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David Faulkner asked:


When you are committed to getting yourself in shape there are several options you can choose. Most individuals feel exposed when they go to gyms or fitness centers so they decide to spare no expense in setting up a home gym. The important thing to realize when you have a home gym is that you will be in charge of your exercises and unless you hire one there will not a be a personal trainer. That means you have to be aware of the home gym exercises that will give you a total body workout. So what are these exercises, well read on…

There are at least three areas you should concentrate on those are cardio, flexibility, and strength training. This is the same whether you are male or female. The repetitions you will do and the amount of weight you use will be determined solely on your body type. Most women tend to use 3 to 5 pounds in weights when they first begin strength training, while men are normally around 10 pounds. Keep this in mind because you do not want to injure yourself when doing home gym exercises. So now that we know the three areas to concentrate on and the pounds required when you first begin your home gym exercises lets look at each one individually.

Cardio exercises are meant to keep your heart healthy. Cardio means you are exercising to increase your heart rate as well as lose weight. Some machines you will want to have in your home gym may include a stair climber, bike, or treadmill. These pieces of equipment are the best to keep your heart elevated for the cardiovascular part of your routine. Such things as running, hiking, swimming, and bicycling are outdoor activities that you can certainly bring in doors with a little bit of exercise equipment. For more info see http://www.homegym-fitnessequipment.com/Home_Gym_Fitness_Equipment/ on equipment home.

Next let’s touch on flexibility. Flexibility exercises in your home gym are best done with things like yoga that teach you how to stretch your muscles and body. There are of course other programs that teach this, including Pilates. These programs are a step-by-step process that walks you through exercises. It is wise to start out with a beginning level program before moving up to more difficult exercises to give your muscles and body a chance to learn how to stretch and become more flexible. Flexibility helps to keep the blood flowing through your body. The more blood flow the more oxygen you receive and the better your body will feel. It will help your heart as well as help you breathe better and relax.

The third area of home gym exercise is the strength training. This is where exercise machines such as the bowflex come in handy or even dumbbells. Weights help enhance the strength in your arms, legs, and other muscles to keep your muscles toned and your bones strong.

The above information about home gym exercises will help you to keep in shape and workout at home. Home gym exercises should be preceded by a slow warm up and then a cool down period to help your muscles and body exercise.



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Kyle Oxenham asked:


You want to know how to run fast. Well I am going to tell you exactly how to run fast and how you can go even faster with proper training. Running is a great way to exercise and stay fit, but if you want to good at sports you need to be a fast runner. The stronger and more powerful you are the faster you will run. Now I will go through some helpful tips and ideas to get you moving even faster than you are today.

Running Technique:

You must have flawless technique and body awareness to run fast or faster. When you run fast or sprint you will use different technique then walking or jogging. When you run fast you want to stay on the balls of you feet and stay on the ground as little as possible. Concentrate on driving the knee up while you spring forward on your opposite leg, then lower the knee and do the same with the other leg. Do not worry about pushing because there is no time; just bring your knees up and down as fast as you can. Use your upper body power to propel you forward by pumping your arms back at a 90 degree angle.

You will feel it in you glutes and hamstrings when you are at top speed, not your quads as much. Practice your technique in your mind and in the gym or track.

How to run even faster with Training:

You need to hit the weights at the gym if you want increase power and strength for running speed. Have you ever seen 100 meter sprinters, these guys are in the gym lifting. Now you must understand how to lift weights to become faster. Always contract your muscles or lift the weight as fast as you can, lower the weight in control. Do heavy weight lifting that you can only lift 5 to 7 times. This is your strength range; you will rely a lot on your Central Nervous System. So you must recover and rest between workouts to see the benefits.

Exercises to Increase Speed:

Everyone can increase force or strength applied to the ground when they run. The more force you push into the ground the faster you will run as long as your limbs still move the same speed. So do exercise that combine speed and strength, and look at your body with your mind not your eyes. The strength of your central nervous system plays a major role in how fast you will be able to run, not how big your muscles are.

Here are some great exercises that can increase your speed dramatically: Squats, Dead lifts, Lunges, Bench Press, 10 Meter Sprints, Skipping Rope, Push ups, Pull ups, Jump Squats. These are compound movements so you will not develop muscle imbalances. Train at least 2 to 4 times a week for 45 to 60 minutes per workout. Work hard and smart.



