Archive for March, 2010

How to Use Pull-Up Bars

The best new way to enhance your daily work out routine is by trying pull up bars. However, many people struggle with the proper usage of these bars. When used properly they will change the way you think about working out your upper body.
Completing several proper pull-ups a day is the best way that you [...]

Marcy Squat Rack Review

If you are looking at purchasing a good squat rack, then one company that you have probably come across is Marcy. Marcy is a good name from Iron Company that has been making various fitness products for several years. Included in the equipment that the Marcy brand makes are dumbbells, weight benches, and [...]

The Benefits of Diet Food Delivery Plans

They have become quite popular in recent times, with companies like Nutrisystem leading the field, so what exactly are the benefits of diet food delivery plans and who do they benefit the most? This article takes an overview style look at answering these questions to find out just what people should expect to get out [...]

What is Overtraining?

When training with weights or cardio, overtraining occurs when the body receives so much stress that it cannot cope. It can occur when you are training too much or you are not receiving enough nutrition and/or sleep. Every individual’s tolerance for exercises differs and how much rest a person requires will vary.
Overtraining is not something [...]

Whey Protein Powder and the Glutathione Connection

Whey protein powder has become the most popular protein powder in the market. This is not surprising as it is the best-known food source at present for building muscles. It is the highest scoring protein on the BV (biologically value) chart, a system that ranks protein according to how well it is digested and absorbed [...]

Why Warmup Exercises are Important Before Going Running

Although many people carry the belief that warming up before any type of physical exercise is not necessary, it can actually cause problems later down the line if you decide to skip it, especially if you are a runner.
To make things more clear, try to imagine that you are about to take the plunge [...]