What You Need to Know About Overtraining? At 26 years old I felt like I was 100 (ok that may be an exaggeration, but still it hurt!). Now I am pretty stubborn so I ran through the pain for a couple of weeks before the pain became too much to handle. So I walked into Ascension Fitness one day and complained to Jenn Lormand about my pain. She turned to me and said ӊamie, it sounds like you are over-training; you need to take a break from running for a bit.ԠWait what, stop running? Looking to Get Rid of Those Love Handles? Hereҳ How Can you get rid of love handles or belly fat by doing targeted exercises for that specific area? Unfortunately, you cannot. It is possible to gain muscle in a specific area, and that area will be stronger. For instance, if you only worked the bicep of one arm but not the other, one would grow and the other wouldnҴ. SurfShelf Treadmill Desk Laptop and iPad Holder Review The unit can be useful and a good addition to your treadmill. In addition, the price of the product is very affordable. What Is Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness? Most of us will experience Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness when starting a new program or new exercises ֠you probably already have. Have you started an exercise routine (take jogging) and felt fine the day after, but then the second morning you wake up and your thighs are tightŠwell thatҳ DOMS. Delayed Onset Muscles Soreness (or DOMS) is muscle soreness that typically begins to develop 12-24 hours after the exercise has been performed and may produce the greatest pain between 24-72 hours after the exercise has been performed. Most of us will experience DOMS when starting a new program or new exercises ֠you probably already have. Have you started an exercise routine (take jogging) and felt fine the day after, but then the second morning you wake up and your thighs are tightŠwell thatҳ DOMS. Are Kettlebell Workouts Really That Good? The Kettlebell workouts have gained a lot of popularity, especially during the last couple of years, because they come with lots of advantages, compared to other traditional training techniques. They appeared in Russia over one century ago. Still, they are seen by some as an important part of the workout world because of their benefits. Get Fit in 2014 Have you vouched to get fit in 2014? The most common New Yearҳ Resolution is to eat healthy, lose weight and get fit. Thatҳ certainly a reasonable goal, being healthy and fit is important. But whatҳ the best way to be get fit in 2014? How do you hold yourself accountable and stick with a fitness regimen? Fitness Mantra for Christmas It is true that you need to follow a strict diet while leading your daily life, but when it comes to Christmas, things go haywire. You will be in the company of family members and friends and they will force you to eat more. You cannot say no to them. TrekDesk Treadmill Desk Review Do you know that you can work at the same time when you are walking on the treadmill? No, this is not just a phone talking. The work means you will work on your computer while you exercise. Why Burpee Why? Yes, I am back to argue for another exercise that has not really gotten a fair shake. Burpees are a form of punishment in the eyes of most people. In case you are not familiar with a burpee allow me to elaborate. A burpee is performed in four steps, from a standing position place your hands on the ground in a squat, then your feet jump out to a plank and immediately jump back to the squat and finishes with a jump back up to your feet. The rest is just repeating at a rapid pace. They are rarely a favored option, but this is not respecting what a burpee offers. Maybe I just spent too much time thinking about burpees while mentally preparing to do 500 over a lost bet, but I think there is a need for a better understanding. An understanding that maybe burpees are not some torture tool schemed up by trainers to punish clients. Rather that these burpees were created for a happier purpose with proven benefits. Burpees are the superhero exercise that gives any workout a major boost, in record time, with no extra equipment necessary! Why Should I Workout With a Heart Rate Monitor? A heart rate monitor enables you to get immediate feedback on how hard, how intense you are working during your workout. It allows you to ensure that you stay within your targeted heart rate zones to optimize the results from your workout. Push Up Equality For All! In this modern age where we as women have fought to be viewed on an even plateau as men I just donҴ understand why itҳ still considered ӯkay Ԡfor a girl to give in to the idea that she is not capable of performing at the same level as her male counterpart just because we are in a work-out scenario. If you have ever worked out in a group setting, or maybe you know from personal experience, the biggest obstacle that people face in adopting a fitness routine is the fear of all the things that they canҴ do! Fifty Years Working Out: 2 Mistakes I Wish I Had Not Made Get your feet checked sooner rather than later. There may be an issue developing that can be avoided or corrected. DonҴ go for years training with weights without getting your form checked. Even if you arenҴ injuring yourself you may be overly developing a muscle or missing an opportunity for greater effectiveness. Moderation combined with consistency is a winning formula for a lifelong fitness habit. Proper eating is at least half of fitness but you still need to maintain your muscle mass.