Exercise Articles

My name is Greg Ryan. I am a fitness expert, professional bodybuilder, personal, trainer to movie stars, former employee of Kathy Smith and over 50,000 hours of paid personal training sessions under my belt. For the last twenty years I have been able...

Why would I want to write about yet another fitness program? There are so many out there. There is no escape from fitness programs whether you watch TV or read a magazine or newspaper. The reality is that most of us are not happy with our physical st...

The Tour De France, arguably may be the hardest sport of all time, and Lance Armstrong probably one of the most conditioned athletes ever. But, how is it possible for a man on the door step of death to be able to overcome cancer, return and win seven...

Press Conference 1996 - Lance Armstrong On Wednesday October 2, I was diagnosed with testicular cancer. I have been made aware that it has spread to other parts of my body... I... I am... here to say, I will work with the doctors to overcome... and ...

My name is Greg Ryan. I am a fitness expert, professional bodybuilder, personal, trainer to movie stars, former employee of Kathy Smith and over 50, 000 hours of paid personal training sessions under my belt. For the last twenty years I have been abl...

The Purposeful Primitive approach to the art and science of physical renovation is deceptively simplistic. By using a few basic tools and food purchased from the grocery store, you can radically alter the way you look while simultaneously improving h...

Ever go to a party and wish you were the guy/girl that was considered the life of the party? They just seem to work every part of the room effortlessly. One minute you see them by the coffee table, then seconds later they are talking to someone by th...

The best exercise for the stomach is probably not the one you're thinking of. It's not the traditional sit-up or ab crunch. It's not even ab related. So before you go out and buy the Gut Buster 2000, you should know that the best exercise you can do ...

When the trampoline was invented by a young boy intrigued by the ability of aerialists to bounce in a net and perform artistic maneuvers while they did so, it literally became the "springboard" for a whole new sport. George Nissen, who was a tumbler ...

My name is Greg Ryan. I am a fitness expert, professional bodybuilder, personal trainer to movie stars, former employee of Kathy Smith and have over 50,000 hours of paid personal training sessions under my belt. For the last twenty years I have been ...

Hiring a personal trainer can be a significant investment - even with hourly rates differing vastly across regions and countries - you are still paying a fair amount of money for the expert knowledge that will help you achieve your health and fitness...

My name is Greg Ryan. I am a fitness expert, professional bodybuilder, personal, trainer to movie stars, and former employee of Kathy Smith. For twenty years I have been able to continually make progress and keep my body fat below normal. I accredit ...

Do you ever feel like you are working out so hard and nothing seems to happen? You just can't seem to lose that last few pounds, increase your benchpress or tighten up those triceps. Why? Why do doctors only recommend that you take antibiotics for a ...

My name is Greg Ryan. I am a fitness expert, professional bodybuilder personal trainer to movie stars, and former employee of Kathy Smith. For twenty years I have been able to keep my body fat levels lower than most, and consistently exercise five da...

Do you need some beginner's strength training 'how to' information? I know you must have tons of questions. I will try my best to cover most of the beginner questions with this article. Just remember, above all else have fun and train safe! How many...

Top Trainers share their secrets to getting slim, toned and strong in record time. It guarantees that you will see results in no time. 1. Tone up on the Treadmill. Save time at the gym or even at home, with this 10 minute cardio/sculpt session. Hop ...

Hopefully, if you read my last article I got you thinking. Thinking about different ways to train, not necessarily using machines, but using your entire body with each exercise. We talked about the changes exercise science has brought about and the...

So you have to start an exercise program. What are you going to do? How are you going to exercise? Well the type of exercise you do largely depends on you. What do you like doing? What do you hate doing? Do you have to pay membership fees? Do you nee...

The 'Rule Of 3' Meets Pareto's '80/20'--And You Get Fit Faster As A Result! Everybody likes simple lists. Everybody likes Rules Of Thumb. And as far as I can tell, everyone wants tighter abs and more energy. So, naturally, we all look for the "best" ...

1. That copy of Stuff Magazine in your boyfriend's bathroom showing Winnie Cooper in her underwear. So your man enjoys gazing at scantily-clad women. Wouldn't you feel better about this if you knew for certain that you were one of them? Don't let Ke...

More than two thousand years ago, Hippocrates, the Greek physician and father of medicine, said, "A wise man ought to realize that health is the most valuable possession." We are obliged to Hippocrates' and others from the past for reminding us that ...

Firstly, You'll get fitter. Walking one of the most common cardiovascular exercises, requiring only thirty minutes three times a week to obtain a good level of cardiovascular fitness. Numerous studies have shown that walking regularly can result in a...

Mistake #1: Overstriding Walking the right way can give you better health, fitness, and attitude. It can help you walk faster and more smoothly. Walking the incorrect way can lead to wasted effort or even injury. Overstriding - When walkers try to ...

The alarm goes off at 5:30am. You drag yourself out of bed, change into your workout clothes and drive to the gym. Once at the gym, you stretch briefly before beginning your workout routine. Less than twenty minutes into the workout, your thoughts a...

First things first: Many exercise programs say you should talk to your doctor before starting. Certain people with certain medical conditions may want to check with their doctors before becoming physically active, but most people can start out puttin...

Squat, if it can be done without discomfort, is a great exercise for people suffering from hip, knee and back arthritis. It doesn't do anything to the actual arthritis, but will help to maintain physical fitness and functionality. Proper function of ...

When you first start exercising finding the right clothes to wear is important for both comfort and safety. Should you wear the latest Nike joggers or are sandals ok? Should you wear lycra or track pants? Fashion may be important to some but the most...

High Blood Pressure - Exercise - Risk of Death Here's the simple truth - if you have high blood pressure then regular exercise will significantly prolong your life. Moderate exercise is a critically important part of maintaining good health. People w...

A swimming workout can be a new and refreshing way to get or stay in shape. Swimming is a full body aerobic sport that tones muscles, improves strength and flexibility, increases circulation, controls weight and enhances body contours. Swimming work...

Developing solid workout motivation, the kind which keeps you positive, disciplined and determined, is a result of doing specific internal and external things. Yes, things which keep you hungry for more, and thoroughly fulfilled each workout you pe...