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Top 10 Exercise Mistakes: Number 2

Posted Mar 4th, 2010 and has No Comments »

This is the next in a series of 10 articles based on the American Council on Exercise’s (ACE) article titled “Top 10 Mistakes People Make in the Gym.”  Check the “Related Posts” links at the end of this article or use the “Search This Site” box at the top to find the other articles in this series.
Mistake Number 2:  Unbalanced …



It’s Never Too Late

Posted Feb 1st, 2010 and has No Comments »

Have you told yourself that you’re “too old” to start an exercise program?  Do you think that lifting weights or doing push-ups only benefits the “youngsters?”  Have you convinced yourself that you don’t have any muscles left to build?
Well, you’re wrong on all three counts.
According to studies in the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research (NSCR), your age doesn’t really …



Using FITT to get Fitter

Posted Jul 23rd, 2009 and has No Comments »

Ever notice how some of the “regulars” at the gym never seem to improve?  They come in, sometimes daily, and like clockwork go through their workout routine exactly the way every time.  Sure, they’re working hard and they really do work up a sweat.  They just never seem to build any muscle or drop any fat.  Ever wonder why that …