Home Gym Exercise Equipment…
So you’ve made the smart decision to start taking better care of yourself, or have gotten fed up with your gym, simply can’t afford a membership, or don’t want a long-term contract. For whatever reason, you want to start working out at home. You’ll need some home gym exercise equipment. You have a lot of options, and what you get will depend a lot on your budget, your goals, and the space you have available.
If you have the means and the space, you can look into a home gym or multi gym, like the Bowflex or one of the sets from Body Solid. These can be a good choice if you want Read more
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Take the Stairs…
Walking up and down stairs is a great exercise. It works all of your lower body, and is good for getting your heart rate up as well. Here are two quick, easy ways to add some additional physical activity to your day. They will only take two or three minutes, and you won’t even break a sweat.
Tip 1
If you work on an upstairs floor in a building, take the stairs. If you work high up, take the elevator, but get off four or five floors early. Take the stairs the rest of the way up.
Tip 2
Throughout the day, make your way to the stairwell for a quick trip up and down the stairs. Just go up or down four or five flights (or however many you like), then back. You’ll only be gone for two or three minutes, but you can really do yourself some good if you do this a few times throughout the day.
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Lose Belly Fat – 5 Simple Tips…
The first time I noticed I needed to lose belly fat, I was putting on my jeans. They were a little tighter than I like. It wasn’t bad, but it was enough for me to know it was time to do something. I’ve dealt with the issue here and there a couple of times since then, but have learned what works. The first step is to eat a little less. The next is to start exercising. But, I realized that adding a little more movement in my day helped the results come faster. So, I thought I’d share five simple things you can add to your day, not even breaking a sweat, that can help you meet your goal quicker.
First though, you must realize that ab training in itself does not help you lose belly fat. Sit-ups, crunches, or even better ab drills will help tone your ab muscles, but you’ll have to lose that layer of fat if you want to see them. To lose belly fat, you’ll need to Read more
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What’s the right kettlebell size for me?
This is a question most people ask themselves when considering buying a kettlebell. The answer can be made fairly simple. Most men should start with a 16kg (35 lb) kettlebell. If you’re exceptionally strong, you might consider starting with a 24 kg (53 lb) kettlebell. However, they feel heavier than you would think, and even a strong man can get an excellent workout with the 35-pounder. I encourage men to start with this one, and it’s also the most recommended starter size by most other kettlebell sites I’ve seen. You can get one from Muscle Driver (less expensive), Dragon Door (the “Gold Standard”), or Dragon Door’s Russian Reds (same, but different finish).
For ladies, it’s a bit tougher. The 18 lb kettlebell is a good choice for most women. As mentioned above, kettlebells feel heavier than you would think because of the leverage factor (unbalanced center-of-gravity). However, I think that the 26 lb kettlebell is a better choice if you’re only going to be able to get one – and especially if your main focus will be fat loss. I say this because if your goal is fat loss, you’ll be doing a lot of swings, and you’ll likely outgrow an 18 lb kettlebell quickly on swings. If possible, you may want to get both. Some of the drills will be harder to do with a heavier kettlebell, but you will likely progress to the 26 lb for swings and some other full-body drills.
The 18 lb kettlebell from Dragon Door has a steel handle that is slightly thinner than the authentic one-piece cast kettlebells. The 26 lb bell is the lightest one-piece cast kettlebell. It has a thicker handle. You can see the difference at Russian Kettlebells.
If you want to get an idea of what you’re in for, pick up an appropriately-sized dumbbell and swing it between your legs a few times. Keep your back straight (not upright, just straight) and watch your knees! Don’t do many if you don’t know what you’re doing. The kettlebell will swing between your legs easier, because it’s not as wide, but this test will let you know if you’re choosing an appropriate kettlebell. Keep in mind that you will become stronger. Also keep in mind that exercises like presses, curls (if you do them), and others will be harder with a kettlebell than with a dumbbell because of the leverage.
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High Frequency Training For Fat Loss
Below is an article by Mike Mahler which involves drills using two kettlebells, so you may or may not be able to follow the program as described.
High Frequency Training For Fat Loss
Guest Article by Mike Mahler.
HFT is my favorite style of training for strength, muscle building, and fat loss. No need to add any cardio at all to the program. Focus on doing the strength training workouts well and you will be all set. Do not add more training to the mix. More cardio will not make the program work better and will screw up your hormone levels.
Start with four workouts per week as indicated in the beginner program. After a month, go to the intermediate program and train Read more
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