Wednesday, November 7, 2012

The Super-Efficient Arm, Back, and Shoulder Exercise | Men's Health

The Super-Efficient Arm, Back, and Shoulder Exercise | Men's Health: "Multitasking is usually counterproductive, research shows. Not that you really need a researcher to tell you that. (Have you seen that video of the woman texting and walking into a fountain? We prove our point.)

The pushup and row, however, is a rare situation where multitasking is a fantastic idea."

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Tuesday, November 6, 2012

Leg exercises: Why lateral lunges are essential to your leg routine

Leg exercises: Why lateral lunges are essential to your leg routine: "As a personal trainer, I am often perturbed by what I see in the gym. Many exercise routines aren’t well thought out and actually do more harm than good. One thing that always amazes me is the lack of constructive leg exercises people use."

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FITNESS : Pushups elemental but superb core exercise

FITNESS : Pushups elemental but superb core exercise: " April Calderon recently pumped out 61 pushups in 60 seconds while balancing precariously on three medicine balls, a feat that has been submitted to Guinness World Records."

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The Old-School Workout Workout Program | Men's Health

The Old-School Workout Workout Program | Men's Health: "There's a time-tested muscle-building formula that works far better than any supplement or high-tech fitness gadget. And it's a simple one to remember: classic exercises plus hard work. While traditional moves like squats, deadlifts, and bench presses aren't the new shiny thing, they're still the true secret to turning your body into a muscle-making machine. After all, these moves have been proven in gyms around the world for decades. So why mess with success? Use this old-school weight-training approach to pack on size and strength like never before. Just think of it as your no-fail plan."

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