Have you heard of an isometric workout? Do you know what it is? There are many variations of doing an isometric workout. Let’s start with what it is: Isometric exercise is a type of workout that is focused around using static positions and contractions of the muscles to build up strength, endurance and stamina. There […]
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Resistance Band Workouts for Beginners – Your Questions Answered
When you are planning to work out it can be hard to decide what equipment to use and where to invest your money to get the best overall benefits and so selecting a versatile all round tool such as a resistance band is always a great choice! A resistance band, also known as a strength […]
Benefits of Working out with Kettlebells
Do you know how great a kettlebell workout is? Training with kettlebells is a fantastic all-round workout that will raise your metabolic rate and supercharge your cardiovascular system while using up to 600 muscles at a time! All good gyms and fitness centers have kettlebells available for their clientele to make use of but the […]
What Is The Right Exercise For You
Choosing the right exercise for you is key to a healthy lifestyle. When you are trying to decide what the right exercise to take up is you need to be very honest with yourself. If you hate running, then you are never going to get up at 6am to go jogging before work but if […]
Yoga vs Pilates What Should You Choose?
While it’s true to say that both Yoga and Pilates take an integrated body and mind approach to health, well-being and fitness, the origins and objectives of the two practices vary widely and consequently their methods are quite different. Which makes a lot of people question Yoga vs Pilates what should I choose, what is […]
Exercise Rx – To Knock Years Off Your Age
It may be hard to believe, but until 25 years ago most doctors thought vigorous exercise caused a body to wear out, or age, faster. One of the top doctors credited with causing an about-face in that thinking: Kenneth Cooper often referred to as “the father of aerobic exercise”. Today we know that the key […]