So I was looking on YouTube today and I came across this weight lifting accident video. This video although pretty darn funny, should be a reminder to always be careful when lifting heavy weights. I hope you enjoy the video!
So I was looking on YouTube today and I came across this weight lifting accident video. This video although pretty darn funny, should be a reminder to always be careful when lifting heavy weights. I hope you enjoy the video!
Ever wondered why despite your utmost efforts you are still not shedding the extra pounds? Do you wake up every day facing the mirror and saying to yourself, this should not be the fruit of my labor? There could be something wrong. Every year weight loss companies get richer and richer. Why? It is all because most of us are relying on these products and their promises. Yet we still do not have the results they offer.
Perhaps the problem is not with these products, its maybe because of you. You may have the intentions, but don’t have the will. Attitude is the primary reason why people don’t succeed in losing weight. A lot of people give up after a week of working out because according to them nothing is happening. Exercising and lifting does not always offer instant results and we sometimes forget that. Have a realistic target. Losing weight is a huge aim and it takes time to see positive results. What you need to have is the right attitude and the motivation to achieve your goal.
Second is unhealthy lifestyle. Your activities of daily living play an important role in decreasing your weight. You may be strict on following your diet but your routines are unhealthy, still positive results are unlikely to occur. Being a couch potato, failing to appear on your scheduled yoga class, being lazy all the time, and simply having no time to exercise; definitely you will never lose weight. An unhealthy habit no matter how small it may seem when coupled with another one will make you slip out of focus. Changing a bad habit is never easy. You have to give up a routine that you have been used to all your life. But think of what your sacrifice will give you afterward.
Last…is failing to enjoy. When you feel that you are deprived of certain things your body releases a hormone called cortisone. Cortisone is a hormone released during stress which decreases our body’s metabolism. When your metabolism is low you burn fewer calories. Don’t forget to enjoy even when you are on a diet. Who says that you cannot eat your favorite anymore? You still can. The key is to do everything in moderation.
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The Kettlebell is one of the fastest and most practical pieces of equipment on the market today. I am a big fan of the Kettlebell, mostly because it is a simple design and there are so many workouts you can do with it. But with all the hoopla that has been circling the Kettlebell as of late, it is important that you know how to safely use it correctly. Like any weightlifting or like any cardio exercise…form is important.
So here are some safety tips for the Kettlebell:
Stay within yourself – It is super important to be in control of the kettlebell…Do not let it control you! It is easy to lose form, so if you start getting tired and start to lose form, drop down to a lower weight or take a little break.
Always stay focused – When you are doing a kettlebell workout you need to be thinking and focusing on that workout. Do not be thinking of homework you need to get done, or how your boss pissed you off. Just stay focused on your workout.
DO NOT correct in mid-swing – If you are in the middle of an exercise and you are swinging the kettlebell, do not try to correct your form in the middle of the swing. Let the kettlebell take its course…wait for the kettlebell to come to a rest, and then correct your form on the next rep.
Lots of space – You never want to use the kettlebell in a tight area, or when people are walking around you. It is easy to knock someone out or break things if you do not have a lot of space.
Treat all kettlebells equally – Do not discriminate against your kettlebells. Whether they are light or heavy, you must treat all kettlebells with the same respect. It is easy to lose focus on the lighter kettlebells, but you must not make that mistake.
Build up to greatness – Do not try to be the world strongest man/woman right of the bat. Gradually build your strength and gradually learn the form before you start doing crazy amounts of reps.
Remember form is better than reps! Also, make sure to enjoy yourself. Kettlebells should be a fun exercise and the benefits are amazing.
Joe Asked:
I am currently doing weight training daily, is this okay to do or do I
need to give the muscles a break?
Ask The Fitness Dudes Answer:
Well Joe, it is okay to do weight training everyday as long as you are working out different muscle groups. It is bad when you are doing upper body workouts everyday, or even full body workouts everyday. You never want to workout the same muscles everyday. By alternating muscle groups, you will be allowing your body to recover and build. I would still allow yourself one day where you do not do any workouts at all. When you do weightlifting your muscles tear and then when you rest your muscles repair and rebuild. If you were to workout the same muscles everyday, they would never repair.
Does it matter what order I do my workouts in? What should I do first…Cardio or Weight Lifting?
Ask The Fitness Dude’s Answer:
That is a great question Carlos! It actually depends. It depends if you are working out the same muscle group. Let’s say you were doing some weight lifting for your legs or lower body and running for your cardio. You would actually want to do the weight lifting first, because lifting weights help you retain your muscles, especially if you are dieting. Cardio does not retain your muscles.
On the other hand…Let’s say you were lifting weights for your upper body and running for cardio. The order simply does not matter. Begin with whatever you feel like.
Thank you for the question Carlos, I hope that helps.
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Okay…so we all know how exercise benefits our physical bodies. We know that exercise is good for our lungs, heart, and our overall physical health. There are plenty of studies and evidence what exercise can do for the physical body, but there are few studies that have been done to see what type of effects exercise has on the psychological. How does exercise affect your anxiety disorders, depression, and other moods?
Most studies that have been performed on how exercise effects the psychological have been mostly done with aerobic exercising (cycling, running, etc.). But recent studies have been more focused on how non-aerobic exercise (yoga, Pilates, weight training) can help you psychological functioning.
A new study has been determined by the National Institutes of Health, they state: “The majority of studies have found beneficial effects of exercise on psychosocial functioning. Exercise can help reduce depression and anxiety, as well as give individuals an improved sense of well-being.” 1. Although there have been few studies, it is amazing to think of all the benefits your body gets when you exercise, both physically and psychologically.
Exercise can be used as a step in the treatment for some depression and anxiety. It is still to early to tell if exercise can help people who suffer with a more severe depression. Always listen to your doctors when dealing with depression, all though exercise can help, do not think it trumps anything your doctor has prescribed to you.
But if you are feeling a little sad, if you are singing the blues, exercise can help to get you out of that crazy funk. Just exercising 3 times a week can help you physically and psychologically, whether it is aerobic or non-aerobic.
1. Psychological Benefits of Exercise, S. Tziporah Cohen, BA and Alan M. Jacobson, M.D., The Health Professionals Guide to Diabetes and Exercise
Do not worry, you are probably not the only one making these common mistakes, the mistakes would not be common if you are the only one making them. It is important to address the mistakes that people make while working out, because it can save those people from injury.
So here is a list of common mistakes that you should you should definitely avoid.
So now you have no excuse on why you should ever make these mistakes again! Now you know, and like the old G.I. Joe public announcements used to say “Knowing is half the battle.”