Author: Dr. Steroids

Improving fitness by the use of cycling can prove an enjoyable and effective activity, enjoyed by all age groups. Cycling poses very few barriers for those who are overweight, and provides a fitness activity which can be enjoyed by families and couples, with an ever changing scenery and terrain. Cycling is also a great method of transport for those who commute to work, increase fitness levels whilst also cutting down on fuel costs of using the car. With an exception for those with knee injuries, cycling provides a relatively safe fitness activity from an injury point of view. Cardiovascular ability…

Those seeking to improve fitness will benefit greatly from swimming, a great fitness activity which improves cardiovascular function, endurance, strength, and body composition. Swimming is a great fitness activity for those in rehabilitation, overweight, and the elderly, with the water providing low impact and resistance to bodily movements, ideal for safe aerobic exercises. Advanced swimmers who seek to improve their swimming power and endurance will profoundly benefit from the introduction of a weight training plan, with the aim of strengthening the muscles which are involved in the stroke movements. Improving fitness with swimming should incorporate a varied range of lengths…

Pregnant women, with the guidance of a health professional, can exercise to benefit from maintaining fitness during pregnancy. Muscle strength, flexibility and function will leave pregnant women better prepared for carrying the extra weight of carrying a baby, whilst general heightened fitness will aid in preparation for labour, and provide a great tool for stress relief. Performing exercises during pregnancy will also make it much easier to get back into shape after the pregnancy, a time where women often feel negative about their body image. A great amount of care should be taken when exercising during pregnancy, with potential harm…

Improving ones fitness can be a very rewarding journey, but taking the initial step from a sedentary life to an active lifestyle can be daunting and confusing. Most beginners have a vague idea what is needed, but executing a successful exercise program and dietary routine, which is going to be effective and sustainable, can leave many scratching their heads. Improving fitness does not need to be a difficult task, taking gradual steps to become more active can lead to very promising results in the long term, and ensuring you choose activities which are enjoyable will mean your new healthier and…

With the vast amount of sports supplements on the market today it can become confusing what supplements to take and when, to gain the most benefit. Choosing what supplements to take and how to position them into your daily routine can give you a more effective supplement regime and ultimately lead to better gains. Outlined in this article will be the most widely used supplements in sports and bodybuilding to gain muscle and increase performance such as a vitamin/mineral, creatine, nitric oxide, protein, BCAAs and weight gainers. A brief explanation of how these supplements work and why they are important…

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Many supplements stores, both online and on the high street, offer antioxidant supplements which claim to reduce free radical damage to improve health. A brief description is often offered, with free radicals often labelled as “bad” and damaging to the body, and therefore consuming antioxidant supplements and foods are vital. So, what’s the deal with these free radicals and the so called damage they are causing our bodies? And, is there any way we can prevent damage, with antioxidants? I came across a great site regarding healthy foods called foodasfood.com, and they include a good small review of free radicals.…

The main bulk of the calf is composed by the gastrocnemius muscle, a muscle which has two heads; the outer lateral head and the inner medial head. The flat soleus muscle runs beneath the larger gastrocnemius, with the soleus most active when the ankle is extended with a significant bend in the knee. The gastrocnemius is the primary recruiter when the ankle is extended with no significant bend in the knee, and therefore the gastrocnemius is involved in many activities such as walking, running, cycling, jumping, and many other movements. Due to the calf muscles being continuously active, shortening and…

Whilst reading over on femalefitnessblog.com I came across an entry regarding frequency of workouts which I found an interesting topic. The entry basically outlines how many times per week we should workout for maximum results, and portrayed this point by comparing how often we workout with the report card we often brought back from school. An interesting point, with the author outlining that working out, with weights two times per week, with the addition of cardio and flexibility work three times per week is like getting a “C” on your report card, i.e. just passing. Getting an A+ however, according…

There is a clear correlation between fitness and heart rate at rest. A lower resting heart rate can indicate a good level of fitness, with the heart being more efficient and effective at pumping blood around the arteries. An increased resting heart rate can be caused by temporal factors such as illness, medication or even coffee, but an elevated resting heart rate can indicate poor fitness and cardiovascular efficiency and function. Improving fitness can reduce plaque within the arteries and improve the circulation of blood, thus reduce stress to the heart. It is important to measure your heart rate correctly…