Something you need to keep in mind and never forget is that when you exercise, you're training for life. You still may spend an hour a day in the gym, although that will still leave another 23 hours or so for your muscles to function without using any fancy equipment.
Whenever you do any type of exercise, the movement of your body during the exercise is known as the range of motion. The more difficult the range of motion is, the more effective the exercise will be, because your body has to work twice as hard to perform the movement.
Take for the instance the classic dumbbell bicep curl. If you're not familiar with the exercise, it is performed by standing up straight with your palms facing forward, and a pair of dumbbells held down by your sides. You will contract your biceps to bring the dumbbells up to your shoulder height, and then repeat the exercise as many times as you wish.
Using that same movement for exercise on a bicep curl machine, you should sit down, brace your upper arms on a pad, grasp 2 handles that are in front of you, and then perform the same movement as above to move the handles in an upward motion.
Now, looking at the muscle contractions in this exercise, you're contracting essentially your biceps if you're using the curl machine, and that is pretty much all you're doing. When you use the machine you are sitting down, which will limit just how much your shoulders give. The machine has several muscles used in this exercise limited to the biceps, as well as the muscles in your forearms and fingers.
Most of the time, when using machine weights, you'll always be limited as to what type of exercise you can perform. You must always follow a strict procedure, which is pretty much the same with free weights. Unlike free weights, machine weights offer a certain degree of resistance.
One of the best things about free weights is the fact that you move a little chuck around to select the weight you want to use. Instead of dragging it over to your exercise area, you simply select it on the machine. When you're tired during a workout, this can be a blessing.
A lot of people argue in the fact that free weights are the best for your body. While this is normally true, many people out there feel that machine weights are the best. There are pros and cons with both machines, although free weights have been around a lot longer and have been proven time after time to achieve dramatic results.
Body builders for example, have applied free weights over the years to build very impressive bodies. If you ask most of them about machine weights, they would probably laugh at you and tell you that you need to quit joking around.
In a nutshell, free weights will use more of your muscles than the machines do, which makes them more efficient overall. This does not mean that the machines are a waste of use, as they offer some great advantages. In some cases, it is best to stabilize the muscles that are being used in a movement, which is where machines are the best to use.
The decision on which to use for you should be based on what you hope to achieve with lifting weights and where you plan to use the equipment, such as home or at a gym. Both systems are great for your body, although the free weights are best to use if you want the best possible workout, and always ensure that your muscles are getting the correctly workouts they need.
(Note: This article is the opinion of the author and may or may not be substantiated by scientific fact.)
Friday, January 23, 2009
Monday, January 19, 2009
Diabetes Management
As of 2007, there is no cure for either type 1 or type 2 diabetes. This may seem like a dim outlook for many people, but the fact is that even though there is no cure, there certainly are ways to manage your diabetes.
Proper management can give you many years of healthy living.
All management begins with controlling the glucose cycle.
The glucose cycle is affected by two factors, entry of glucose into the bloodstream and blood levels of insulin to control the transport out.
Your glucose levels are very sensitive to both diet and exercise, so change in either should first be discussed with your physician. Proper management of diabetes can be very intrusive to the patient.
Proper management requires a complete lifestyle change and frequent, sometimes multi-daily checks of glucose in the blood.
It can change as people grow and develop and no two cases are ever really the same. Today it is easier to measure the blood sugar level.
Glucose meters are readily available and are quite easy to use with a little practice and patience. There are a variety of diabetic glucose meter possibilities for you to consider, with differences in costs, processing abilities, and size.
With a small drop of blood to the testing strip attached to the glucose meter, the user is given the number, which represents their blood sugar level. This in turn will let the user know if and when insulin is needed.
(Note: This article is the opinion of the author and may or may not be substantiated by scientific fact.)
Proper management can give you many years of healthy living.
Diabetes management starts with a visit to your doctor. First, finding out you have diabetes, what type you have then arming yourself with as much information as possible about the diabetes you are diagnosed with.
All management begins with controlling the glucose cycle.
The glucose cycle is affected by two factors, entry of glucose into the bloodstream and blood levels of insulin to control the transport out.
Your glucose levels are very sensitive to both diet and exercise, so change in either should first be discussed with your physician. Proper management of diabetes can be very intrusive to the patient.
