Spring is here and it is time to shake off the inactivity of winter. What better way than to train for the Spring Fever Fitness Challenge?
Learn how to train for the pull up component of the Spring Fitness Challenge.
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Spring is here and it is time to shake off the inactivity of winter. What better way than to train for the Spring Fever Fitness Challenge?
Learn how to train for the body weight squat component of the Spring Fitness Challenge.
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Spring is here and it is time to shake off the inactivity of winter. What better way than to train for the Spring Fever Fitness Challenge?
Learn how to train for the quarter mile run component of the Spring Fitness Challenge.
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It seems that everyone is always asking how to get a “six pack”. The truth is we all have it -- some of us are just hiding it.
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Aside from looking nice, strong abdominals are very important for health and sports performance. Almost everything you do requires participation from your abs. So what is the secret to strong abs?
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You don’t have to spend a ton of time stretching, but you should spend some time everyday. Most of the exercises in a HyperStrike workout move you through a full range of motion and improve your flexibility, however, some stretching is good to complement this. Stretching is also useful to promote recovery.
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If you don’t have access to any exercise equipment, bodyweight exercises are a good way for you to get strong. Even if you do have access to all of the equipment you could want, bodyweight exercises are a great addition to your exercise routine to improve balance, coordination and strength.
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Being a Marine (or being in any other service) requires top physical condition. Everyone in your unit is counting on you, and being in shape is the only way to ensure you are physically capable of helping a buddy in need.
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Training with partial repetitions prepares your body to deal with really heavy weights, and are a necessary part of your program if you want to be exceptionally strong. This type of training will also add variety to your workouts.
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Behavior and the process of change has been the subject of many studies and several theories. One theory, the Transtheoretical Model, divides the process of change into six unique stages that require different strategies for success. Which stage of change are you in? Learn strategies to help you find success!
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Many people warn about the dangers of overtraining. I believe that there is no such thing as overtraining, just under-recovering. Everyone knows that you have to put in hard effort at the gym, but the recovery phase is where your body actually gets stronger. Here are some suggestions to help you recover so you can keep working hard.
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The best piece of training equipment you could ever have is a training partner. A partner is there to motivate you, challenge you, and help you. Plus, training with a friend is a lot more fun than working out alone.
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The hardest part of anything is getting started. This is especially true for exercise. But, it doesn’t have to be this way. First you need to set some goals. Then you need to start moving more and incorporate more activity into your day.
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The demands of swimming vary greatly depending on the distance and the stroke. Some events are purely anaerobic, lasting about 20s. Other events take more than 15 minutes to complete. For the sprinters strength and power are paramount. For the distance swimmers (anything over 100m) strength endurance is most important.
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Dr. JoAnn Dahlkoetter, best-selling author of Your Performing Edge, is a Stanford University Medical Center trained licensed clinical sports psychologist. As part of your HyperStrike subscription, you get a copy of Dr. JoAnn's Motivational Starter Guide - FREE!
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