Lack of time and lack of results are two reasons people give for not exercising. Interval training is a great solution to these two common problems.

Interval training involves short bursts of intense activity with what is called active recovery, which is typically a less-intense form of the original activity. Interval training can help you avoid injury that often accompanies non-stop, repetitive activity. It also provides you the opportunity to increase your intensity without burning yourself out in a matter of minutes. Interval training should be based on the needs and perceptions of the participant. In other words, how you feel determines the length and speed of each interval.

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In part I of this series I talked about the benefits of aerobic exercise. In this article I will discuss another important element of a good rounded fitness training routine: Muscular Fitness.

A good way to fight age-related muscle loss is to incorporate some weight training into your fitness program. Weight training helps to tone muscles and will improve your appearance.

Research shows that a single set of 12 repetitions with the proper weight can build muscle efficiently. You really do not have to spend a lot of time doing three or more sets of the exercise to acquire results. You can do a complete series of weight training exercises for your arms, shoulders,

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Summer is slowly coming to an end and the days and nights are getting cooler, this is a great time for me because as a personal trainer it means I can get out there and exercise without losing a litre of water before I ve barely left the house. It s a great time for you to begin too and with my 12 week program I can show you how.

There is no better place to remain fit and healthy than on the Costa Blanca in Denia Javea, Spain. The weather here is always respectable and the copious amounts of fresh fish, fruit and vegetables make eating a healthy diet a real pleasure. With a minimal amount of

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Ask yourself a question, a you were those New Year’s resolution people that promise to get in shape? No offense, but that tired of old resolution promise is bogus with a capital B. far too many people make that claim only to run up and began an exercise regimen only to quickly abandoned it. It seems as if it’s the same people who make the same resolution year in and year out. If they were actually serious about whipping themselves into shape, they would have started yesterday. Proper fitness training is absolutely essential for an individual’s well-being. Your body needs that daily bit of physical exercise to maintain strength and defend against sickness and disease. Resolutions sure

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In part I of this series I talked about aerobic exercise. In part II was muscle strengthening. In this article, part III of the series, the focus is upon stretching.

Stretching is an important element of your fitness training routine because it prepares your muscles for exercise. It can also boost your flexibility, balance and coordination.

Since most aerobic and strength training programs cause your muscles to contract and flex, to provide an equal balance, you must pay attention to lengthening and stretching those muscles after your workout.

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