May 9th, 2007
I’m concerned that many of you are doing pushups the wrong way with elbows too far out from your body. This creates unnecessary shoulder strain and injury. View the video workout tip to see the correct pushup technique and learn some variations that will increase the intensity and give you the upper body strength and […]
May 1st, 2007
Fuel your PowerCentering workout sessions with the same music mix that I use for my workout sessions by logging on to iTunes.com with the link below.
When you listen to this mix, you’ll notice different tempos and styles of music. Experiment with selecting exercises that seem to fit the beat of the music best.
For example, Now […]
April 19th, 2007
What Are Quad Circuits?
Quad circuits consist of four exercise stations that can be configured to accommodate individuals or small rotating groups of participants. Literally hundreds of exercises can be inserted into the quad circuit utilizing bodyweight as well as equipment and apparatus. We chose the quad concept since there is evidence that a participant […]
April 19th, 2007
This intermediate core exercise works every muscle in the body.
After you are warmed up:
perform a forward bend with hands touching the floor (it’s OK to have bent knees).
Slowly walk out the hands forward and raise your head (this position resembles Superman flying).
Hold for three count.
Slowly walk your feet forward until you reach the forward bend […]
April 17th, 2007
“For each hour that a person exercises, he/she gets roughly two extra hours of life!” That’s the neat formula that Ralph Paffenbarger M.D. uses to summarize the findings of the famous Harvard Alumni Study on the benefits of exercise and longevity. Through scientific research and emphasis in the media, the tremendous benefits of exercise […]