I encourage you to warm up your body before a workout. Before stressing your muscles and challenging them with heavy loads, do dynamic exercise that gets the heart rate up, heats up the body, and loosens the muscles. This workout warm up sequence does all of that. Workout Warm Up You want your warm up […]
Facebook Timeline: Branding Your Fitness Business
Facebook is finally starting to switch brand Pages over to the Facebook timeline feature. No point in fighting inevitability, I switched mine over today! I feel that the cover allows an opportunity to use a better branding image for my fitness website than the four little squares that used to be there, and the timeline […]
Kettlebell Moves: 2-Hand Curl
Check out my Kettlebell Moves page for a lot more kettlebell exercises! Works Biceps Forearms Core Not all exercises need to be flashy. In fact, some of the most basic are the most effective! The 2-hand curl is a good example. My biceps are my favorite body part to work. I imagine they are for a lot of […]
Kettlebell Moves: Figure 8 To Hold
After you rock out this figure 8 to hold, check out my Kettlebell Moves page for a lot more kettlebell exercises! Works Abdominals Core Hamstrings Biceps Glutes Figure 8 To Hold The figure 8 to hold is an excellent power and endurance move. Stance Set your feet slightly wider than shoulder width, with toes slightly pointed out. […]
Websites I Love: MyOMyTV
Today I have another installment of Websites I Love! As you may know from my previous articles, I subscribe to the RSS feeds of a lot of different health and fitness websites and blogs. I’m compelled to share with you the ones that I really enjoy and find valuable. Getting great health and fitness information […]
Kettlebell Moves: Tactical Lunge
Master the kettlebell tactical lunge, and then check out my Kettlebell Moves page for a lot more exercises! Works: Quads Glutes Hamstrings Core The tactical lunge, or suitcase lunge, is a great leg exercise that also helps improve balance and coordination. Tactical Lunge Begin by standing with the kettlebell in your right hand. Step back with your […]
Fitness Gift Ideas For the Holidays
It’s that time of year when the holiday rush is on. Hopefully, you know someone else who is into fitness, or at least someone who ought to be. Here’s my fitness gift shopping guide. Whether you’re looking for a main gift or just some stocking stuffers, I’m sure that you’ll find something here. Popular Fitness […]
Kettlebell Moves: Overhead Squat
After mastering the overhead squat, check out my Kettlebell Moves page for a lot more kettlebell exercises! Works: Quadriceps Calves Shoulders Glutes Core The overhead squat is technically a leg exercise, but your back, core, and shoulders also benefit greatly here. Overhead Squat Set your feet shoulder width apart or slightly wider with toes slightly pointed out. […]
Kettlebell Moves: Thruster
If you enjoy the kettlebell thruster then check out my Kettlebell Moves page for a lot more exercises! Works Legs Glutes Shoulders Core Triceps Kettlebell Thruster I have a love/hate relationship with the thruster. I love it because it’s a small powerful move that works a whole lot of your body. I hate it because every time […]
Kettlebell Moves: Lunge Thruster
After working everything out with the kettlebell lunge thruster, check out my Kettlebell Moves page for a lot more kettlebell exercises! Works Legs Glutes Shoulders Core Triceps The lunge thruster – or just lunge thrust – is practically a full-body exercise and is fantastic for all around conditioning. This is a move that really kicks my butt, […]
Kettlebell Moves: Around the World
If you like the around the world then check out my Kettlebell Moves page for a lot more exercises! Muscles Worked Abs Glutes Shoulders The great thing about kettlebells is that a lot of the moves require you to embrace your core in a way that your abdominals always get worked. The Around the World is a […]
Kettlebell Moves: Upright Row
The upright row is a fantastic exercise, and there’s a whole lot more on my Kettlebell Moves page! Works Shoulders Traps (Upper Back) Biceps The upright row is a controversial exercise due to the amount of strain that can be placed on the shoulder joints and the rotator cuff. Doing this exercise with a kettlebell allows […]
