The Difference Between Being Still & Doing Nothing
Posted by Guy Edwards in Martial Arts, Pain Management on 25. Aug, 2010 | No Comments
So the Chinese Proverb goes, “There is a great difference between being still and doing nothing” In the early morning, before the hubbub of daily life, Chinese people of all ages begin the day by performing traditional exercises in the parks and woods where they live. The first time that you see so many people, [...]
Is Stretching Making You Weaker?
Posted by Guy Edwards in Exercise, Strength & Conditioning on 31. Jul, 2010 | No Comments
Most athletes do some type of stretch routine before a workout or before they perform, but could stretching actually be detrimental? The current research on stretching shows the effects of stretching to be insignificant at best and perhaps, actually harmful. Why do athletes stretch? The reasons vary, but typical answers are: “to prevent injury”, or [...]
Expand Your Vision, Expand Your World
Posted by Guy Edwards in Exercise, Strength & Conditioning, Health Psychology on 21. Jul, 2010 | No Comments
This is a guest post by Lou Mcgovern – Z Health Master Trainer, check him out at his website www.essentialstrength.com I have a confession to make, I HATE weightlifting. I always have. I could never get into lifting weights; I’ve always loved playing ball, I dig calisthenics, I like messing with kettlebells (because it never [...]
Is The Best Time to Work Out in the AM? When It’s OK to Break the Rules
Posted by Guy Edwards in Exercise, Strength & Conditioning, Health Psychology on 30. Jun, 2010 | No Comments
Possibly one of the most common questions I receive when it comes to an exercise routine is, “Is there a BEST time to work out?” I know many swear by starting their day with exercise and many others use physical activity as a way to wind down from the stress of a hectic workday. Exercising [...]
The 7 Wonders of ‘the Resistance’
Posted by Guy Edwards in Exercise, Strength & Conditioning on 21. Jun, 2010 | No Comments
The 7 Wonders of ‘the Resistance’ Resistance training such as bodyweight training or free weights can have some wondrous effects. Here are 7 underground tips from ‘the resistance’ 1. Muscles Are the Engine of Youth Biological aging and the loss of functional strength have less to do with your chronological age than they do with [...]
Does 3-D Give You a Headache?
Posted by Guy Edwards in Exercise, Strength & Conditioning on 21. May, 2010 | No Comments
In this report from Amanda Gardener the point is illustrated that poor coordination between eyes, vestibular system and movement can cause anything from reduce ability to play ball sports to sickness, ringing in your ears, poor coordination, balance issues & clumsiness. So when someone tells you that they are a sports coach, movement or fitness [...]
FIVE Levels of Calorie Burning through Resistance Training!
Posted by Guy Edwards in Exercise, Strength & Conditioning on 16. May, 2010 | No Comments
Many people prioritise cardiovascular exercise over weights because the treadmill and bike give them a visible progress report on their efforts each session. The resistance stations and dumbbells don’t give you a digital calorie readout which you can conveniently offset against your food intake for the day like a human balance sheet (like it matters [...]
Getting Your BEST Results -Part II – Interval Training
Posted by Guy Edwards in Exercise, Strength & Conditioning on 28. Apr, 2010 | No Comments
In part I, I provided six reasons why continuous aerobic work is counterproductive to your training. My purpose was to enlighten a population that has been led to believe that there is only one way to train the cardiovascular system. In this second part, I will provide trainees with an alternative strategy for training the [...]
