Category: Gym
Review of Mike Mentzer’s High Intensity Training
Background: In the early 70’s Arnold Schwarzenegger burst onto the bodybuilding scene. And he brought the idea of “volume training” into the lime light. After all… if it made a champion out of Arnold, then surely pumping iron for 3 hours a day was the way to go. Right? Right? Well… maybe not. While many
Working Out On An Elliptical Trainer Can Lower Triglyceride Levels
Triglycerides are a type of fat that circulates in the blood. A high triglyceride level is a risk factor for not only heart disease, but stroke and pancreatitis as well. The amount of this fat in the blood can be affected by diet, but what about exercise? Research has shown that regular exercise can significantly
ProForm 895 ZLE Elliptical Cross Trainer Review
Cross trainers (also known as elliptical trainers) provide a very low impact workout and are a great way to improve your fitness level and lose weight. I recently tried the ProForm 895 elliptical trainer and would like to share my thoughts on the machine. It’s made by Icon, who are the largest manufacturer of fitness
Freestride Trainer Vs Bowflex Max – What’s the Difference?
Trying to choose between the Nordictrack Freestride Trainer vs Bowflex Max? Wondering which is the best machine for your home? These are two very popular elliptical-type machines that help you get better results than a standard elliptical trainer. And coming in around the same price range means a lot of people are trying to decide
Foods, Vitamins, and Supplements for Faster Weight Loss and Maximum Muscle
Need to build lean muscle? Want maximum muscle size? Exercising alone is not the key to building the amazing body that you want. To build defined, lean muscle, you need more than just cardio. You need proper diet, nutrition, and weight resistance training. With the proper motivation and dedication, plus a little tweaking that I
Why Men and Women Avoid Personal Training With the Opposite Sex
All fitness centers are a place for many types of gym goers, this does not include bodybuilding gyms and women’s only fitness centers. All fitness centers provide personal training. There has always been some separation with male and female personal trainers. The big question here is why males and females avoid personal training with the