Train the Brain

It’s no secret, as we get older we don’t think as fast. And, if you are a competitive athlete, how fast you can see, think and react determines results. In the past, what you were born with was your maximum ability. That has changed, we can train the brain!...
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Does Yoga Work for Golf Performance?

Golf is a sport that does require flexibility. However, many times those seeking more flexibility may not have the fitness base to make flexibility really effective. Also, remember the old time greats who had wonderful and powerful swings -Hogan, Sneed, Trevino actually just had...
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Go Slower to Lean Up?

In running and walking, if you are like most people, your goal is to lose weight and gain fitness. If you go faster in running or walking will you actually lose more weight and gain fitness? A little bit of extra speed helps, but if you go “anaerobic” in the exercise...
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The Best Weight Training Exercises?

It is really pretty simple, if you have limited time and want maximum results, then favor multi-joint exercises are simply the best. Why? They work a number of muscle groups at one time, and they have good carry over to activities of daily living and sports. In addition, and...
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Warm Up For Your Workout!

Getting moving before your workout, no matter what your level will improve your results. Physically a warm up will get your circulation going, which will allow you to work at a higher level. Psychologically, a warm up will shift your focus to your workout, and off such things as...
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Fitness Shoes: What is best for your exercise?

When you exercise, you are going to likely choose footwear that will help that activity. While you can’t own footwear for every activity, the following can help you make better choices based upon how the shoe is meant to function. First, get someone to measure your feet for the...
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Fitness Tracking Devices: Worth It?

There are now small, portable trackers that attempt to quantify your activity, both formal and informal during the day. Theoretically, this lets you know how many kcal you have burned and if you have hit your goal. They claim to track your steps, calories, distance and even sleep...
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What Burns More Kcal, Weight Training or Cardio?

    If you are trying to lose weight or keep the weight off, how many calories you burn during exercise matters. Your goal should be to burn 1500-2500 kcal (scientific way of expressing human energy used), per week. In this case, more is better! With all the hype about...
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VO2 Testing: Its helps maximize your cardio training benefits!

VO2 Max Testing, or measuring you Oxygen Uptake is a very useful test in determining both your exercise strategy and your actual heart rate zones based upon your metabolism. VO2 Max testing involves using a bike or treadmill as the exercise method. During increasing effort or...
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