by webguy | Jun 13, 2018 | Motivation
So the Olympics are almost upon us. While you have the chance, compare the differences between a marathon (long distance) runner’s body and a sprinter’s body. What do you notice? The long-distance runner is skinny, frail, kind of bony, thin and almost sickly looking....
by webguy | Jun 13, 2018 | Motivation
How committed are you to achieving your weight loss goal as we head into bathing suit season? Are you hitting the gym, guns blazing, ready to take off all the pounds you’ve been putting on over the winter and spring . . . finally ready to look amazing for that...
by webguy | Jun 13, 2018 | Motivation
Under the surface, every body is built the same. Each of us has an athlete’s body buried down there somewhere — and we all have the ability to move like athletes. Some of us are just ahead of others in terms of our fitness progress. However, with appropriate...
by webguy | Jun 13, 2018 | Plyometrics
In the arena of modern competitive sports like basketball, rugby, volleyball, gymnastics, and football, the ability to out jump one’s opponent in the field is very crucial in determining the eventual outcome of the game. In the case of basketball and volleyball,...
by webguy | Jun 13, 2018 | Plyometrics
Whether you are getting fit, staying in shape, improving yourself for your sport’s sake, or just bodybuilding, chances are good that you spend a lot of time at the gym. In addition to the regular routine of weight lifting and the traditional equipment (like...
by webguy | Jun 13, 2018 | Plyometrics
The vertical jump has been a test standard for athletes for decades. The ability to propel the body into the air with force is a good measure of lower body power. Many sports require the ability to jump. All sports require a solid base and the ability to move the body...
by webguy | Jun 13, 2018 | Plyometrics
Athletes are forever striving for ways in which to compare themselves to other athletes and prove superior. We measure ourselves in miles run, weight lifted (or pressed, or pulled), laps completed, and height jump (among other things, of course). There are reasons...
by webguy | Jun 13, 2018 | Stretching and Flexibility
Our knees are one of the weakest parts of our body and keeping them strong is a must for everyone, after all we needs our legs to get us through life. For strong, fit knees throughout life, there are a few great strengthening exercises that you can do. Keep in mind,...
by webguy | Jun 13, 2018 | Stretching and Flexibility
Many people skip stretching their muscles before exercise, not understanding how important it is. Some figure their muscles will be heated up soon enough as they work out, so why do they need to bother with warming up with muscle stretches first? Many of those who do...
by webguy | Jun 13, 2018 | Stretching and Flexibility
Whenever you make a movement, there are two groups of muscles. One set of muscles, referred to as protagonistic muscles, are the muscles that actually facilitate the movement. The other set of muscles, referred to as antagonistic muscles, are the muscles that resist...
