As I discussed in my last blog on “Bad Backs” the first step is to develop full range of motion. Now its time to develop some strength. This can be done in several ways but my experience after a sever back injury is to begin with using your body as resistance. we will focus first on […]
By now I’m sure you have heard of CrossFit and if you haven’t already had a friend trying to get you to try it out, you soon will. It is the hottest fittest craze right now and only gaining in popularity with the quick results it promises, but will those results last and how much […]
Here is a ten minute ab workout that is quick and self explanatory. Do this workout every day for a month and there is no doubt that you will see an increase in strength in your abdomen muscles. If you have any more questions about working out or diet and nutrition Contact Us at Lionheart […]
Understanding how to treat your body is crucial to your next workout. Here are a few rules that my 23 years of doing this has taught me. 1. There is a difference between pain and sore. Pain would be sharp or stabbing while sore is heavy, burning and tight. Understanding the difference is important. 2. When […]
Weather your’e in a weight training program or not I urge you to check out carb nite, and carb backloading. I’ve always been a fan of timing my carbs for when my body needs fuel the most. Carb nite is for people that are sedentary and not training, where carb backloading is similar, but for […]
Hammer Curls Stand tall. The elbows should be close to the torso. With the palms facing your hip arms at your side. Hold the upper arm still, curl the left wrist up to your shoulder as you breathe out. Continue the movement until the dumbbell are at shoulder level. Hold in that position for a second […]
Don’t be scared they are important. Safety is the key to success. Lets focus on the full body. That’s what makes these lifts so perfect. More muscle groups used more calorie burned if that is you goal. However there are huge advantages to general Core Stability and strength. Core Stability. Wether you are an athlete […]
Well for those of us who have reached it, it can be a scary feeling. As youth fades you need to stay focused on who you want to be in the second phase of your life. Here are 5 ways to keep yourself feeling good and staying young. 1. Walking is a great way to […]
When setting goals it is important to be SMART about the goal or goals that you set. Here is a great acronym for setting SMART goals. Try to use this acronym next time you set a goal or goals. Specific- When creating goals it is important to be specific. Rather than creating a goal that […]
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