Working Out Over 40 Working out over 40 is a bit different. Gone are the days when you can do an extreme workout without any consideration for the health of your joints and back. Luckily, you are not older, you are smarter and you can start to realize that a workout does not have to...
The Perfect Deltoid Exercise If you want arm definition, you need to add the dumbbell lateral raise into your routine. It is perhaps the best way to work the deltoids, particularly the medial deltoid. To perform the exercise, start with a neutral grip (palms facing in). Raise the dumbbell to shoulder height turning your thumbs...
This Week’s Beginner Routine Today’s workout is short and to the point with just 5 exercises. Don’t let that fool you though, you will get a full body workout in just like normal. The workout will ramp up and ramp down with the toughest exercise being in the middle. Your workout will consist of: High...
Jumping Jack With Dumbbells If you are searching for a great full body workout, I have just the thing. The Dumbbell Jack is an exercise that is deceptive in that it is much harder than you might think and it works out nearly every muscle in one simple exercise. Muscles Worked Triceps Trapezius Deltoids Pectoralis...
Is Cardio really making you fat? It very well could be if you are doing moderate to high intensity cardio. Watch the video or keep on reading to learn why. Why Cardio Makes You Gain Weight When you do moderate to high intensity cardio, your body is operating above the aerobic level. The aerobic level...
If you are serious about getting fit, you need to maintain sufficient protein levels. If you do not get enough protein in your diet, you will essentially be spinning your wheels. As you build one muscle, your body will have to break down another to get the protein it needs. Essentially you will be doing...
This week’s workout is another efficient sub 20 minute workout designed for the entire body. Your Sandbag Workout Warmup We are going to start with a quick plank and knee raise warm up. Start with a standard hand plank and hold it of 60 seconds. Most people think of planks as core only workouts, but...
This Week’s Sandbag Workout This week’s workout is just 15 minutes but you should find it challenging. We will do six exercises and break it into two different circuits. Circuit One We will start with a Front Loaded Squat followed by Good Mornings and then finishing up with Burpees to Upright Row. Circuit Two Next,...
The Sandbag Workout You are going to do just 5 exercises in this workout, but it will work all major muscle groups. In order of appearance, you will be doing. Bear Hug Squats Gripping the bag in a bear hug, you will squat with the bag, slightly separating your knees on the way down. Be...
About Planks Most people think of planks as an abdominal building exercise, but it in fact is a full body workout. Yes, it takes a strong core but it is a full body effort. Add in a few variations, and you can change the way muscles are recruited for the exercise In this video, I...