Archive for the ‘Aerobics’ Category
Jillian Michael’s Ripped in 30
Jillian Michaels is described as “TV’s Toughest Trainer” and was made famous with her role as a tough as nails trainer on The Biggest Loser. Today she is a leading health and fitness expert with millions of monthly visitors to her website, multiple best selling DVDs, books, health products and more!
Jillian Michael’s 30 Day Shred, which released in 2008 continues to be an Amazon best seller, years later! Finally, Jillian has created a workout utilizing the same concept… but one that is bigger and better! I bring to you, Ripped in 30. Read the rest of this entry »
Exercises and Stress
Exercises and Stress
This research study was to determine how aerobics affected stress, anxiety and other forms of maladaptive illness that affect mental state. It was hypothesized that the stress level after the aerobics exercise will be lower than before engaging in aerobic exercises. As by Thomas F., stress is “an event that creates physiological or psychological strain for the individual”. Although, stress is a fact of nature that every human being is subject but, stress has been defined differently by various scientists. (Thomas F., 2006). When forces of the environment is acting upon an individual and the person is not acting in adequate manners to deal to with this matter, things could get out of control resulting in the individual feeling overwhelmed and stressed out which also could allow the individual to feel depressive and anxious about oneself. One way we can deal with stressors is by exercising regularly. By exercising regularly, it doesn’t mean to go to the gym and work out for ten minutes and call it a day; we are talking about working out for a minimum of one full hour. Lisa Balbach (2010) states that aerobic exercise is using similar large muscle group, regularly, for a period of 10 to 45 minutes or longer while maintaining 70-80% of your maximum heart rate. There are several studies that were done to determine a positive correlation between aerobic exercises and stress as well as anxiety and other ailments that might result in our body lack of movement or exercise. Read the rest of this entry »
New ways of working out and keeping fit
If you’ve not yet had the opportunity to be enlightened about CrossFit, let me share it with you. It is a unique and beneficial mode of training that enables you to transform your body. CrossFit is a regime that conditions and strengthens your body. It encompasses many different techniques such as cardiovascular capacity, power, strength and conditioning. It includes exercises with kettlebells, speed drills, plyometrics gymnastic training, and body weight exercises as well as bits of Olympic lifting and weight lifting. Read the rest of this entry »