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Chris Helwig asked:


Joining and Fully Utilizing a Gym

I resisted joining a gym for a long time.  I had some interest in joining, but the costs always outweighed the benefits.  It was too expensive, too time consuming, and too boring, I thought.  Plus there were other ways of getting exercise without a gym, I reasoned, such as walking or running in the park.  Subconsciously there may have been an element of social anxiety at work – a gym can be an intimidating place for the uninitiated.

However, eventually I was persuaded to do it.  I decided I could afford it, I could make time for it, and the kind of exercise you get in the gym just cannot be duplicated elsewhere.  Also, if you’re older than 30 exercise becomes doubly important, because after that point physical degeneration starts to set in.  Finally, for me the clincher was that my wife insisted I do it.

In my talk I will go over the health benefits of joining a gym, how to select and join a gym, and how to identify and reach your fitness goals.

First, I will discuss the health benefits of joining a gym.

There are several health benefits to joining a gym.  One of the most common reasons is to help lose weight.  Another reason is for cardiovascular fitness – to strengthen your heart.  Other reasons include to build strength, relieve stress, improve flexibility, and strengthen your immune system.  For me a primary reason was to work on my posture.  I tend to slouch when I sit, which caused me to have bad posture. 

A gym can provide these health benefits in straightforward and in not so straightforward ways.  There are treadmills, bicycles, and ski machines for cardio training, weights and machines to work on building strength, and yoga classes where you can focus on flexibility. 

A gym offers some less obvious ways to build up your immune system.  For example, by repeatedly using a swimming pool, a steam sauna, and dry sauna, the repeated exposure to heat and cold gradually can make you more resistant to temperature and environment changes.  This in turn makes you more resistant to sickness and disease.

Next I will discuss what to consider when selecting a gym

Before you join a gym you should find out which one has locations that are convenient to you.  Consider a gym that is close both to your home and close to where you work. 

You should also consider what the gym has to offer.  That is, you should look at the equipment, the atmosphere, the trainers, and the classes available.  Is there a pool, a steam sauna, a dry sauna, and a hot tub?  Is there a basketball court, tennis court, and a racquetball court?  Are there classes that interest you?  Is the place clean?

Another issue to research is the cost of the gym.  We pay forty eight dollars per month for our family membership – which is a ballpark figure of what to expect.  Determine what that fee covers – does it cover the gym only, or also towels, kids club, classes, and racquetball courts as well. 

Remember that the fee is often negotiable.  Look for promotions and discounts – these might provide an added incentive for joining.  Adding on a family member is also negotiable – ask for a better deal if more than one family member joins.

The final step to joining a gym is to sign the membership contract.  Review the contract carefully and be aware that notice may be needed to cancel your membership.

My final topic is how to use a gym to help you reach your fitness goals.

Now you have joined a gym and you are ready to reach your fitness goals.  Before you can reach your fitness goals, you need to know what those goals are, so first identify your goals. 

One way to get more out of a gym membership is to consult a personal trainer.  A personal trainer can advise you on how best to reach your goals.  He or she can teach you new exercises and stretches, explain which machines to use and how to use them, and point out how much weight to lift, and how many repetitions to perform.

A personal trainer can be especially useful if you are a member of a gym, but do not fully take advantage of its benefits.  For months I would go to the gym and sit on the bicycles and read a book while pedaling fairly slowly.  I was not really fully utilizing the gym.  Part of the problem was ignorance – I didn’t know my way around the gym, and didn’t know how to use the equipment.  A personal trainer can help you with this.  But be aware that a trainer is expensive, so you may want to sign up for only a few sessions.

It is also important to make time for exercise.  Find a time that fits into your schedule, such as during lunch hour, in the evening, or on the weekends.  If you have kids, it is possible to take them to the kids club while you use the gym. 

Don’t forget to sign up for any classes that interest you.  There are a variety of classes to choose from, such as yoga, arobics, and cycling.  Get a schedule from the gym, and give one a try.

Do not get discouraged if your exercise program is interrupted at some time.  If it is interrupted, just resume it as soon as possible.

In conclusion, consider seriously joining a gym. 

The health benefits are compelling.  Whether it’s cardio or weight loss, flexibility or  posture, immune system or strength, the benefits are real and of significant practical value.

The mechanics of joining are simple.  Just go to an area gym and sign up.

After you join, make sure you take full advantage of it.  Identify your goals and plan to reach them.  Try a personal trainer.  Make time to exercise.  Get involved in a group class.

So sign up, get in shape, and enjoy the benefits of being healthy.



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