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 6:  …

Just got my copy of Tony Horton’s P90X fitness program delivered to my front door, courtesy of UPS after ordering from Amazon.  It’s 12 DVD’s with a different workout on each one. I started this program last week and man, what a workout!  I thought I was in half-way decent shape but this program is a “killer!”  It’s Marine Bootcamp …

Most exercise machines are designed to accommodate a variety of body types and provide a wide range of resistance or weight settings. Unfortunately, most people never return the machines to their “neutral” setting when they finish with the machine. Unless you properly adjust the machine before you begin your workout, you won’t get the most benefit from the machine and in some cases, you might actually injure yourself.

Is it just me or has anyone else who’s been watching the Olympics been hit with this sudden urge to hit the gym and workout all day?  Doesn’t watching all these athletes who are the best in the world at what they do just make you even more conscious of that extra flab around your midsection? Add to the mix …

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 …