Types Of Exercise Programs

Working with a personal trainer helps you design workouts that you like and will keep doing.  They also provide you with feedback on form, so that you know you’re doing the exercises correctly and will be much less likely to injure yourself.... Full Answer

A revealing study from Duke University evaluated the effects of varying amounts and intensities of exercise in sedentary overweight men and women. Duke researchers found that in study participants who did not exercise, visceral fat rapidly accumulated... Full Answer

Zumba is incredibly popular right now, because it's fun, energetic, loud and readily available. I think it is a great way to increase strength, cardiopulmonary endurance and health. It tends to be low-risk for injuries as well. Insanity is a... Full Answer

Fast twitch muscle fibers, also known as type II muscle fibers, are generally associated with high intensity, short bouts of physical activity. They generally contain fewer capillaries and mitochondria, which means less blood and oxygen is delivered to... Full Answer

The question that comes to mind is why are you stretching your upper back? The vast majority of patients I see have muscle imbalances in which the muscles in the chest are tight, with shoulders rounded forward, and the upper back muscles are weak and... Full Answer

Stretching should be performed a minimum of three days a week for 5-10 minutes at a time. For maximum effectiveness you can stretch 5-7 days per week. Perform 1-2 sets per muscle group. Focus on muscles that are particularly tight. Muscles that are most... Full Answer

Think in terms of using your own body weight. Push ups target the upper body, but you also use your core, hips and legs to stabilize the position. Lunges target your hips, thighs and glutes but also use the postural muscles of the truck to hold the upper... Full Answer

Achieving slim thighs takes exercise, but that exercise can be fun. In this video, Dr. Oz shows viewers how to dance their way to thinner thighs. Full Answer

Dumbbell lunge curl and press is a great exercise to work the lower body, core (abs/low back) and upper bodyPerform 2-3 sets of 10-12 reps (5-6 with each leg)Tips:1. Go slow2. Keep your feet straight3. Keep your knees aligned with your second toe4. keep... Full Answer

P90x is a great program; we have a lot of family members, friends, and patients who have had success with it. However it is fairly intense exercise and if you are not used to it, you can suffer from pretty severe muscle soreness and potential injury in... Full Answer