Strength training is an integral part of a well-rounded exercise program, and is recommended for all ages, including kids and seniors. Many still make the mistake of equating weight training with “bulking up.” Please understand that strength training is not just about “looking good.” It’s also an important part of maintaining a healthy weight, strengthening [...]
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“I went from a size 8 to a size 2! Lost 31 lbs. and 19.6% body fat. I also dropped 4 inches off my hips and 2 inches off my upper arms. The additional health benefits have been mind-blowing, not to mention the fact that I dropped my cholesterol from 220 to 172. I never [...]
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When people think about improving their heart health, they may think of doing aerobic exercise or cardiovascular training such as running or jogging. However, recent research by the American Heart Association has proven that strength training or weight training counts for heart health, too. Studies have shown that lifting weights lowers the body’s heart rate [...]
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Most people agree that regular exercise is a key component to good health. Running, biking, and swimming are all good aerobic exercises, but if that is the only type of exercise someone is doing, they are missing out big on the benefits of strength training. The more we learn about the body, the more we [...]
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You may have made the decision to enter a sporting event that requires technical training, maybe your desire is simply an increase in strength and stamina, or maybe you’re somewhere in between. You’ve frequented health spas and gyms, but are bored doing the same routines. You enjoy working out at home and purchased equipment for [...]
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It’s called “Super Slow” strength training, and for years it’s been creating ripples in the health and fitness arena. A story in Newsweek in 2001 highlighted the story of Dr. Philip Alexander, who had run 60 miles a week for 10 years. Then he discovered Super Slow, and switched to spending just 20 minutes a [...]
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By Joseph G. Aben, Excellence In Fitness, Inc. One of the most frequent requests I hear from female trainees is, “I don’t want to bulk up, I just want to tone the muscles I have.” Because I train a variety of people with different ages, gender, genetic make-ups, physical limitations, and goals, I personalize each [...]
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My name is Joe Aben and I am the owner of EIF. Over the past ten years I have trained hundreds of people in the Annapolis, Baltimore and Washington DC area helping them to achieve dramatic improvements in the way they look, feel, and perform. Read on to learn more about Excellence in Fitness, a [...]
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Posted in Exercises, Fitness, Personal Trainer on Jan 12th, 2010
1. The secret to making a simple Commitment to your exercise program. The big companies who are stealing your money want you to believe that a pill, fad diet or a special machine will solve all your weight loss and fitness problems. This is counter-intuitive and insults your common sense. But people still want to [...]
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