An Alternate Fitness Tool

Any competitive or recreational athlete will use a variety of cross-training methods or tools to complement their particular sport or to meet their fitness needs. One such tool that is becoming increasing popular is the Kickbike. The Kickbike is a high end adult version of a scooter. Although new to... Read More

Benefits of Aerobic Exercise

The real benefits of aerobic exercise are achieved by increasing your heart rate and breathing hard for an extended period of time. During this aerobic activity your body produces more energy and delivers more oxygen to your muscles. Your heart beats faster and increases the blood flow to your muscles... Read More

Integrated Training for Improved Cycling Performance - Part 1

As we all know cycling is a great way to improve your overall cardiovascular fitness. However, what you may not know is that over time the demands of cycling can lead to muscular imbalances which can limit the body's ability to perform at peak level and dramatically increase chance of... Read More

Maximum Cardio

Depending on your goals and body type, different amounts of cardio may be required. A lean "hard-gainer" trying to add mass may benefit from only one or two cardiovascular sessions per week. On the other hand, someone like myself who is extremely prone to storing fat and sensitive to carbohydrates... Read More

Cardio-Boxing for Super Fitness

The major benefits of cardio-boxing include:· Increased Stamina · Increased Strength · Increased Speed · Increased CoordinationCardio-boxing also promotes a person's well being by strengthening their self-discipline and combined with strength training it's well and truly the total package for self-defence and fitness and usually consists of:· Adjusted heart... Read More

Cardiovascular Training - From the Heart!

Cardiovascular training, or aerobics, requires a different approach than other body parts. At the "heart" of cardiovascular training is one basic premise: if you elevate your heart rate to 65-80 percent of your maximum and keep it there for a period of at least 12 minutes it will stimulate the... Read More

Running Tips

It's a good idea to consult your doctor before beginning any physical activity. The information in this article is not meant to be technical, it's just a guideline. Use the information as you like.With that said, let's talk about running and its benefits.The wonderful thing about running/jogging is that I... Read More

Aerobic Activity Burns Fat

Aerobic activity is any exercise that helps you use oxygen more efficiently. It gets your heart pumping faster, makes you sweat and quickens your breath. When you raise your heart rate your body begins to burn stored carbohydrates and fatty acids for energy.Aerobic activity is very effective in controlling your... Read More

Too Much Water Can Kill

Long distance runners and other endurance athletes have long been educated to believe that drinking lots of fluids during a long distance or endurance event was critical. And if you didn't drink enough water, you ran the risk of dehydration.Researchers - studying 488 runners in the 2002 Bost Marathon found... Read More

Integrated Training for Improved Cycling Performance - Part 2

The previous article looked at postural issues and possible muscles imbalances involved with cycling. Now that we have an understanding of the imbalances that arise from a prolonged cycling position, we can develop an effective program for correcting those postural distortions.The first part of the program is stretching the muscles... Read More

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Running in The Zone: A Personal Account

Running in The Zone has to be one of the... Read More

Winter Running: Survival Tips For Your Feet

The days are shorter, the air is colder and the... Read More

Are You Making This Cardio Mistake?

Are you exercising for long periods of time to try... Read More

Why Your Cardiovascular Workouts Might Be A Big Waste Of Your Time

What if I were to tell you that most if... Read More

Elliptical Workouts

Elliptical workouts basically involve aerobic or cardiovascular exercise. Elliptical cross... Read More

Fat Burning Exercises

Fat burning exercises are the slow, aerobic, long duration types... Read More

Aerobic Cross Training for Weight Loss

Do you sometimes get bored with your aerobic exercise? Do... Read More

Too Much Water Can Kill

Long distance runners and other endurance athletes have long been... Read More

Integrated Training for Improved Cycling Performance - Part 1

As we all know cycling is a great way to... Read More

Benefits of Aerobic Exercise

The real benefits of aerobic exercise are achieved by increasing... Read More

Run for Your Life

Running is an ideal symmetrical activity for keeping fit. However,... Read More

How To Jump Rope For Health and Fitness

Rope skipping is an excellent cardiovascular exercise according to the... Read More

Burn 340 Calories a Day with Aerobic Exercise

Strengthen your heart and lungs and give your body a... Read More

A Cardio Snobs Workout

As I peruse the pages of various holiday issues of... Read More

Cardio-Boxing for Super Fitness

The major benefits of cardio-boxing include:· Increased Stamina · Increased... Read More

3 Keys To Finding Your Natural Running Stride

When I think back to when I was at school,... Read More

Playing Your Cardio Right

To many, that half-hour a day is the most enjoyable,... Read More

Running on Empty

A sexy pair of legs moseys its way down a... Read More

Running for Success

Though it may not seem like it when we're drenched... Read More

Guidant Corporation Recalls Heart Defibrillators

A worldwide recall was announced by Guidant Corporation for nearly... Read More

Aerobic Training

How to start your aerobic training program:Consider first setting your... Read More

Heart Matters

Your heart is between one to two times the size... Read More

Using Nutrition to Boost Your Cardio

So, you're doing cardio religiously and you're not getting any... Read More

Maximum Cardio

Depending on your goals and body type, different amounts of... Read More

Do You Need an Expensive Padded, Cushioned, Air Bubbled, Gelled Running Shoe?

Nike Free does not think so; and neither should you.... Read More

Walking for Your Health

Walking is the easiest way of exercise because it is... Read More

Spinning Classes - Indoor Stationery Bicycle

Over the years I have changed my exercise routine continuously.... Read More

Chronic Headaches And Pain Often Can Be Eliminated By A Special Dentist

Denver, Colorado/Las Vegas, Nevada-Sometimes as Freud once said, "A good... Read More

Elliptical Trainer Benefits

There are so many elliptical trainer benefits to list that... Read More

An Alternate Fitness Tool

Any competitive or recreational athlete will use a variety of... Read More

Stay in Shape - Cycling Workouts For the Winter Months

It's that time of year. The time when you decide... Read More

Cardiovascular Training - From the Heart!

Cardiovascular training, or aerobics, requires a different approach than other... Read More

What Should Runners Think About?

What do you think about when you are running? Does... Read More