Monthly Archives: December 2010

How the Body Works

The body is composed of several bones and muscle groups that make up the musculoskeletal system. For one to understand how the body works, they must first understand how everything is put together. If a trainer does not understand the … Continue reading

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Periodization

Everyone is different but a majority of people can benefit from specific training methods. For example, one of the best ways to avoid over training and overreacting is through periodization. The seven laws of training illustrate why periodization is advantageous. … Continue reading

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Newton Knows Best

Newton’s three laws relate to most any exercise we do. I will give three specific examples of how these laws apply to the motions involved with working out. Newton’s first law states that “There are two types of Inertia, resting … Continue reading

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The Facts about Fat Loss and Aerobics

A popular belief is that aerobic training is the only way to burn fat. This is a false statement. Any exercise that raises a person’s heart rate to an appropriate level to achieve the training effect will burn fat. There … Continue reading

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The Truth About Fitness in the Media

The media has clouded the public’s minds with false promises and attractive models. Fiction is more interesting than fact. I observed such claims in the advertisements of two popular magazines, Red Book and Fitness. There are several health and exercise … Continue reading

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