Physical activities Articles

Everyone knows vitamins are vital. Norwegian researchers, however, believe taking too much vitamins C and E may interfere with the training effects of endurance exercise, at least on a cellular level.

Would you like better abs, a healthier spine, and more stamina? You might think you need an expensive personal trainer or at least a gym membership. You're wrong. The 'Ab Workouts for Men and Women' app is all you need to get started.

Could working out - and specifically building muscle - lengthen your life span? A new study indicates that it could, and that muscle mass may be a better indicator of overall health than BMI.

The fitness industry is worth hundreds of millions of dollars, and it’s no surprise that there are plenty out to make a quick buck. Unfortunately, not every program out there works, and sometimes, you end up with terrible fitness trends.

Even people who begin exercising as late as 45 to 60 years can experience the benefits of an increased heart mass, provided they exercise regularly for at least 4 to 5 times per week.

The traps play a vital role in shoulder stability and mobility. They're al too often neglected, though, and when people do train they tend to work on the upper traps alone. Big upper traps and weak mid and lower traps pull your shoulders out of shape.

Kettlebells, made famous by Russian strongmen, are now found in gyms almost everywhere. But many exercise enthusiasts don't recognize their potential.

Split stance kettlebell swings recruit one glute at a time while testing balance. That means you can use them to straighten out your stance and help low back problems as well as overloading your glutes without overtraining your low back.

The Wii fit is a game from Nintendo that other than conventional video game that use a traditional controller, uses a unique peripheral called balance board.

Training at 100% all the time is a great way to end up sick or injured. Training with too little intensity means you'll never encounter the stimulus you need to improve. But training at around 85% means you can improve your form and get intensity too.