When many people think of weightlifting or strength training they picture young, athletic men and women powering up barbells and dumbbells. But did you know that weightlifting, also known as strength training, can greatly benefit people into their 80s and even 90s? Who knows, maybe there are...
[caption id="attachment_1133" align="alignleft" width="266" caption="Treadmills"][/caption] A treadmill might not seem like that important a piece of equipment to have in your home, but when you really look at all they can do it’s well worth the investment. Whether you go with brands like Landice, Life Fitness, Vision...
Are you looking to get more out of your power blocks and/or dumbbells? This week I’ll offer some good workout tips to put those Pbs and Dbs to use. Today, we take a look at the chest. DB/PB Bench press - If you’re not using power blocks...
Are you looking to get more out of your power blocks and/or dumbbells? This week I’ll offer some good workout tips to put those Pbs and Dbs to use. Today, we take a look at the shoulders. Standing dumbbell Arnold press - Stand straight up with your...
There are just about as many different opinions out there as to the best way to lift weights as there are different exercises you can do. Based on my experiences as a weight lifter, personal research and time spent talking to other athletes and trainers here...
[caption id="" align="alignleft" width="295" caption="Workout Variety"][/caption] Variety is the spice of life. It can also help jumpstart your workout programs. If you feel they have fallen a little bit flat lately, or that you’re having trouble getting over the hump to reach certain fitness goals, consider changing...
When is walking not walking? When you spice up your treadmill workout program with some creative twists that add a whole new aspect to an old standby in many workout rooms. Any physical activity you do is beneficial to some degree, but if you are looking...
[caption id="" align="alignleft" width="168" caption="Check out our selection of Landice Treadmills"][/caption] When is walking not walking? When you spice up your treadmill workout program with some creative twists that add a whole new aspect to an old standby in many workout rooms. Any physical activity you do...
[caption id="attachment_1082" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="President Obama Workout"][/caption] Anyone who’s ever seen video clips of President Barack Obama playing basketball, or the shirtless pictures of the Prez on the beach that recently surfaced, can tell that he makes fitness a priority. But just how does Obama stay so...
[caption id="attachment_1048" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Strength Training"][/caption] For those rare people who really push their limits of the body - and I mean push them by lifting as much weight as is possible, and then try for more the next time - here are some tips to...