Back Workout

Lower Back Pain – Warm Up Exercises

by Kodjo on May 1, 2012 in Back Workout

Whether you are suffering from lower back pain or not, it is very important to do a proper warm up before doing any workout routine. They’re designed to get you ready for higher intensity movements. To be able to carry through these high intensity workouts, you need to warm up properly, especially if you are [...]

The Health Benefits of Massage After Exercise

by Kodjo on April 21, 2012 in Back Workout

If you’re someone who is dedicated to working out regularly, first of all, “Congrats!” because that’s an amazing feat all on its own. And if you’re a person who tries to schedule massages following your workout routine, you may choose to look at it as a way to reward yourself for a job well (or [...]

Upper Body Exercises for Women

by Kodjo on February 5, 2012 in Abdominal Workout

A toned and sculpted upper body is something every woman wants. Unfortunately, many women cite arms, shoulders and back as their biggest problem areas. For most women, the goal is to tone the upper body without adding bulky muscle. The following exercises require little to no equipment, and are designed to help women get the [...]

Should I Have a Tummy Tuck Procedure or Exercise?

by Kodjo on January 29, 2012 in Abdominal Workout

In recent years, tummy tuck procedures have become a “quick-fix” option for many people. In fact, the number of tummy tucks performed in the United States has increased 84 percent from 2000 to 2009. The idea of a relatively straightforward surgery that can remove unwanted fat is clearly an attractive one, but is it the [...]

Cardio vs Strength Training – Five Considerations

by Kodjo on January 29, 2012 in Abdominal Workout

The new year rings in with resolutions that usually involve fitness; Chances are, if you are reading this article, you either said, or heard someone say: “this year will be the year that I get in shape”, or “this will be the year I finally get those firm abs“. But, where do you start with [...]

How to Pick Quality Workout Shoes

by Kodjo on January 27, 2012 in Abdominal Workout

As New Year’s festivities are forgotten, leaving just those pesky resolutions to be honored, health clubs, gyms and weight loss centers are swelling with new members trying to shed holiday pounds and turn the corner towards healthy living. One of the most critical steps one can take to make this goal a reality, is to [...]

Exercising for Patients with Diabetes

by Kodjo on January 24, 2012 in Abdominal Workout

The American Diabetes Association predicts that 95% of patients who have diabetes have type 2 (the other 5% have either type 1 or type 1.5 diabetes). Roughly 80% of patients with type 2 diabetes can reduce, or even eliminate their dependency on insulin, by making lifestyle choices that promote weight loss. Despite this knowledge, many [...]

How to Prevent the Most Common Workout Injuries

by Kodjo on January 24, 2012 in Abdominal Workout

If you have ever spent a long and strenuous session at the gym working out, only to discover the next day that you overexerted yourself, strained a muscle or twisted an ankle, you may be wondering how to prevent these common workout injuries in the future. People enjoy going to the gym for a wide [...]

Three Saving Tips to Increase Your Workout Budget

by Kodjo on January 15, 2012 in Abdominal Workout

One of the most common new year’s resolutions is to lose weight. In fact, most people vow that they will go to the gym, or increase their fitness activity levels, including playing organized sports. In order to participate in these activities, people need to increase their monthly workout budget. Increasing a monthly budget may not [...]

Dumbbell Crunches Workout

by Kodjo on January 9, 2012 in Abdominal Workout

Most people spend countless hours at the gym doing abdominal exercises, in hopes of getting the chisel abs look that would make their friends jealous. Unfortunately, their hope of getting hard rock six-pack abs typically falls flat on its face. In order for your abdominal routines to be effective, you have to keep up with [...]

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