Proper management requires a complete lifestyle change and frequent, sometimes multi-daily checks of glucose in the blood.
It can change as people grow and develop and no two cases are ever really the same. Today it is easier to measure the blood sugar level.
Glucose meters are readily available and are quite easy to use with a little practice and patience. There are a variety of diabetic glucose meter possibilities for you to consider, with differences in costs, processing abilities, and size.
With a small drop of blood to the testing strip attached to the glucose meter, the user is given the number, which represents their blood sugar level. This in turn will let the user know if and when insulin is needed.
(Note: This article is the opinion of the author and may or may not be substantiated by scientific fact.)
Friday, January 16, 2009
Exercise Balls
Exercise balls are one of the most innovative ways to exercise. These little balls will catch every one's fancy due to their shape and very attractive colors. The real benefit of these balls, which were introduced by a group of Swiss medical therapists, is a substitute of support during exercise.
Working out with the exercise balls will strengthen and tone all of the major muscles of the body. The soft texture of the balls make it an ideal choice for Yoga positions, using dumbbells for muscle toning, or working on heavy duty weight training equipment.
The advantage of exercise balls is that they are durable and maintain shape well under pressure. The documentation with the balls will provide test load figures for how much weight the exercise balls will hold. The advantage here is the fact that the balls provide soft yet firm support that does not harm your body.
You can find exercise balls in several different colors and finishes. You can even get a ball that matches the texture of your room. They are simple to store and you can even roll them under your bed or a table if you prefer. When you are not using them, you can let kids play with them. These balls are very fun for kids, as they are very soft and will not cause them any harm.
Medical Equipment
Originally developed for use in medical therapy, the exercise ball is used to support the body during exercise. These balls will provide support to the body when you do a specific exercise in a specific position and still need to maintain the balance. Most exercise balls are made of burst proof latex or other material that is very safe to use.
There are many postures with yoga and muscle toning exercise that can only be done with the help of support. For these postures, exercise balls are quite useful. The exercise balls will introduce an element of stability to the exercise that you would not normally get with the floor exercise.
Your body responds automatically to the instability to keep balanced on the exercise ball. This will help in strengthening the muscles that are not actively participating in exercise.
An exercise is also very useful for physiotherapy treatment. Exercise balls will help to get rid of backache and spinal disorders. The small range of movement and adjustment of balance of the spine that is induced by exercising with the exercise ball will help reduce back pain.
The Swiss ball exercise is for people with back pain to provide them with a simple way to restore movements after an episode of back pain. It also results in improved muscle strength, greater flexibility, and a wide range of motion of the spine during treatment.
(Note: This article is the opinion of the author and may or may not be substantiated by scientific fact.)
Working out with the exercise balls will strengthen and tone all of the major muscles of the body. The soft texture of the balls make it an ideal choice for Yoga positions, using dumbbells for muscle toning, or working on heavy duty weight training equipment.
The advantage of exercise balls is that they are durable and maintain shape well under pressure. The documentation with the balls will provide test load figures for how much weight the exercise balls will hold. The advantage here is the fact that the balls provide soft yet firm support that does not harm your body.
You can find exercise balls in several different colors and finishes. You can even get a ball that matches the texture of your room. They are simple to store and you can even roll them under your bed or a table if you prefer. When you are not using them, you can let kids play with them. These balls are very fun for kids, as they are very soft and will not cause them any harm.
Medical Equipment
Originally developed for use in medical therapy, the exercise ball is used to support the body during exercise. These balls will provide support to the body when you do a specific exercise in a specific position and still need to maintain the balance. Most exercise balls are made of burst proof latex or other material that is very safe to use.
There are many postures with yoga and muscle toning exercise that can only be done with the help of support. For these postures, exercise balls are quite useful. The exercise balls will introduce an element of stability to the exercise that you would not normally get with the floor exercise.
Your body responds automatically to the instability to keep balanced on the exercise ball. This will help in strengthening the muscles that are not actively participating in exercise.
An exercise is also very useful for physiotherapy treatment. Exercise balls will help to get rid of backache and spinal disorders. The small range of movement and adjustment of balance of the spine that is induced by exercising with the exercise ball will help reduce back pain.
