Women’s Health Train for Your Body Type with Jessica Smith
Posted by NoChubbyHubby on March 5, 2010
The Beck Diet Solution: Train Your Brain to Think Like a Thin Person
Posted by NoChubbyHubby on January 24, 2010
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do you need to train at high intensity to get cardiovascular training?
Posted by NoChubbyHubby on January 22, 2010
.. you know above 80% etc..? surely there must be another way? and also.. is it required for heart health and lung capacity or will regular jogging, (low intensity) and weight lifting do?
Runner’s World Complete Book of Women’s Running: The Best Advice to Get Started, Stay Motivated, Lose Weight, Run Injury-Free, Be Safe, and Train for Any Distance
Posted by NoChubbyHubby on January 19, 2010
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Now with a fresh design and thoroughly updated information, this nuts-and-bolts guide is designed specifically to address the unique challenges and rewards the sport presents to the fastest growing segment of the market
How Do I Start Running To Train For Track?
Posted by NoChubbyHubby on November 21, 2009
I mean how far should I run since I am beginning? When is the best time to run? I plan on running winter and spring track. I am kind of afraid to run around my neighborhood because the men look perverted.
9 Reasons Why Everyone Should Strength Train
Posted by NoChubbyHubby on September 22, 2009
The general opinion when the general public here the word “Weight Training” is of oiled up, macho, muscular men flexing and showing off there muscles. This view often shies a lot of people away from lifting weights…. especially women. However, some form of strength training can benefit anyone male or female at any age. It provides amazing health benefits that cannot be ignored. They are…1. INCREASE METABOLISM/MUSCLE MASSStrength training builds muscle. I know that’s probably the most obvious benefit, but it is extremely important. As we age, we lose approximately a pound of muscle every year after the age of twenty. Even people who exercise regularly, but neglect strength training will still lose ½ a pound of muscle a year. This will cause us to get weak and make us more vulnerable to fat gain as we get older because the metabolism is slowing down. You may notice people who eat whatever they want and not gain anything, but as they approach 30-40 their metabolism has slowed and they are starting to gain weight. Strength training is the only way to maintain or add muscle mass as we age, keeping our metabolism running high. 2. IMPROVE BONE MINERAL DENSITY Not only does strength training stimulate muscle growth; it also stimulates the growth of bone tissue. The stress of strength training on the bones stimulates the bones to lay down more minerals, improving bone mineral density. Similar to muscle mass, bone mineral density is at its peak at around the age of twenty and from there is on a gradual decline for the rest of our lives. This makes us susceptible to injuries and diseases such as osteoporosis as we age. Strength training can help prevent or even reverse these conditions. This is one of the main reasons why women should do some form of strength training, as 1 in 2 women or there about now develop osteoporosis. 3. IMPROVE JOINT STRENGTH AND STABILITYIncreasing the strength of muscles, also greatly enhances the strength and stability of the joints these muscles surround. This is extremely beneficial to prevent injuries as we get older. 4. DECREASE ATHRITIS Strength training improves our bodies control of our joints, which decreases the stress put on them in day to day activities. This helps reduce the chance of our joints degenerating. Therefore strength training can help prevent or reduce the severity of arthritis, and recent studies are showing it can help reduce the symptoms. 5. IMPROVE VITALITY AND QUALITY OF LIFE The condition of our muscles is responsible for our ability to perform everyday activities. Muscles are like an engine, if they are well looked after, you can drive it regularly without fear of it breaking down. Strength training keeps our muscles in top condition, making daily activities much easier and enables us to participate in more vigorous activities without fear of injuries or lack of energy. 6. INCREASE FAT LOSS Muscle is metabolically active, meaning it burns calories. Every extra pound of muscle we add burns approximately an extra 50-100 calories a day. Therefore, the more muscle we have the more calories we burn while we are sleeping, doing daily activities and through exercise. For example, the metabolism can be like a car, the more muscle you have, the larger the engine and the more calories you burn, much like the way a V8 chews through fuel. If we neglect strength training, our metabolism might be closer to that of a scooter or a lawn mower!7. DECREASE CHANCE OF DEVELOPING DIABETESThe increase of muscle mass, due to strength training increases the use of blood sugars into the muscles, helping reduce the chance of developing diabetes. Also increasing our metabolism through strength training helps prevent fat gain, which is closely related to the development of late onset diabetes. 8. IMPROVE SPORTING PERFORMANCEThis is pretty obvious but a strong athlete is a great athlete. All forms of power, speed and explosiveness come from having a good base of strength. For instance take 2 guys who weigh the same and they perform the Bench Press. Lets say Person A can bench 400lbs and Person B can bench only 200lbs. Who do you think could bench throw 100lbs the highest? Person A you would assume could throw it higher because 100lbs is only 25% of his max Where as Person B would be trying to throw 50% of his max. 9. DECREASE BLOOD PRESSURERecent studies have shown that strength training can help reduce blood pressure. Therefore there is a less chance of developing heart disease. If our muscles are stronger, this places less stress on our cardiovascular system while performing day to day activities. For all you women out there don’t be scared to lift weights, its good for you. You do not have the hormones men do to build large, bulky muscles, so don’t be shy. You will only be able to replace the muscle you had lost through the aging process and at most maybe gain a few more pounds, but that is it. Those pictures you see of women looking like men with massive muscles are due to them injecting male hormones in them, so trust me it won’t happen to you. So as you can see some form of strength training should be performed by everyone. Men, women, children and the elderly can all benefit from strength training. Most importantly, it prevents our body from deteriorating enabling us to live and enjoy more of life as we age. Strength training really is anti-aging.
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Weight Training Equipment If You Want To Weight Train Read This
Posted by NoChubbyHubby on September 20, 2009
Most of those sports fans that are familiar with weight training are fully aware that this type of exercise is used when they desire to develop their strength and the size of their muscles. Generally the type of training used in this situation is known as resistance training. It derived this name from the fact that when you are exercising you are actually fighting the built in resistance of the equipment that you are using. When properly completed this form of training with weight training equipment can provide you with significant benefits and drastically improve your overall health and your well-being. One such method involves the lifting of progressively heavier amounts of weights and makes use of a variety of exercises developed to target specific muscle groups of the body. Various weight training regiments are essentially anaerobic in nature although a few fans have adapted the programs to appear as aerobic exercises. It is important to understand that weight training is different than bodybuilding or weightlifting. These are classified more as sports rather than as a form of exercise. However weight training is often included as a part of the training regimens. Weight training goes back thousands of years and can be traced back to Hippocrates who brought out the principles of weight training in some of his writings. Ancient Greece made very good use of weight training when conditioning their wrestlers for the annual Olympics. In the later part of the 19th century the dumbbell and barbell clearly established their value in weight training. The early versions of the barbells were nothing more then hollow globes which were filled with sand. They were later upgraded to the popular plate-loading styles used to this day. You can also find strength training that incorporates isometric exercises. This was a popular method used from the 30s and is still used today. During the 60’s the exercise machines began to gain in popularity and were found not only in public gyms but also in the private homes. The basic principle behind training with weights is simply repetition-using weight training equipment, of course. The mere act of lifting and lowering a specific set of weights tend to build up certain muscles of the body. According to the individuals specific aims they will determine the number of repetitions that take place. A persons training can be centered around various goals and the training procedure themselves reflect that goal. A search of one of the popular internet search engines can get you started on the right track in regards to the type and the number of repetitions you would need in order to satisfy your selected goals. Perhaps you want added strength or possibly you desire to increase your muscle tone. The choice is yours and adequate exercises are readily available on the World Wide Web.
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