Archive for January 2011
A Beginner Workout Routine To Build Muscle
This outline for a workout routine to build muscle has been devised for people just starting out in weight-training. It is simplistic in it’s approach, which is also why it is very effective for building muscle mass.The key to proper weight training is to establish a good foundation in which to build upon, much like building a solid foundation for a house. If you cut corners and build a weak foundation for a house, as time goes on, the house will become weaker and less sturdy. Same thing with weight training.Keep it simple. It is so much easier to focus effectively on a few tasks (exercises) than to spread yourself thin on many different ones.This has been devised to follow for approximately 4-6 months, which at that time you can revise and edit the program to include other exercises and other approaches that a more intermediate weight lifter can use. But remember this, the more you know does not necessarily mean better results when it comes to trying to build muscle.I have met very learned weight trainers who have been doing this for years but physically appear as though they don’t put into action what they have “learned.” It’s not so much “what you know” as it is how you “put into action” what you do know.Keep your routine simple, follow the suggested exercises (most have descriptive sheets that show you how to do a specific exercise) for approximately 6 months, and i guarantee you will start to build more muscle as a r
The ElliptiGo Cardio Workout Bike
Have you suffered from hip or knee injuries that have prevented you from enjoying a nice run outdoors? Well, the ElliptiGo cardio workout bike was invented to address that very issue. The ElliptiGo inventor was a former cyclist and Ironman triathlete who lost the ability to run for both sports and endurance training due to injuries. He decided to take up cycling to stay fit, but found the workouts and riding positions to be uncomfortable. He started using the elliptical machine because it was easy on his knees but found it very boring to be stuck inside. His new love for the elliptical and a desire to be outside sparked the beginning of the bike and elliptical hybrid.Bike Aimed For Both Runners And CyclistsThe ElliptiGo emulates running via the elliptical but is positioned like a seat-less bike. There are no pedals but have a platform to stand on just like the elliptical machine to accelerate the bike forward. The bike is able to reach 25 miles per hour and has eight shifting gears. The bike is certainly a low impact alternative for runners with injuries, but have also gained enthusiasm and popularity in the cycling world.How The ElliptiGo Stands Up To Endurance CyclingThe founders of the bike were very interested to see how the new invention would stand up to long cycling events, so they participated in a 120 mile ride through the Californian Sierras to put it to the test. They were very impressed to finish the event and even mentioned that standing for over six hours and e
Aerobic Training For Fat Loss – 9 Types of Cardio Workouts
If your desire is to burn fat, cardio workout is a great way to start. Cardio training can also be called as aerobic training. Cardio exercise is one of the few ways to lose fat at the same time as you train. Another great thing about cardio is that it is good for both beginners and advanced people. If you don’t know where to start, but you wish to lose fat, aerobic workout is something for you.But what kind of training is aerobic? Here is a list of these different cardio types:1. Outside running/jogging. This is the type of training I love. It lets you to take fresh oxygen, train stamina and burn fat. I like running because it gives me the possibility to relax. But some people don’t like running because they say it can cause knee injury. Here is the solution to this: if you’re young and if you are able to run on a soft surface like grass or bark, then run. If you don’t have access to a soft surface, then you might choose to do cardio on an elliptical instead of jogging.2. Walk. Walking is also an aerobic training. This is good for someone who is a beginner or an old person. Walking is natural and we do it every day. But it will not burn much fat. This is why you must upgrade your training when you feel you’re ready.3. Outside cycling. This is a way to burn fat as well. But remember to keep a steady tempo, to cycle all the time. If not, this training will become more like a recreation.4. Elliptical/Crosstrainer. A good thing about this machine i
The No Cardio Question Answered
Certainly there are many people who only do weights and no cardio and probably just as many, maybe more that do cardio and no weight training.It’s true that lots of people hate cardio exercise but not everyone does. Lots of people absolutely love it – even really high intensity cardio. To say everyone loves weight training is just as incorrect.Not everyone enjoys weight training; otherwise nearly everyone would be doing it. They might enjoy going through the motions of weight training and using light weights but that’s not real muscle building weight training. Don’t get me wrong, it’s better that people at least did light resistance training than none at all, but weight training that builds strength and muscle requires that the muscles be progressively overloaded. That means heavier weight or more reps or slower reps to increase the intensity of the weight training exercise.Likewise, when it comes to cardio exercise, the cardio exercise that produces the results is the type that gets you breathing hard, your heart pumping and your endurance muscles tiring. This is the level of cardio referred to when people say they hate cardio.Anything less is generally what you see all those fat people in the gym doing while they’re pedalling away on the exercise bikes.As for cardio making you hungry, well so does weight training.Now it is true that you can lose weight without cardio. You can also lose weight without resistance exercise. You can also los
How to Build Muscle Without Weights – Yes it Can Be Done
I know a lot of bodybuilders think that muscles come only from lifting weights.And not just any kinds of weights, no. Hard and heavy workouts rule-the-day. That is if you want some muscle growth.But I am here to tell you that you can build muscle without weights.Can you build the amount of muscle you can build by going to the gym?Probably not, of course this all depends on your genetics and drive, but you can build a body that is lean, hard, and has enough muscle to look good.Really when it comes down to it, this is what most men want.A body that is muscular, but not too much so.A BODY WEIGHT ONLY ROUTINEAs with any weight routine, a solid body weight only routine must begin with squats.Body weight only squats to be exact.Yes, you will need to run the reps up on these-sets of one hundred reps or more-but trust me you will be surprised at just how hard these can be.If you take them slow and make each rep count.Up next we have the classic push-up.I realize that push-ups do not sound too hard, but you can do them a ton of ways, regular, explosive, and there are even dive bomber push-ups.Plus for those of you, who really want any upper-body workout, give handstand push-ups a try.These are serious-so please be careful with them.As for you back, chins and pull-ups rule-the-day here, any and all grips and any and all varieties (except for behind the neck pull-ups as these are not safe for your rotator cuffs).Again, as with the classic push-up, you will be surprised at just how many