Diets in Review
The “Back” is made up of three main muscles and several smaller ones as well. The main three consist of the Trapezius, Latissimus Dorsi, and The Rhomboids. The Trapezius is a diamond shaped muscle located near the top of the … Continue reading
Look around town today at your local fitness centers and the yoga flurry is obvious. Aerobics is quickly being replaced with power yoga classes and muscle gyms have transformed into peaceful yoga studios where pictures of a pre-governor Arnold Schwarzenegger … Continue reading
The Biceps is located on the upper arm and its main functions are to simply flex the elbow and to rotate the forearm. The Biceps is a two-headed muscle consisting of a short head and a long head. Biceps is … Continue reading
The Triceps extend the elbow and known for its pushing movement. The Triceps are made up of three parts. A long head which originates at the Scapula, a lateral head which originates at the back of the arm (Humerus) and … Continue reading
While rising gas prices is generally seen as a negative thing, there are a few good side effects associated with it is as well. Firstly, it helps ween people off of gas guzzling vehicles. But another one is much more … Continue reading
The shoulder (deltoid) is an important part of the body. It allows the body to lift the arms and control arm movement. It is made up of three parts: – The anterior (front) deltoid serves to raise the arm upward … Continue reading
Are you finding it difficult to get out of bed in the morning for your daily walk and making up excuses to skip the gym on the way home? Even the most dedicated exercisers occasionally get bored with their routine. … Continue reading
“What to eat? When to eat?” These are the all too familiar words that I often find myself muttering now-a-days when planning meals. Prior to my participation on “The Biggest Loser” I never planned meals, I ate whenever and whatever. … Continue reading
The “core” consists of several different muscles that stabilize the spine and pelvis and run the entire length of the torso. These muscles stabilize the spine, pelvis, shoulder, and provide a solid foundation for movement in the extremities (arms and … Continue reading
The Hula Hoop was invented in 1957 by Wham-O. They were first made of wood, grasses, vines, bamboo, plastics, and metals. The name came from a Hawaiian dance called the Hula. Ever since then, it has been used for play … Continue reading
Increased Bone Mineral Density Increased Strength Reduced Body Fat Improved Mobility Improve Heart Condition Increase Quality of Sleep Relieve Stress Increase Self-esteem I always advise that you consult your doctor before beginning any type of exercise program/resistance training. This goes … Continue reading