The Great World Race & the Remarkable 7-Day Journey of Ellen Hunter Gans
The waiver for Antarctica was not especially comforting. In fact, according to Ellen Hunter Gans, it essentially boiled down to a simple message: if something goes wrong on the frozen continent, you're on your own. For many people, such a warning would serve as a compelling reason to stay home. For Gans, a lifelong traveler, writer, mother, and increasingly ambitious…
10-Minute Mobility Routine for Desk Workers
Build a mobility routine for desk workers that eases stiffness, supports posture, and fits real workdays without turning breaks into workouts at your desk.
Why This Exercise Deserves a Spot in Your Workout
The Dumbbell Lateral Lunge Most people train in straight lines. We squat up and down, lunge forward, walk forward, run forward, and for a lot of us, lean forward at a desk during our work day. But everyday life—and most sports—require us to move through multiple planes of movement. That’s why I’m a big fan of the dumbbell lateral lunge.…
Staying Fit Through the Decades
Staying Fit Through the Decades: A Guide to Fitness for Adults by William J. Smith, MS, MEPD, CSCS For most people, aerobic or cardiovascular exercise tends to be the most approachable and convenient choice in their fitness program. However, exercises that emphasize stability, flexibility, movement/coordination, and proper postural alignment tend to be lower on the list. As we age, our…
Work All of Your Ab Muscles with this Bicycle Crunch Video
WATCH this video presentation on the proper technique for performing the Bicycle Ab Crunch to work your entire abdominal wall from the authors of The Body Sculpting Bible for Men and The Body Sculpting Bible for Women, Hugo Rivera and James Villepigue. HUGO RIVERA is an ISSA Certified Personal Trainer, engineer and international best selling fitness author with…
Former Navy SEAL Stew Smith Shares Tips to Avoid Muscle Cramps when Running
Watch this excellent video by former Navy SEAL and fitness book author Stew Smith, to learn tips to prevent muscle cramps when running. STEWART SMITH, USN, is a graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy, a former Navy SEAL, and author of several fitness books including The Complete Guide to Navy SEAL Fitness, The Special Ops Workout, Maximum Fitness, and…
Mastering Basic Kettlebell Moves
For the most part, the fitness industry has taught people to sub-divide and train their muscles separately. Most traditional weight training workouts that use dumbbells and free weights zone in on just one or two specific muscles at a time. Kettlebells trainers and supporters are revolutionizing that way of thinking and training by promoting the use of three-dimensional movements…
Get the Best Body Possible with This Video from the Authors of the Body Sculpting Bible Series
WATCH this video presentation by the authors of The Body Sculpting Bible for Men and The Body Sculpting Bible for Women, Hugo Rivera and James Villepigue, to hear what they have to say about the importance of rest and recovery in your workout routines and how to get the best body possible. HUGO RIVERA is an ISSA Certified…
Get Ripped and See Those Washboard Abs
Washboard Abs, Six Pack Abs - Are They Possible? by Stew Smith Yes, we all have six packs / eight packs even. They are just usually covered by a layer of fat. Having a flat stomach or washboard abs is not just accomplished by working out daily, it has to become an all-encompassing lifestyle. The key components are healthy…
Body Sculpting Bible Workouts Explained by Authors Hugo Rivera and James Villepigue
WATCH this video presentation by the authors of The Body Sculpting Bible for Men and The Body Sculpting Bible for Women, Hugo Rivera and James Villepigue, to learn more about the workouts and strategies behind the successful Body Sculpting Bible series. HUGO RIVERA is an ISSA Certified Personal Trainer, engineer and international best selling fitness author with…
Sculpt Your Glutes and Hamstrings with this Stiff-Legged Deadlift Video
WATCH this video presentation on the proper technique for performing the Stiff-Legged Deadift to work your glutes and hamstrings from the authors of The Body Sculpting Bible for Men and The Body Sculpting Bible for Women, Hugo Rivera and James Villepigue. HUGO RIVERA is an ISSA Certified Personal Trainer, engineer and international best selling fitness author with over 20…
