Category: General training (Page 18 of 18)

      Bringing back an old abs favorite

      March 7, 2007 /

      After sifting through a magazine about a month ago, I came across an abdominal exercise that I hadn’t done for awhile: the hanging leg raise.

      For about three weeks now, I’ve done the hanging leg raise at the end of my workouts, every few days. It has done wonders for me, not only targeting my lower abs, but also working my entire midsection. A bonus is that it has also helped me with my grip, which is obviously used in other exercises.

      While this exercise is great for strengthen your midsection, don’t forget that abs aren’t made in the gym; they’re made in the kitchen. Like Mike Furci always says: Working your abs is not the key to attaining abs.

      Abs, General training, Specific workouts, Xternal Fitness, Xternal Furci

      Get on your feet!

      March 1, 2007 /

      Think about how many weight lifting exercises we do sitting or lying down. Just to name a few, there is the flat bench press, incline bench press, military press, lateral raises, bicep curls, triceps extensions and lat pull downs.

      I’ve read several publications that recommend standing up for as many exercises as you can. The more we sit down, the more likely we are to weaken our backs and abs. Also, if we don’t develop the core strength, we’re more likely to suffer an injury too. I’ve read that this especially works for hardgainers, because it forces you to work more muscle groups at one time.

      Now granted, there are some exercises – like the bench press for example – that standing up is just not an option. However, the more times we get up on our feet while working out, the more likely we are to build core strength and overall balance.

      Bodybuilding, General fitness, General training, Magazine Hype, Weight training

      New Year’s approaches

      November 1, 2006 /

      The New Year will be here before you know it.? Many?people are already thinking about possible resolutions.? Unfortunately, many do not follow through?with their resolutions.??A big contributor to failure is a lack of knowledge.??The vast majority of?people who?join a gym do not have the tools necessary to stay on track.

      Equally important, and?Perhaps more important than the workout itself, are the following guidelines:

      1. There is no “off season”
      Understand that getting into shape has no down time. Losing body fat, gaining muscle or just wanting to be healthy must be a lifestyle. If you don’t make changes in your lifestyle, you are destined for failure.

      2. Visualize your ultimate goal
      Your mind can be your greatest ally on the road to success.

      3. Big Goals, Little Goals
      To reach your big goals, you must set small goals. These small goals must be made daily and weekly. Simply establish your nutrition and workout goals for each day and each week. Take your big goals and segment them into smaller, more attainable goals.

      4. Keep a Journal?
      In your road to fitness, you must track your successes and failures and constantly monitor your progress.

      This goal setting process is essential if one wishes to attain?their fitness goals.? With the above guidelines, your chance of success is greatly improved.? Without them, you are doomed.

      General fitness, General training, Workout programs

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