Strength Training
Balance Training for the Glutes and Abs
Targeting the gluteals and abdominals in a training session is a popular goal for many fitness seekers, but what about training for balance? Do you regularly seek out strategies for improving balance in your exercise routines? Considering that balance training has been shown to reduce the risk of falls (especially in older adults) and […]
For Maximum Benefit Phase In Physical Fitness Training
A physical fitness training program is divided into three phases: preparatory, conditioning, and maintenance. The starting phase for different individuals will vary depending on their age, fitness levels, and previous physical activity. Young, healthy persons may be able to jump right into the conditioning phase, while those who have been exercising regularly may already be […]
Workout Wednesday: Keeping Fit During The Holidays
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The Trojan horse burger: Do companies that ‘do good’ sell unhealthy food?
When consumers see a company performing good deeds, they often assume that the company’s products are healthy. According to a new study in the Journal of Public Policy & Marketing this may be far from true, and the company’s socially responsible behavior may be creating a “health halo” over unhealthy foods. “Research demonstrates that consumers […]
Weight Loss For Couch Potatoes – Don’t Get Up, I’ll Explain…
*** You’re fat and you know it! Now I’m going to tell you something you don’t already know. You think you already know why you’re fat but you don’t. You think it’s because you just don’t have enough time and motivation to exercise. You think it’s because you love food and don’t quite have enough […]
5 Fun Ways To Get In Shape
The market is saturated with low-fat, low-carb and sugar-free foods. But despite the popular diets, “magical” pills and the latest, greatest fitness machines that all promise to melt away the pounds, more than half of American adults are overweight. <p>For true weight-loss success, health experts stress the importance of changing your lifestyle for the long […]
Top Exercises for Pain-free Knees
November 6, 2014, 12:00AM PT in Fitnovatives Blog | Is there a secret to developing strong, great-looking legs without increasing the risk of painful knees? Biomechanics expert Justin Price offers his top exercises for building great-looking legs while minimizing the risk of injury and knee pain. Great-looking legs are a sign […]
Common Cardio Exercise|workout Mistakes On Cardio Machines
Cardio Exercise Machines Common Cardio Workout Mistakes Cardio exercise machine workouts are great and fun for burning excess body fat and building good cardiovascular health. These exercises not only help to burn body fat fast it will also strengthen your heart and lungs and thus reducing your chances of getting high blood pressure, stroke […]
4 Fall Superfoods Swaps
Spaghetti squash, apples, pumpkin, avocados.—it is officially fall and these delicious seasonal foods not only add delightful flavor to meals, they’re nutrient-packed powerhouses that fight disease and help keep your body healthy. Here’s how to make the most of them and why you shouldn’t let the season pass without putting them in your […]
How exercise could reduce relapse during meth withdrawal
Scientists at The Scripps Research Institute (TSRI) have found that even brief workouts can reduce the risk of relapse in rats withdrawing from methamphetamine. In addition, the team found that exercise affected the neurons in a brain region that had never before been associated with meth withdrawal, suggesting a new direction for drug development. “There […]