Speed skater Apolo Anton Ohno became the most decorated male winter Olympian in U.S. history in February when he won his eighth medal in the Vancouver Winter Olympics. Have you ever stopped and wondered what kind of training methods an elite athlete like Ohno utilizes? Recently, Ohno...
Ohio resident Andrew Durniat will compete in the “Mighty Mitts” competition that’s part of the 2010 Arnold Sports Festival this Thursday through Saturday in Columbus. If you're into strength training, Durniat's experiences as an old-school type strongman may interest you. The 31-year-old Durniat’s series of events are...
When not actually exercising or competing in a sport, one of the best things you can do is to learn about fitness. Any fitness enthusiasts who will be near Columbus, Ohio, this March 4-7 are highly encouraged to check out the 2010 Arnold Sports Festival. The...
This is the fourth in a four-part series on women’s fitness tips. I have spoken with trainers and female athletes to come up with today’s list of motivational tips. Motivation is one of the biggest factors women need to be fit for life. Trainers stress that...
This is the third in a four-part series on women’s fitness tips. I have spoken with trainers and female athletes to come up with today’s list of diet tips. It takes exercise and proper nutrition to make a fit person. For women to improve their health,...
This is the second in a four-part series on women’s fitness tips. For today's article, I have spoken with trainers and female athletes to come up with a list of interval training tips. Who wouldn’t like to spend less time on something and get better results? That...
This is the first in a four-part series on women’s fitness tips. I have spoken with trainers and female athletes to help come up with today’s list of seven essential exercises women should do. 1. Cardio - Women should get cardio exercises in at least 3-4...
Spring is just around the corner and many people are working out in the gym in order to try and firm up so they don’t emerge on the beach looking like they were hibernating bears. It’s important to not only exercise consistently, but to eat right...
We hear all the time that children in the USA are getting fatter and fatter, and less and less active. What can you do as a parent to help ensure that your kids will be fit for life? Here are some tips to get your young kid...
For women who are fortunate enough to have a healthy pregnancy, most doctors highly recommend at least doing light workouts during much of the nine-month term. Women will understandably see a decrease from their normal endurance levels at times during the pregnancy and should work closely...