Exercise,
periodization and sports training articles
This
section contains many articles on exercise, periodization and sports
training.
The
articles come from previous issues of my weekly newsletter. I would
advise you to subscribe to this as it will give you simple information
that can help you use exercise to lose weight or achieve your goals.
Exercise overviews
Four
areas of exercise.
I classify
exercise as being made up from four ain type of activities. These
are aerobic
training, resistance
training, core
training and flexibility
training. Let me detail these for you in this article.
Exercise
in a nutshell
Read
about how to do exercise in an article that is to the point.
The Fitness Profile Test - Defining and measuring fitness.
Read
about the fitness profile measurement system. A comprehensive exercise testing system that allows you to compare every aspect of fitness and form a complete impression of the body. Read the article to understand how and why this is needed and the different aspects of fitness.
Measuring
exercise and performance.
Learn
how to measure and keep track of the results you are getting from
your fitness programme.
Effective
exercise for healthy weight loss in your own home.
Fantastic
ways to exercise to lose weight within the comfort of your home
Effective
exercise for healthy weight loss using a gym.
Fantastic
ways to exercise to lose weight within a gym.
Ten
common errors in the gym part one
Read
the five most common exercise mistakes made by almost everyone.
Ten
common errors in the gym part two
Read
the next five most common mistakes and learn how to avoid them
Simple Fitness Tests
Complete these easy to do Fitness Tests
Exercise Fundamentals - Part 1 - The 6 types of Exercise
Learn about the fundamentals of exercise. Do you do the 6 types?
Exercise Fundamentals - Part 2 - The 6 types and Your Goals
Learn about the fundamentals of exercise. Do you do the 6 types in a way to achieve your goals?
Exercise Fundamentals - Part 3 - Which types are you doing currently?
Learn about the fundamentals of exercise. Which types are you doing?
Periodization
Periodization
- The key to exercise success.
Read
about the basic theory of periodization. This is an important exercise
safely and a must read for any keen exerciser.
Are
you exercising but not getting fitter?
So
many people exercise but do not actually get fitter each week. Read
about how you can avoid this situation.
Aerobic
training
Aerobic
training.
Begin
to understand the importance of rating how hard the exercise feels
and why you must get it at the right levels for long term success.
Learning
to run
Read
my popular article and follow the plan to learn how to run in just
a few weeks
Aerobic
training session
Follow this plan for a short and sharp jogging session.
Aerobic Training Interval basics - Video
Follow this video to understand the basics of aerobic training.
Aerobic Training Interval basics part 2 - Video
Follow this video to understand more basics techniques of aerobic training.
Flexibility
training
Active Stretching Video
Follow along with this active stretching video.
Active
stretching programme
Active
stretching is a very powerful technique that prepares you for the
day and/or exercise session ahead.
Static
stretching
The
more traditional form of stretching is vital for adopting perfect
posture and preventing injuries.
Overhead Squat Test
Take this simple test and follow the interpretation given. A failure to complete this test will provide limitations in both general life and for more advanced training concepts.
Resistance
training
Resistance
training basics
In
this article I outline the major principles of resistance training
and how it can really benefit you.
How
to develop muscle and muscle tone
Let
me outline the best way to build muscles and develop muscle tone.
The different Types of Resistance Training - Part 1
Understand the different ways resistance training can be performed and the unique benefits each type brings.
The different Types of Resistance Training - Part 2
Understand more of the different ways resistance training can be performed, the unique benefits they bring and how they can fit together within a training programme.
Resistance Training combination session
Follow this plan to combine many of the different types of resistance training into a single session.
Squat
Read about the squat exercise, it's benefits and how to perform this for general health, weight loss and increased strength.
Lunge
Read about the lunge exercise, it's benefits and how to perform this for general health, weight loss and increased strength.
Deadlift Exercise video
Understand the deadlift technique with this video.
360' Lunge Video
See me demonstrate the 360' Lunge. A real powerhouse of an exercise for fat loss and increasing fitness.
100 Squats
Follow this video to do this simple yet effective home workout which develops the legs while working the body.
Core
training
The
core - Flatten your stomach, stop back pain and increase strength
Let
me details what the core is and how it can be trained to reduce
pain, increase strength and flatten your stomach.
Core
activation programme
Follow
this programme to awaken the deep core muscles.
The
core - How to flatten your stomach and end back pain
Let
me details what the core is and how it can be trained to reduce
pain, increase strength and flatten your stomach.
Core
contraction video
Watch me take you through how to contract the core muscles.
Core
activation routine video
Watch me take you through some exercises to wake up and reactivate the core musculature.
Other
topics
Preventing
falls
Learn
how exercise strategies can prevent falling in the vast majority
of people.
The
psychology of exercise.
Do
not let your mind beat you when it come stop exercise. Instead use
these techniques to control you mind.
Sports
supplements
All
you need to know about the main two sports supplements - Protein
shakes and creatine.
Breathing
technique
Do
you breathe correctly? Most people do not. Learn how to do it and
why you should.
Free exercise groups London
Join one of my free exercise groups here in London. Come join me on the Athletics track or the touch rugby field.
Rugby
fitness training
This
article discuses all aspect of Rugby fitness training. i am author
of the book
Rugby fitness training: A twelve month conditioning programme.
For more information on this visit my other web site
Rugby
fitness training .com
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