The Swiss ball exercise is for people with back pain to provide them with a simple way to restore movements after an episode of back pain. It also results in improved muscle strength, greater flexibility, and a wide range of motion of the spine during treatment.
(Note: This article is the opinion of the author and may or may not be substantiated by scientific fact.)
Wednesday, December 24, 2008
Exercise and Your Complexion
As we all know and hear all the time, exercise can do a body good. It can help you to stay trim, tone muscles, and help to boost energy as well. What you probably do not know, is the fact that exercise can actually help you achieve the complexion that you have always wanted.
It is true that regular exercise will nourish the skin all over the body with fresh blood, oxygen, and nutrients. As well, the increased blood flow and circulation that come with working out will help to draw toxins out of the body and improve the condition of all your vital organs, including the epidermis.
A lot of people think that sweat can trigger acne flare ups. The fact is, sweating is great for any type of congested skin, as it helps promote the flushing of impurities from the epidermal layer and will clean out the pores. As well, vigorous exercise can actually correct the hormonal imbalances that can trigger blemishes, therefore reducing the likelihood of outbreaks.
Any physical routine that you like to do, such as yoga, spinning, running, biking, boxing, Pilates, and such, will help to lessen the stress that you encounter on a daily basis and help to prevent stress related acne.
Keep in mind that exercise may not be a miracle cure for everything, as you may still experience breakouts from time to time although your acne will certainly be less severe and last for a much shorter time frame.
Exercise is also great for other skin conditions that may or may not have to do with the presence of acne. Your skin losing its elasticity or becoming thin and less resilient is something that we all encounter. This is a common problem for may of us as we get older.
As we all get older, we start to lose collagen, which will make us look tired. As many of us do not know, physical activity can actually help to promote the growth of collagen in your skin cells, which will plump up your facial skin and make you look younger and more vibrant.
If you are worried about wrinkles, you should consider relaxation that comes after you exercise. This has the effect of making your muscles, facial muscles included, soften up. What this means, is that your lines will appear less pronounced, helping to contribute to the youthful look that you are trying to achieve.
With exercise you can achieve a smaller waist, better muscle tone, softer skin, fewer blemishes, and an overall younger, more fresher look. If you have wanted to add or change to your complexion, you should not hesitate to exercise. Exercise will help you feel more alive as well as improve your body. All you need to do is taking a little bit of time out of your schedule to exercise - it is as simple as that.
(Note: This article is the opinion of the author and may or may not be substantiated by scientific fact.)
It is true that regular exercise will nourish the skin all over the body with fresh blood, oxygen, and nutrients. As well, the increased blood flow and circulation that come with working out will help to draw toxins out of the body and improve the condition of all your vital organs, including the epidermis.
A lot of people think that sweat can trigger acne flare ups. The fact is, sweating is great for any type of congested skin, as it helps promote the flushing of impurities from the epidermal layer and will clean out the pores. As well, vigorous exercise can actually correct the hormonal imbalances that can trigger blemishes, therefore reducing the likelihood of outbreaks.
Any physical routine that you like to do, such as yoga, spinning, running, biking, boxing, Pilates, and such, will help to lessen the stress that you encounter on a daily basis and help to prevent stress related acne.
Keep in mind that exercise may not be a miracle cure for everything, as you may still experience breakouts from time to time although your acne will certainly be less severe and last for a much shorter time frame.
Exercise is also great for other skin conditions that may or may not have to do with the presence of acne. Your skin losing its elasticity or becoming thin and less resilient is something that we all encounter. This is a common problem for may of us as we get older.
As we all get older, we start to lose collagen, which will make us look tired. As many of us do not know, physical activity can actually help to promote the growth of collagen in your skin cells, which will plump up your facial skin and make you look younger and more vibrant.
If you are worried about wrinkles, you should consider relaxation that comes after you exercise. This has the effect of making your muscles, facial muscles included, soften up. What this means, is that your lines will appear less pronounced, helping to contribute to the youthful look that you are trying to achieve.
With exercise you can achieve a smaller waist, better muscle tone, softer skin, fewer blemishes, and an overall younger, more fresher look. If you have wanted to add or change to your complexion, you should not hesitate to exercise. Exercise will help you feel more alive as well as improve your body. All you need to do is taking a little bit of time out of your schedule to exercise - it is as simple as that.
