaster or treadmill training, particularly before breakfast.
The Benefits of an Aerobic Workout Training ProgramA fitness workout has three elements – aerobic fitness, strength and flexibility. The secret to maintaining the aerobic habit is to do it with a friend – or a dog. The benefits of aerobic fitness are legion. In fact a good aerobic fitness training program is the foundation of good metabolic health. Every session acts as a metabolic defrag.
How Much Exercise Is Too Little?Working out only on the weekends may be dangerous. Therefore, we should all get some quality fitness time in during the week.
How To Perform The Bent Over Row ProperlyIf you want to build a bigger more muscular back, then you need to be performing the bent over row. Find out how to perform this incredibly effective back building exercise today.
Disadvantages of Working Out at a GymThe attention towards personal health and exercises seems to have taken a back seat among today’s working professionals. Cases of disorders like ‘obesity’ and “hypertension” are becoming very common. Due to this, more and more people are paying to join gyms to work out regularly.
The 4 Best Senior Exercises RevealedNo matter what your age, one of the keys to staying healthy is exercise. Essentially, there are four main kinds of exercises for senior citizens and older adults that will help them to remain independent and stay healthy. Read this article to find out what they are.
How Cardiovascular Exercise Will Benefit Your HealthThe goal of Cardiovascular Training or Aerobic Exercise is to elevate your heart for a specific period of time. The extent to which you elevate your heart rate and the total time you keep your heart rate elevated depends entirely on your own personal goals.
Learn the Difference Between Your Abs and Your CoreAbdominal and Core Training have been around since the development of structured exercise programs. Ab exercises are nothing new they’ve been around forever. But the term Core Training has become very popular in the last ten years.
Stop Thinking and Start Doing Your Exercise ProgramMany people overthink things. They think too much and do way too little – not just about exercise either – about everything. The biggest reason (excuse) gym owners hear about someone not getting started on their exercise program is “I need to think about it”…
Naturally Build MuscleMuscles are simple, but it takes a lot of different motions and exercises to keep building and training them. Since your muscles are only concerned with expanding and contracting, the specific exercises and workout you choose to do at the gym make little difference.
Prenatal Exercise: Indoor Cycling: Benefits and PrecautionsIndoor cycling is a great form of cardiovascular exercise, but some may wonder if it is too intense for pregnancy. Not so, if the necessary precautions are taken, and the bike position is adjusted to accommodate the changing body. Inform your instructor that you are pregnant, so that s/he can help you adjust your bike position – this may need to be readjusted several times as your body changes.