(Note: This article is the opinion of the author and may or may not be substantiated by scientific fact.)
Friday, August 01, 2008
Liquid Vitamin Supplements
Several years ago, liquid vitamin supplements were never heard of. In the past, tablets and pills were the ideal way to take supplements. Although they were considered to be great, they would not get into the bloodstream of the body fast enough, with some people just passing them through the body without reaping the benefits. With the market craving more and manufacturers looking for ways to make vitamins better, they decided to turn to liquid vitamins.
Although fruit and vegetables contain the right amounts of minerals and nutrients, it is nearly impossible to live off them alone. Even though they contain the right amount, it is also impossible to eat the right amount that our bodies need on a daily basis. While some may choose to eat a lot of fruits and vegetables, the human stomach simply is not big enough to contain all of the fruits and vegetables that an individual needs on a daily basis.
To get the right amount of minerals and nutrients, you will need to take vitamin supplements. Supplements have long time been the ideal way to supply your body with the minerals and nutrients it needs. Although pill and tablet vitamins can give you what you need, they do not deliver the vital nutrients your body needs quick enough. Liquid vitamin supplements gets into your bloodstream and your body fast, proving to be effective in a fraction of the time.
Liquid vitamin supplements can also help you to improve your health and live a better life. Even though you may be on a healthy diet, there will always come a time when you are not able to eat a healthy meal. Busy lifestyles can make it hard to get the food you need, which is where supplements really come in handy. No matter how busy your day may get - you can always take liquid supplements wherever you are.
Another ideal fact about liquid vitamin supplements is the fact that they contain everything you need. With pills and capsules, your body will normally absorb around 20% of the nutrients found in the supplements. Liquid vitamin supplements on the other hand are easily absorbed by your body, and move to your vital areas faster. Due to them being liquid, they're much easier to digest than pills or tablets. Therefore, pills and tablets are becoming replaced by liquid supplements.
If you've been looking for the best vitamin supplements for your body, you should be looking at liquid supplements. There are many manufacturers available, each one offering you cutting edge vitamins for your body and your health. You can take them the say way that you take pills and tablets, with your meals. This way, you will get the protein and other sources you need from food - and the essential vitamins and nutrients your body needs from liquid vitamin supplements.
(Note: This article is the opinion of the author and may or may not be substantiated by scientific fact.)
Although fruit and vegetables contain the right amounts of minerals and nutrients, it is nearly impossible to live off them alone. Even though they contain the right amount, it is also impossible to eat the right amount that our bodies need on a daily basis. While some may choose to eat a lot of fruits and vegetables, the human stomach simply is not big enough to contain all of the fruits and vegetables that an individual needs on a daily basis.
To get the right amount of minerals and nutrients, you will need to take vitamin supplements. Supplements have long time been the ideal way to supply your body with the minerals and nutrients it needs. Although pill and tablet vitamins can give you what you need, they do not deliver the vital nutrients your body needs quick enough. Liquid vitamin supplements gets into your bloodstream and your body fast, proving to be effective in a fraction of the time.
Liquid vitamin supplements can also help you to improve your health and live a better life. Even though you may be on a healthy diet, there will always come a time when you are not able to eat a healthy meal. Busy lifestyles can make it hard to get the food you need, which is where supplements really come in handy. No matter how busy your day may get - you can always take liquid supplements wherever you are.
Another ideal fact about liquid vitamin supplements is the fact that they contain everything you need. With pills and capsules, your body will normally absorb around 20% of the nutrients found in the supplements. Liquid vitamin supplements on the other hand are easily absorbed by your body, and move to your vital areas faster. Due to them being liquid, they're much easier to digest than pills or tablets. Therefore, pills and tablets are becoming replaced by liquid supplements.
If you've been looking for the best vitamin supplements for your body, you should be looking at liquid supplements. There are many manufacturers available, each one offering you cutting edge vitamins for your body and your health. You can take them the say way that you take pills and tablets, with your meals. This way, you will get the protein and other sources you need from food - and the essential vitamins and nutrients your body needs from liquid vitamin supplements.
(Note: This article is the opinion of the author and may or may not be substantiated by scientific fact.)
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